Rapper Poorstacy dies at 26
Rapper Poorstacy has died at the age of 26. The entertainer’s death was confirmed by the Palm Beach County Medical Examiner on Saturday, Nov. 29, TMZ reported, citing the Boca Raton Police Department. Additional details have not been revealed, and…
Cameroon opposition firebrand dies in detention aged 74
Left-wing Cameroonian opposition figure Anicet Ekane has died in detention, five weeks after he was arrested, his lawyers and party have announced. Ekane, 74, was among the leaders of an opposition coalition who endorsed Issa Tchiroma Bakary in October’s presidential…
PDP Issues Certificates Of Expulsion To Wike, Fayose, Anyanwu, Bature, Others
The Peoples Democeatic Party (PDP) has issued a certificate of expulsion to the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, former governor of Ekiti state, Ayodele Fayose, the former National Secretary of the party, Samuel Anyanwu for anti-party activities….
Defence Minister Nominee Musa to be Screened Wednesday, Senate Confirms
The Senate has announced that it will on Wednesday screen the immediate past Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, as the new Minister of Defence, describing the process as part of its ongoing response to the country’s security challenges….
Lagos Government to Phase Out ‘Korope’ Minibuses from Major Highways
The Lagos State Government has announced plans to phase out small commercial buses, widely known as korope, from major highways as it accelerates efforts to modernise public transportation under the Lagos Strategic Transport Master Plan. The move is part of…
Nigeria offers protection to Guinea-Bissau opposition candidate Dias
Nigeria has offered Guinea-Bissau’s opposition presidential candidate Fernando Dias protection at its embassy in the capital Bissau following a military coup, the Nigerian foreign ministry said on Monday. The offer came as leaders from the Economic Community of West African…
BREAKING: Minister of Defence Resigns
Nigeria’s defence minister, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has resigned his appointment, with immediate effect. In a letter dated December 1, sent to President Bola Tinubu, Abubakar said he was quitting on health grounds. President Tinubu has accepted the resignation…
Governor Adeleke resigns from PDP
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has resigned his membership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) since November 4th, 2025, his Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, disclosed in a statement issued yesterday night, December 1, 2025. He attached the governor’s letter…
Northern Governors Hold Emergency Meeting in Kaduna to Address Rising Insecurity
Northern Governors is currently holding an emergency meeting in Kaduna to address rising insecurity. It was gathered that Governors of the 19 Northern states are convening in Kaduna to address the escalating wave of kidnapping, banditry, and other security challenges…
Russia approves plan for new diplomatic mission in East African country
The move signals Russia’s intensifying diplomatic engagement across Africa. For many African governments, particularly smaller states like the Comoros, establishing formal relations with Russia offers a way to diversify international partnerships beyond traditional Western powers. Russian officials emphasise non-interference,…