Revocation of my US visa won’t deter me —Soyinka
Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has disclosed that the United States government has revoked his B1/B2 visa. He described this as an “unexplained witch-hunt,” which he believes may be connected to his long-standing criticism of US President Donald Trump. At a press briefing titled ‘Unending saga: Idi Amin in whiteface!’ held at Kongi’s Harvest Gallery, […]
APGA defends Soludo’s N1m reward scheme, denies vote-buying ahead of Anambra guber poll
The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has defended Anambra State governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, following backlash over his recent announcement of a cash reward scheme for party wards ahead of the November 8 governorship election. Governor Soludo, who is also the APGA candidate in the upcoming election, had during a campaign rally in Umunze, Orumba […]
Obasanjo, family honour late Stella at 20th memorial service in Abeokuta
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, alongside his family members, friends, and associates, gathered in Abeokuta on Saturday to commemorate the 20th memorial service of his late wife and former First Lady, Stella Obasanjo. The thanksgiving service, which took place at the Chapel of Christ the Glorious King, within the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL), was marked […]
Obasanjo reveals why he rejected El-Rufai as his successor
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has disclosed why he turned down a suggestion to make former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, his successor, saying the ex-minister “needed to mature” before assuming such a high office. Obasanjo made the revelation in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, during a leadership symposium where former Minister of Aviation, […]
Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyers withdraw from terrorism case
Former Attorney-General of the Federation and lead counsel to the detained IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, Kanu Agabi (SAN), has officially withdrawn from the ongoing terrorism trial at the Federal High Court in Abuja. During Thursday’s court session, Agabi informed Justice James Omotosho that Kanu had opted to personally handle his own defence, indicating that the […]
Tinubu swears in Amupitan as INEC chair, urges him to uphold electoral credibility
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday swore in Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan as the new chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), marking the formal start of his tenure as the nation’s chief electoral officer. The ceremony took place at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa in Abuja, shortly before the commencement of […]
#FreeNnamdiKanu protest: Police confirm arrest of Nnamdi Kanu’s brother, lawyer, and others in Abuja
Security operatives clashed with protesters in Abuja on Monday during a demonstration calling for the release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. The protest, which began peacefully at Unity Fountain, quickly descended into chaos as police fired tear gas and made multiple arrests. Among those detained were Emmanuel […]
Tear gas, gunshots as security operatives disrupt #FreeNnamdiKanu protest in Abuja
Tension gripped Abuja on Monday as security operatives fired tear gas and shots into the air to disperse protesters demanding the release of the detained Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu. The demonstration, tagged #FreeNnamdiKanuNow, was led by rights activist Omoyele Sowore and coincided with the fifth anniversary of the #EndSARS movement. Protesters […]
PDP in turmoil as Bayelsa Governor Douye Diri quits party
The crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) deepened on Wednesday as Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, announced his resignation from the opposition party, joining a growing list of governors and lawmakers abandoning the platform ahead of the 2027 general elections. Governor Diri announced this during the weekly State Executive Council meeting held inside […]
‘APC is platform with greater capacity’ Enugu gov says as he dumps PDP for APC
Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has officially ended his long-standing affiliation with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and joined the All Progressives Congress (APC), confirming weeks of heightened speculation over his political future. Mbah announced the switch on Tuesday during a press conference held in Enugu, which was also broadcast across the state. Flanked by […]