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Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, Nigeria, has barred Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from holding the coming national convention over alleged violations of the 1999 Constitution, the Electoral Act 2022, and the party’s own internal constitution. The opposition party has scheduled its national convention for 15-16 of November, 2025 at Ibadan, Oyo […]
Continue ReadingUnited States President, Donald Trump, has declared Nigeria as a ‘country of particular concern’ in response to allegations of a Christian genocide in the country. Trump announced his decision in a Truth Social post on Friday, which was shared on the White House’s X handle. According to a publication by the Family Research Council in […]
Continue ReadingOmoyele Sowore, the controversial activist and owner of Sahara Reporters, recently stated in a Channels TV interview with Seun Akinbaloye that Tinubu is “in complete control” of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, coalition…and that “all” of the main ADC politicians are secretly working for Tinubu behind the scenes. This is an explosive claim; and the possibility that […]
Continue ReadingNigeria’s Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, has sacked Rep Abubakar Gummi, for defecting from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Gummi, represents Gummi/Bukkuyum Federal Constituency of Zamfara in the House of Representatives, In his judgment, restrained the Speaker, House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, from further recognising Gummi as member […]
Continue ReadingFollowing their confirmation by the Nigerian Senate, President Bola Tinubu on Thursday formally decorated Nigeria’s new service chiefs at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The ceremony, which began shortly after 2pm, saw Tinubu joined by Vice President Kashim Shettima and the officers’ spouses, each in their respective service uniforms, as they pinned […]
Continue ReadingOpposition leaders in Cameroon Tuesday contested the official results of the Oct. 12 presidential election after the country’s top court declared the world’s oldest leader Paul Biya winner as protests continued across the country. Citizens began protesting in mid-October after opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary claimed victory as the official results were still being tallied. Since then, security forces […]
Continue ReadingAs military investigators continue probing the foiled coup plot against President Bola Tinubu’s administration, Premium Times reports that it has exclusively obtained details of the identities of 16 of the top military officers allegedly involved in the failed attempt. Sources with details of the ongoing investigations earlier told the medium that 14 of the 16 […]
Continue ReadingFollowing the adoption of ‘a motion of urgent public importance’ moved by Hon Amobi Ogah, the House of Representatives resolved last week to investigate the ‘$460 million’ Chinese loan secured by the President Goodluck Jonathan administration to procure and install Closed-Circuit Televisions (ICCTV) cameras in strategic locations within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. This […]
Continue ReadingProtests have escalated in major cities across Tanzania as opposition supporters denounce Wednesday’s presidential and parliamentary elections as a sham, the BBC reported on Thursday. Hundreds of demonstrators also crossed into Kenyan territory, barricading roads, lighting bonfires, and tearing down posters of President Samia Hassan along the way. Kenyan police said two people died after […]
Continue ReadingNigerian pastor who is also a legal practitioner, Aka-Bashorun Olawale Akanni, was on Wednesday re-arraigned before Justice Hakeem Oshodi of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja for alleged indecent treatment of a 14-year-old girl. The charge alleged that the defendant, a lawyer who also serves as a pastor with the Redeemed Christian Church […]
Continue ReadingUS government has broad discretion to revoke visas if a holder is found to have violated any conditions. Common reasons for visa revocation include: 1. Criminal Activity Arrests, charges, or convictions for certain crimes can lead to immediate visa revocation. Even minor offences like DUI arrests have triggered cancellations in some cases, especially when the […]
Continue ReadingSome reports emanating from Nigeria succinctly tell a story of how the multi-level dysfunction that affects the country can converge on individuals. Figures are one thing, but stories give flesh to the bare bones of statistics. According to recent reports, a pregnant woman in Rivers State had unfortunately died about a year ago while having […]
Continue ReadingAfter the backlash for granting a bogus presidential pardon to 175 convicts, and the review that followed, President Bola Tinubu has now signed three legal instruments granting clemency, commutation of sentences, and presidential pardons to a total of 34 individuals, in the exercise of his constitutional powers under Section 175 (1) and (2) of the […]
Continue ReadingDue to the backlash from Nigerians for granting a presidential pardon to Maryam Sanda, who was convicted and sentenced to death in 2020 for killing Bilyaminu Bello, her husband, President Bola Tinubu has now reversed the absolute presidential pardon earlier granted to her. In a new directive contained in an official gazette released on Wednesday […]
Continue ReadingTo hold others to account, EFCC must be accountable. In October 2023, a remarkable event occurred in the Nigerian National Assembly (NASS). It was a citizen presenting the most eloquent testimony against corruption to the Senate. “Let the fight against corruption begin from this hallowed chamber,” he advocated. His identity: Ola Olukoyede. He got his confirmation, detonating a […]
Continue ReadingNigeria’s military investigators probing an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu are reportedly grilling a Managing Director (MD) of a Federal Government agency in the South South region of Nigeria, according to Punch. Two intelligence officers confirmed that the MD was arrested for allegedly transferring a huge sum of money to a former Minister […]
Continue ReadingNigeria’s Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, has on Tuesday, dismissed the no-case submission filed by suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, and his two brothers in the criminal case instituted against them by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). Kyari, alongside his brothers, Mohammed and Ali, is being prosecuted by the NDLEA […]
Continue ReadingGoogle Mail simply called Gmail users have been warned about a data breach as more than 183 million passwords have reportedly been stolen. Users have been urged to check their accounts and change their passwords as soon as possible. Troy Hunt, an Australian cyber expert, has revealed that major email providers have been compromised in […]
Continue ReadingPlaywright and Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, on Tuesday announced that the United States of America (USA) has revoked his visa, making his entry into the country impossible for now. The author disclosed this during a media parley held at Kongi’s Harvest Gallery, Freedom Park, Lagos Island, saying he was unaware of any wrongdoing that […]
Continue ReadingNigerian Senator, lawyer, and billionaire businessman, Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District at the national assembly, has sparked fresh debate on marriage following his candid remarks during an interview on Channels Television. The Senator, known for his openly polygamous lifestyle, stated that he strongly believes “every man should marry more than one wife.” Ned […]
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