Court Remands Sowore In Prison
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday ordered the remand of Omoyele Sowore, the presidential candidate of African Action Congress (AAC), in Kuje Correctional Centre. Justice Mohammed Umar, in a short ruling, ordered Sowore to be kept in the…
Trump Ends HIV Funding for South Africa Over Violence, Land Reform Concerns
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has announced the termination of South Africa’s participation in the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), citing concerns over the treatment of white South Africans, land reform policies, and what Washington describes…
Far-right de la Espriella elected Colombia president
Far-right millionaire Abelardo de la Espriella, who was endorsed by United States President Donald Trump, has won Colombia’s presidential election, according to preliminary results. De la Espriella, 47, achieved a narrow victory against his left-wing challenger, Senator Ivan Cepeda, who…
Former Delta Governor Okowa visits EFCC office amid corruption probe
The former governor is being investigated over the alleged diversion of funds accruing to Delta State from the 13 per cent derivation allocation from the Federation Account between 2015 and 2023, when he served as governor. Former Delta State Governor…
Calling Bandits Terrorists Hinders Negotiations, Says Gumi
Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has criticised the Federal Government’s classification of bandits as terrorists, warning that the move could escalate insecurity and eliminate opportunities for dialogue with the groups. Gumi made the remarks in a viral video in which…
South Africa on High Alert Ahead of June 30 Anti-Immigration Protests
South African authorities are on high alert as the June 30 deadline set by some anti-immigration groups for undocumented migrants to leave the country draws near. Acting Minister of Police, Firoz Cachalia, recently met with Defence Minister Angie Motshekga to…
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Resigns After Less Than Two Years in Office
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his resignation after serving less than two years in office. Starmer became Prime Minister on July 5, 2024, following a landslide victory by the Labour Party in the UK general election. In a…
INEC Declares Biodun Oyebanji Winner of Ekiti State Governorship Election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Governor Biodun Oyebanji the winner of the Ekiti State governorship election held on Saturday, June 20. The Returning Officer for the election, Professor Adenike Oladiji, announced the results at about 3:13 a.m….
2027 presidential poll: Group petitions INEC over Tinubu’s eligibility, demands certificate probe
A fresh petition before the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has sought to reopen an investigation into the educational qualifications President Bola Tinubu used to secure clearance to contest the 2023 presidential election. The petition, dated June 19, was filed…
Meet Bassim Haidar, the billionaire behind Nigeria’s airtime lending empire
For millions of Nigerians, borrowing airtime or data when their balance runs low has become a normal part of daily life. Behind this massive business is billionaire entrepreneur Bassim Haidar, the founder of Optasia, a global technology company that has…