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of the Federation and lead counsel to the detained IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, Kanu Agabi (SAN), has officially withdrawn from the ongoing terrorism trial at the Federal High Court in Abuja.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 […]
FG says all ASUU demands met, insists strike unnecessary
The Federal Government has maintained that there is no justification for the ongoing two-week warning strike declared by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), insisting that all the union’s demands have been addressed. Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, made this known on Monday during an interview on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief, where […]
Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan returns to Senate after six-month suspension
The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday resumed plenary after a 10-week recess, marking a full return to legislative business at the National Assembly complex in Abuja. The session, presided over by Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin, proceeded smoothly despite the absence of Senate President Godswill Akpabio. One of the most notable highlights of the day was […]
Boycode Africa: I spent four years studying computer science without owning a gadget —Stellar boss
The founder of The Stellar Initiative and lead consultant at Rivil Consult, Precious Eniayekan, has revealed that she spent four years studying computer science at the university and graduated without owning a gadget, which cost her a great deal. Eniayekan recently stated this on LinkedIn through a post in which she confessed that she […]