As Nigerians mark Democracy Day, ActionAid Nigeria has raised concerns over what it describes as the country’s failure to fully realize the democratic ideals symbolized […]
Year: 2026
Democracy Day: Kaduna governor frees 97 inmates, gives cash grants
Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, on Friday granted clemency to 97 inmates at the Kaduna Correctional Centre as part of activities marking the 2026 […]
“Elections are rigged because Nigerians want it” – Peter Obi speaks on 2027 polls
Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has shared his thoughts on why elections in Nigeria are often marred by allegations of rigging. Speaking during […]
Dickson Says Three-Hour Meeting With Peter Obi Resolved NDC Tensions, Urges Members To Stop Bickering
The National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Senator Seriake Dickson, has disclosed that he held a closed-door meeting with the party’s presidential candidate, […]
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin refuses to commit to following court orders
WASHINGTON — Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, under intense grilling at a Senate hearing Tuesday, refused to commit to abiding by federal court orders. Mullin also conceded […]
NNPC: If This Money Is Recovered, It’s Enough To Fix Our Hospital,Road – Femi Felana
Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, made the remark following the Senate’s decision to withdraw the call for the arrest of a former NNPC managing […]
Fashola: I Never Received Security Votes As Lagos Governor
Former Governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Fashola, on Friday said he did not receive security votes at any time during his eight-year tenure as the […]
Aspiration co-founder sentenced to 14 years for fraud
The co-founder of Aspiration, Joseph Sanberg, was sentenced to 14 years in prison on Monday after defrauding investors and lenders of over $248 million. The […]
EFCC Arrests Airport Security Officer, Two Others Over ₦4.4bn Gold Smuggling In Kano
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested an aviation security officer and two accomplices over an alleged attempt to smuggle gold bars worth about […]
L.A. Rep. Jimmy Gomez reportedly faces House investigation over sexual misconduct allegations
WASHINGTON — Democratic Rep. Jimmy Gomez of Los Angeles is reportedly under investigation by the House Ethics Committee over sexual misconduct allegations. The investigation came after the […]
Davido reacts after Reno Omokri calls him out over his advocacy for abducted Oyo schoolchildren at FIFA Concert
Nigerian music star Davido Adeleke has reacted after former presidential aide Reno Omokri criticised his advocacy for abducted schoolchildren and teachers from Oyo State during […]
Borno Reintegrates 3,740 Repentant Boko Haram Members, Touts Non-Kinetic Strategy
The Borno State Government has reintegrated no fewer than 3,740 repentant members of Boko Haram into their communities, in what officials described as a major […]
FIFA confirms Canada’s decision to block Partey from World Cup opener
FIFA clarified that the world football governing body had no role in the visa decision FIFA has confirmed that Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will be […]
UN labour organisation sets first global gig work standards
The International Labour Organization agreed on Friday to adopt the first binding employment standards for gig workers in sectors such as ride-hailing and food delivery, […]
Missing worker at high-security lab in New Mexico found dead in remote forest
Human remains discovered next to a handgun in a remote northern New Mexico forest were identified this week as those of a missing woman who […]
EU To Bar Airlines From Charging Parents To Sit With Children
Airlines will be barred from charging parents to get seats next to their children under an EU reform of passenger rights agreed on Friday that […]
Another terrorist group to dismantle your presidency coming, Primate Ayodele tells Tinubu
The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has warned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of another terrorist group building up against him and […]
New Nigeria Is Possible — Peter Obi Speaks After High-Level Political Meetings
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has disclosed that he held strategic meetings with key political figures on Democracy Day, June 12, as part […]
Ondo Bye-Election: INEC Trains Ad Hoc Staff, Charges Officials On Integrity Ahead June 20 Poll
The Independent National Electoral Commission on Friday commenced the training of presiding officers and assistant presiding officers across Ondo South Senatorial District, as preparations intensify […]
Pak Targets 18% Increase In Tax Revenue As Inflation Sparks Public Outcry
Pakistan’s government presented its annual budget on Friday, including plans to boost tax collection and defence spending, as citizens expressed weariness with surging inflation sparked […]