Nkeiruka Onyejeocha resigns as minister of state for labour — third to quit after Tinubu’s directive
Nkeiruka Onyejeocha resigns as minister of state for labour — third to quit after Tinubu’s directive Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, minister of state for labour and employment, has resigned from her position. Onyejeocha announced her resignation on Friday in a letter…
‘You are not the court’ — ADC fires back at INEC chairman over congress warning
‘You are not the court’ — ADC fires back at INEC chairman over congress warning The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised Joash Amupitan, chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), over his comments on the party’s planned congresses…
Former Germany boss Joachim Low dismisses Black Stars links
Former Germany head coach Joachim Low has brushed off talks of replacing Otto Addo as Black Stars boss claiming there’s been no contact. There were widespread reports of the 2014 World Cup-winning coach being contacted by the Ghana Football Association…
INEC Begins Nationwide Voter Revalidation April 13
The Independent National Electoral Commission has announced that it will begin a nationwide voter revalidation exercise on April 13, 2026, in what it describes as a critical step to clean up Nigeria’s voter register and safeguard the integrity of future…
US arrests relatives of slain Iranian general Qassem Soleimani
The niece and grand-niece of the deceased commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps, Gen Qasem Soleimani, have been arrested, the US state department has said. Hamideh Soleimani Afshar and her daughter’s lawful US permanent resident status was revoked by…
Indonesia condemns attacks on peacekeepers, urges UN action
Indonesia condemns attacks on peacekeepers, urges UN action Indonesian soldier Farizal Rhomadhon, a United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon personnel who was killed in an artillery attack in Lebanon, is comforted a day after his death at her home in…
Widows in Jos Protest Killings, Reject Tinubu Ahead of 2027 Elections
A group of widows in Jos have staged a protest over the continued wave of violence in Plateau State, vowing not to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. The women, who lost their husbands and relatives…
Ebonyi monarch shot dead in his palace
Unknown Gunmen have killed the traditional ruler of Ishinkwor community, Onicha Local Government Area, Ebonyi State, HRH Jesophat Ikegwu. The incident occurred on Wednesday night in his palace. Sources in the community told News Express that the gunmen invaded…
14-year-old Nigerian shot dead in UK
A 14-year-old British-Nigerian, Eghosa Ogbebor, has been shot dead in the Woolwich area of London, with three teenagers arrested in connection with the incident. London Metropolitan Police confirmed the killing in a statement issued on Friday, noting that officers were…
Burkina Faso must ‘forget’ about democracy, military leader says
Democracy “kills” and the people of Burkina Faso must “forget” it, the country’s military ruler has said in an interview aired on state television.Capt Ibrahim Traoré, who seized power in a coup three years ago, suggested most Africans do not…