2027: Adopt real-time results upload or face protests – RNA tells Senate
The Rescue Nigeria Alliance (RNA) has warned the Senate to restore compulsory real-time electronic transmission of election results ahead of the 2027 general elections. The group said removing the provision from the amended Electoral Act could weaken transparency and damage public trust in Nigeria’s electoral system. According to the organisation, transparent elections are vital for […]
Doctor Calls for Fresh Probe Into Jeffrey Epstein’s Death, Disputes Suicide Ruling
A prominent forensic pathologist has publicly challenged the official ruling on the death of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, claiming the disgraced financier was likely strangled rather than hanged in his New York jail cell. Dr. Michael Baden, who observed Epstein’s autopsy in August 2019, is urging authorities to reopen the investigation—nearly seven years after […]
Court Dismisses Application Seeking Tunji-ojo’s NYSC Record
A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed an application seeking to compel the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to release details of the discharge certificate of the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. The request was brought before the court under the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act. Delivering the ruling, Justice Joyce Abdulmalik held that […]
President Trump Orders USS Gerald R. Ford Strike Group to Middle East, Expanding U.S. Naval Presence Amid Iran Nuclear Talks
U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered the redeployment of the USS Gerald R. Ford, the U.S. Navy’s largest aircraft carrier, from the Caribbean Sea to the Middle East in a significant escalation of military posture amid ongoing nuclear negotiations with Iran. The carrier will join the USS Abraham Lincoln and accompanying warships already operating in […]
2027: INEC reacts as Atiku, others kick against general election dates
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has responded to concerns raised over the scheduled dates for the 2027 general elections. The commission recently announced that presidential and National Assembly elections will hold on February 20, 2027, while governorship and state assembly elections are set for March 6, 2027. Party primaries are expected to take place […]
Ebonyi community petitions Nwifuru, others over alleged demolition of ancestral homes
Tension is growing in Isiophumini Ishieke, Mbeke Autonomous Community in Ebonyi Local Government Area, as residents protest the alleged demolition of homes and market stalls. The community has petitioned Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru and other authorities over actions reportedly linked to Senator Onyekachi Nwebonyi. The dispute centres on the proposed remodelling of the Nwori Isiophumini […]
Zamfara APC condemns vandalism of Tinubu’s billboards
The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned the reported destruction of billboards displaying images of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Gusau. The party described the act as troubling and warned that such incidents could increase political tension in the state. In a statement issued by the party’s Publicity Secretary, Yusuf […]
El-Rufai denies involvement in Dadiyata’s abduction
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has denied any involvement in the abduction of Nigerian social media critic Abubakar Idris, popularly known as Dadiyata. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time, he stated that he had no prior knowledge of the activist before news of his disappearance surfaced. El-Rufai explained that he only […]
EPL: Didi Hamann names team to stop Arsenal from winning quadruple this season
Former Liverpool midfielder Didi Hamann has predicted that Bayern Munich could be the team to stop Arsenal from winning four trophies this season. He believes the German giants have what it takes to eliminate the Gunners when both sides meet in the UEFA Champions League knockout stage. Arsenal are currently competing on multiple fronts, including […]
Frequent death of patients in emergency situations sparks concern among Nigerians
Growing reports of patients dying during emergency situations have triggered serious concern across Nigeria. Many citizens allege that delays in treatment, poor response systems, and hospital negligence are contributing to avoidable deaths. What once seemed like isolated incidents has now developed into a nationwide debate about the state of the country’s healthcare system. Medical experts […]