Leaders of indigenous peoples from 12 Commonwealth countries have signed a letter calling on King Charles III of the United Kingdom to apologise for the “horrific impacts” of colonisation and to launch a compensation mechanism for indigenous peoples. The letter, … Continue reading Aboriginal leaders call on King Charles III to apologize and compensate for colonisation
Armed security operatives with an intimidating demeanor were witnessed chasing away journalists who had arrived to cover the process of collating results for the supplementary governorship election in Adamawa State. The journalists, who had arrived at the collation center around … Continue reading JUST IN: INEC prevents journalists from covering the collation of Adamawa governorship rerun results
During a visit to the port city of Wakayama, Japanese Prime Minister, Fumio Kishida, was abruptly interrupted when a sudden explosion occurred during his speech. A suspect from the crowd was believed to have hurled a “smoke bomb” that caused … Continue reading Japanese Prime Minister Kishida narrowly avoids ‘smoke bomb’ attack ahead of upcoming election
The Igbo Indigenes Without Border, a socio-cultural organization with members worldwide, including China, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America, has appealed to President-elect Bola Tinubu to intervene in the case of former Deputy President of the Senate, … Continue reading Group appeals to President-elect, Tinubu and National Assembly to intervene in Ekweremadu’s case
All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun state has accused Governor Ademola Adeleke of terminating the appointments of principal officers of the University of Ilesa made by his predecessor, Adegboyega Oyetola. Adeleke’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, announced the appointment of Prof. Taiwo … Continue reading APC in Osun state accuses Adeleke of terminating Oyetola’s university appointments
Three opposition parties in Congo-Brazzaville have formed an alliance ahead of the upcoming elections, as veteran leader Denis Sassou Nguesso eyes a potential candidacy. The “Alliance for Democratic Change in 2026,” announced on Thursday, includes grassroots-supported parties without legislative seats, … Continue reading Opposition parties in Congo-Brazzaville unite in alliance for upcoming elections
Operatives of Dragon 18 & 29 arrested a 24-year-old passenger, Joseph Vincent, during a routine stop-and-search duty in Delta State, Nigeria. Two locally fabricated pistols were recovered from him as he attempted to escape after jumping down from a tricycle … Continue reading Delta police arrest 24-year-old passenger with two pistols during routine stop-and-search
The Government of the United Kingdom (UK) has issued a formal apology to Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigerian Labour Party in the recently concluded 2023 elections, for his wrongful detention and mistreatment at Heathrow Airport in London … Continue reading UK Government apologizes to Peter Obi over illegal detention
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has given assurance to the residents of Sokoto State that the forthcoming National Assembly supplementary election will be conducted in a free, fair, and credible manner. During a stakeholders meeting held at the party … Continue reading INEC assures credible supplementary election in Sokoto State
The spokesperson of the Atiku/Okowa Presidential Campaign Council, Dino Melaye, has accused the governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, of pushing the southern presidency agenda because he was not chosen as the running mate to Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate … Continue reading Wike Called Me ’19 Times In Two Hours’, Begging To Be Atiku’s Running Mate – Dino Melaye Alleges
Presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP), Mr Peter Obi, was allegedly detained by UK immigration officials upon landing at Heathrow Airport on Friday. Prof Chinyere Okunna, a renowned Mass Communications scholar and Deputy Vice Chancellor of Paul University Awka, who … Continue reading Peter Obi detained by UK immigration officials in London for hours on allegations of impersonation. Read full story!
Chinwoke Mbadinuju, former governor of Anambra State, has passed away at the age of 78. The sad news was announced by his first son, Chetachi Mbadinuju, in a statement released on Tuesday. The former governor, who served between 1999 and … Continue reading Former Anambra Governor, Mbadinuju, is dead
Femi Adeshina, in a statement, has reiterated that President Muhammadu Buhari will leave Nigeria in a better state than when he assumed office in 2015, with improved security and a diversified economy. The President has been accused of nepotism and … Continue reading President Buhari is leaving Nigeria in a far better state than he found it, with improved security and a diversified economy – Femi Adeshina
Lamidi Apapa, the newly appointed acting National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), has addressed the recent criticism directed at him and clarified that he has not been sponsored by opponents to destroy the party. In an interview on Channels … Continue reading Obedient are acting out of ignorance – Labour Party acting chairman
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has issued a stern warning against anti-party activities in Kogi state, stating that perpetrators will face punitive measures, according to Kingsley Temitope Ogga, the ADC Chairman for Kogi State. Ogga expressed disappointment in the involvement … Continue reading Kogi state ADC chapter cautions against anti-party activities
APC lawmaker representing Gombe South in the National Assembly, Senator Bulus Amos, has been suspended by the ward executives of Bambam Ward of Balanga Local Government over alleged anti-party activities, as confirmed in a press statement by the party’s Publicity … Continue reading APC in Gombe state suspends Senator and Rep over alleged anti-party activities
Renowned Nobel laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka has issued a challenge to Labour Party’s Vice Presidential candidate, Datti Baba-Ahmed, for a one-on-one debate. This challenge comes in response to Baba-Ahmed’s recent statement that was criticized by Soyinka. Baba-Ahmed had made a … Continue reading Wole Soyinka challenges Datti to a one-on-one debate
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) made a significant announcement on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, replacing the suspended Chairman of the party, Senator Iyorchia Ayu, with the National Vice-Chairman (North), Umar Damagum, as the acting … Continue reading PDP appoints Damagum over Ayu as new acting chairman
On Thursday, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) suspended four members, including former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose, former Senate President Pius Anyim, Prof. Dennis Ityavyar, and Aslam Aliyu. The decision to suspend them, effective immediately, was made following a thorough … Continue reading PDP suspends Fayose and a few other party members
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