JUST IN: Edo Government gives reason for ‘assassination attempt’ on Peter Obi
Recall that the former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, escaped assassination attempt on Tuesday.Edo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Kassim Afegbua, says members of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, who were prevented from attending the party’s meeting may…
Hillary Clinton to testify in US House Epstein probe
Hillary Clinton sits during panel discussion at the 62nd Munich Security Conference. Democrats say the investigation is being weaponised to attack political opponents of Donald Trump Former US secretary of state Hillary Clinton is to testify behind closed doors before…
Saudi Arabia bans poultry, eggs from Nigeria, South Africa, UK, 37 others
Poultry and eggs from Nigeria and 39 other countries, including 10 other African countries, have been banned from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, while the Kingdom placed a partial ban on specific provinces and cities in 16 other countries. The…
Senegal PM proposes tougher anti-LGBT law, doubling prison terms
Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has introduced legislation that could double the maximum penalty for same-sex relations, making them punishable by up to 10 years in prison. The proposal was sent to parliament on Tuesday after cabinet approval last week,…
DRC replaces top officials at state mining company
THE Democratic Republic of Congo’s president has replaced the chairman and CEO of state-owned mining company Gecamines, which holds stakes in copper and cobalt mines operated by some of the world’s largest miners. President Felix Tshisekedi named Deogratias Ngele Masudi…
BREAKING: Sheikh Gumi’s Son Declares 2027 Political Ambition
Sheikh Gumi son 2027 political ambition Kaduna, Nigeria – Mubarak Ahmad-Gumi, son of prominent Islamic cleric Ahmad Gumi, has formally declared his intention to contest in the 2027 general elections, marking a new generational entry into Nigeria’s political arena. He…
Egbetokun Resigns as IG
Kayode Egbetokun has resigned from his position as inspector-general of police following a directive from President Bola Tinubu. Presidency sources told TheCable that Tinubu instructed Egbetokun to step down on Monday night. He subsequently submitted his resignation letter on Tuesday…
Obi, Odigie-Oyegun, ADC chieftains attacked in Edo, says Yunusa Tanko
Yunusa Tanko, national coordinator of the Obidient movement, says Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, and some chieftains of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) were attacked on Tuesday in Benin city, Edo state capital. In a…
Netanyahu Warns Iran Amid Rising US–Tehran Tension
Concerns over regional stability emerged on Monday as Benjamin Netanyahu declared that Israel is passing through what he described as complex and challenging days amid escalating strain between Washington and Tehran. Addressing lawmakers in parliament, the Israeli leader said his…
Hollywood actor Robert Carradine dies at 71
American actor Robert Carradine, known for his roles in ‘Lizzy McGuire,’ ‘The Long Riders,’ and ‘Revenge of the Nerds,’ has passed away at 71 following a two-decade struggle with bipolar disorder. Carradine died by suicide on Monday, February 23. His…