Ebonyi NDC crisis deepens as deputy chairman, others resign
The crisis in the Ebonyi State chapter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) worsened on Monday following the resignation of key party officials, including Deputy Chairman Comrade Okey Idenyi, Secretary Barr. Chinedu Adum, Welfare Officer, Mr Cyril Ajah, Youth Leader,…
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…
Jerry Gana Urges Atiku to Back Peter Obi for 2027 Presidency ‘For the Sake of Nigerians’
Elder statesman and founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Professor Jerry Gana, has stirred fresh debate over the 2027 presidential race after suggesting that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar should throw his full support behind former Labour Party…
Tinubu names new institution after General Shehu Musa Yar’Adua
Tinubu Renames Kaduna Institution After General Shehu Musa Yar’Adua President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has renamed the Institute of Petroleum Studies, Kaduna, in honour of the late General Shehu Musa Yar’Adua, as part of activities marking Democracy Day. The President announced…
Nobody Can Stop Me From Going Anywhere In Nigeria – Gumi
Prominent Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has responded to criticisms that followed his visit to Ibadan last year amid allegations that he was promoting northern Islamic ideologies in Oyo State. Gumi maintained that he has the constitutional right to travel…
Tinubu hails Kumuyi at 85, celebrates legacy of faith, service
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated the General Superintendent of Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor William Folorunso Kumuyi, on his 85th birthday, describing him as a remarkable servant of God whose life and ministry have impacted millions across Nigeria and…
Nearly 500 confirmed cases in Central Africa Ebola outbreak – WHO
Nearly 500 Ebola cases have now been confirmed in the deadly outbreak raging in central Africa, a WHO overview showed Saturday, amid mounting concern over the swelling scale of the epidemic. In its daily update on the situation, the World…
Soldier was found lifeless yesterday in southern Israel, IDF says; immigrated from Canada to serve
A soldier was found lifeless yesterday morning in southern Israel, the IDF announces. The Tzofim Garin Tzabar program, which assists young immigrants to draft to the IDF, identifies the soldier as Cpl. Benjamin Vais, 19, a lone soldier from Canada…
LAWMA urges waste reduction, sorting as rainfall pressures Lagos disposal facilities
LAWMA urges waste reduction, sorting as rainfall pressures Lagos disposal facilities The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has called on residents to embrace waste reduction, sorting, and responsible disposal practices as disposal facilities across Lagos State come under increasing operational…