The resignation of Kingsley Chinda ended weeks of speculation about his political future after he participated in the APC governorship primary in Rivers State without […]
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Police chief decries high rate of violation of widows’ rights in Anambra
“Some of the brothers and sisters in-laws only aim at inheriting their late brothers’ wives and property but don’t talk about how to maintain the […]
Oyo govt demolishes building linked to abduction of Adelabu’s sister, sons
Officials said the action formed part of ongoing efforts by the state government and security agencies to dismantle criminal hideouts and strengthen security across the […]
NASS Roundup: Party primaries, Oyo abduction, other top stories from the Senate
The Senate resumed plenary last Tuesday after a four-week break to enable the members to participate in their parties’ primaries. The Senate resumed plenary last […]
Lawyer alleges illegal detention, torture, N180,000 bail extortion by police
Mr Chude alleged widespread human rights abuses at the police Octopus Unit in Port Harcourt, including unlawful detention, torture, and extortion, while calling for urgent […]
Warri Ijaw, Urhobo groups accuse Tinubu of interfering in INEC delineation exercise
Ijaw-Urhobo group accuse President Tinubu of undermining a Supreme Court-backed electoral delineation exercise in Warri, raising fresh concerns over the independence of INEC and the […]
Karibi-George wins Miss World Nigeria 2026
With the victory, the 26-year-old Queen, from Port Harcourt, Rivers State, will represent Nigeria at the 73rd Miss World Festival scheduled to hold in Ho […]
NDPC, Meta launch initiative to strengthen data protection in Nigeria
The commission said the M-SIDP programme, which aims to foster safety and sustainability mechanisms for the ecosystem and technology, is structured around governance, research and […]
Court remands businesswoman for alleged human trafficking
The police said the victims escaped from their traffickers in Burkina Faso. A Chief Magistrate’s Court in Makurdi, Benue State, on Monday ordered the remand […]
Elections 2026: Is Zambia’s democratic success story beginning to fray?
There is a danger that Zambian voters see the August election outcome as shaped by legal manoeuvring rather than the ballot. Zambia is one of […]
Illegal Dumping: Lagos Waste agency condemns attack on enforcement officers
LAWMA described the attack as unacceptable and warned against attempts to obstruct the agency’s lawful activities. The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has condemned the […]
Tinubu vows to tackle insecurity, secure release of abducted persons
Mr Tinubu’s message was conveyed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, during the National Inter-Denominational Church Service held in Abuja […]
2027: Ebonyi commissioner resigns, rejoins PDP
Felix Igboke, who officially announced his defection on Sunday during a PDP gathering attended by party leaders, executives, and supporters in Isu, Onicha Local Government […]
ANALYSIS: ADC primaries expose fault lines in major opposition party
Parallel primaries, rigging allegations and factional disputes across several states raise questions about the party’s readiness for 2027 The African Democratic Congress (ADC), which has […]
Iyabo Obasanjo resigns from APC two months after losing governorship ticket
Ms Obasanjo, a former governorship aspirant on the APC platform, disclosed her exit from the party in a statement on Monday in Abeokuta, the Ogun […]
Ex-SSS boss rejects Katsina ADC primaries
Former SSS chief insists he remains in the governorship race, rejects reported consensus arrangement and says legal action remains an option if party guidelines are […]
Ghana evacuates 1,000 citizens from South Africa as xenophobic attacks increase
“We kept our promise. No Ghanaian has been abandoned in harm’s way,” Mr Ablakwa wrote. The Ghanaian government has evacuated about 1,000 of its citizens […]
Trump declares California mayoral election ‘crooked’ as GOP’s Spencer Pratt faces defeat
President Donald Trump has claimed the Los Angeles mayoral race is “crooked” and that Republican candidates in California are “being cheated,” without providing any evidence. […]
Troops arrest suspected terrorist informants in Niger
Troops of Operation Savannah Shield, a joint task force in North-central Nigeria, have arrested five suspected terrorist informants in separate operations in Niger State, recovering […]
As America turns 250, A growing number say the best days are over
As the United States gears up for its 250th anniversary celebrations, a new poll reveals a stark decline in Americans’ belief that their nation stands […]