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Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, has said that the African Democratic Congress, ADC, risks political irrelevance if it fails to present former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, as its candidate ahead of the 2027 general election. Speaking during an exclusive interview on Arise Television, Fayose described Obi as the major political attraction within the […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has reaffirmed its commitment to delivering elections that are free, fair, credible, transparent and inclusive, as it intensifies institutional preparations towards the 2027 general election. The Chairman of the Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, said INEC is deliberately strengthening its leadership capacity, operational systems, and institutional coherence in response […]
A team of former governors, legislators and political appointees in Abia State, who served between 1999 and 2023, have indicated readiness to sue Governor Alex Otti for operating from his private residence in Nvosi, Isiala Ngwa South LGA. The decision to sue Otti was taken during the second meeting of the group, at the residence […]
The lawmaker representing Ado, Okpokwu and Ogbadibo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, has weighed in on the political crisis currently rocking Rivers State, saying the situation is manageable and not a cause for alarm. Agbese’s comments comes amid heightened political tension following the decision by the Rivers State House of Assembly […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Friday arraigned Kavlak Onal, an Austrian national, for allegedly failing to declare $800,575 and €651,505 at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos. Onal appeared before Justice Yellim Bogoro of the Federal High Court, Lagos, on a two-count charge. The first count alleged that Onal, on December […]
The Kaduna State government on Friday sealed 20 illegal Colleges of Health Sciences and private hospitals across the state. State Commissioner for Health, Umma Kaltum-Ahmed, said the exercise was part of ongoing efforts to ensure private health institutions complied with established rules and regulations. She explained that the move aimed to guarantee effective training of […]
A coalition of civil society organisations under the aegis of Human Rights Africa has lauded Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, for forgiving detractors including Kogi Central senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Akpabio recently withdrew a defamation suit against Natasha while also announcing that he has forgiven all his critics. Reacting to the development in a statement on Friday, […]
Former Arsenal midfielder, Matteo Guendouzi has completed his move to Fenerbahce from Lazio. Fenerbahce disclosed this in a post via the club’s official X account on Friday. Guendouzi, 26, signed a four-and-a-half-year deal at the Turkish giants. Meanwhile, in another development, Arsenal confirmed on Friday that Louie Copley has signed a new professional contract with […]
Popular Nigerian musician, Asake, has finally reconciled with his father, his daughter and baby mama. The reconciliation move came after he was called out online for abandoning them after he became rich and famous. Asake was heavily criticised earlier in 2025, after his baby mama, Adijat accused him of neglect despite standing by him when […]
Paul Ibe, former spokesperson to Atiku Abubakar, has urged unity among opposition supporters, emphasizing that political differences should not create enemies within. Speaking on recent developments on Friday, Ibe said that supporters of Atiku Abubakar and the Peter Obi-led “Obidient” movement share common goals and should not be pitted against each other. According to him, […]
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