Emergency rule: Fubara erroneously implicated in security issues – Report
A new report has revealed that Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State was wrongly accused of security issues that led to the declaration of a state of emergency in the state. On Tuesday night, President Bola Tinubu announced a state of emergency in Rivers State, citing a political crisis. He blamed Governor Fubara for demolishing […]
Cote d’Ivoire steps down from hosting U-20 AFCON
Côte d’Ivoire has decided not to host the 2025 U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The Ivorian Football Federation (FIF) confirmed this in an official statement. According to FIF President Yacine Idriss Diallo, the Ivorian government informed them about the decision through an official letter. However, no reason was given for the withdrawal. This sudden […]
Russia may be ‘dragging feet’ on achieving peace in Ukraine -Trump
Donald Trump believes Russia wants to end its war with Ukraine but may be taking its time. His comments came after Russia challenged parts of a deal made with the US. The US announced that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to stop using force in the Black Sea and ensure safe travel for ships. Ukraine […]
We are not under a dictatorship. A senator must be allowed to speak – Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe walks out of plenary after his motion to immortalise Humphrey Nwosu as architect of June 12 election was rejected
Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe walked out of the Senate on Wednesday after lawmakers rejected his motion to honour Humphrey Nwosu, the former chairman of the National Electoral Commission (NEC). Abaribe, who represents Abia South, led 15 other senators in pushing for the federal government to recognise Nwosu’s contributions to Nigeria’s democracy. He highlighted that Nwosu supervised […]
Senate passes bill for mandatory citizen registration
The Nigerian Senate has approved a bill that will make it compulsory for all citizens to register under a new national identity system. This move is part of efforts to improve Nigeria’s identity management and create a centralized database for all residents. The bill was passed on Wednesday, March 26, after a review by the […]
Bill to remove immunity enjoyed by VP, governors and their deputies scales second reading
A new bill that aims to take away the immunity enjoyed by Nigeria’s vice president, governors, and their deputies has passed a second reading in the House of Representatives. The bill, sponsored by Solomon Bob, a lawmaker from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) representing Rivers State, seeks to promote accountability in public office. Since Nigeria’s […]
Actress Lilian Afegbai calls out her friend for selling wedding aso ebi in dollars
Nigerian actress Lilian Afegbai has expressed her surprise and frustration after discovering that a friend was selling wedding aso ebi in dollars. In an Instagram post on Wednesday, she shared her shock when she saw that the fabric cost $1,200. Initially, she thought the price was in Naira, but after checking the details, she realized […]
2026 WCQ: Messi reacts to Argentina’s 4-1 victory over Brazil
Argentina secured a big 4-1 victory over Brazil in their 2026 World Cup qualifying match on Tuesday night. Despite not playing in the game, Argentina’s captain, Lionel Messi, shared his thoughts on the team’s impressive win. The match took place in Buenos Aires, where Argentina showed their strength against Brazil. Goals from Julián Álvarez, Enzo […]
Natasha To INEC: On The Recall Process, You Are Biased And Have Taken Sides
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central, has criticized the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for not dismissing a petition seeking her recall. She believes INEC’s response to the petition shows that the commission is taking sides instead of being neutral. On Tuesday, INEC confirmed receiving the petition, which reportedly includes signatures from more than […]
Yar’adua ordered me to step down for MKO Abiola – Atiku spills details of SDP primaries
Atiku Abubakar, a former presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has shared how his mentor, Shehu Musa Yar’Adua, instructed him to step down for MKO Abiola during the 1993 Social Democratic Party (SDP) primaries. Atiku made this revelation in an interview with Adesuwa Giwa-Osagie on Untold Stories. He explained that Yar’Adua, a respected […]