The former governor of Anambra State and current presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has taken Kenneth Okonkwo, a long-time loyalist and kinsman, to court. According to a lawsuit filed by Chief Alex Ejesieme, SAN, of Alex Ejesieme (SAN) & Co. (Madiba Chambers) on behalf of Peter Obi on June 9, 2026, … Read more
According to John Odigie-Oyegun, a prominent member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), the current pattern of political leaders resigning, defecting, or switching parties is an indication of systemic issues in Nigeria’s political system. On Sunday, while speaking in Benin, Edo State, the former governor questioned the dedication of the country’s political elite to national … Read more
The party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, is President Bola Tinubu’s main rival, according to ADC chieftain Dele Momodu, who made the statement on Monday. Atiku and President Tinubu will face off in the 2027 presidential election, according to Momodu, who emphasised that it is a titanic struggle. In an X post, Momodu demanded that the … Read more
Dele Momodu, a politician and publisher, has posted a campaign poster on social media depicting himself as Atiku Abubakar’s running mate in the upcoming 2027 presidential election. On Monday, Momodu shared the photo on Facebook with a message that he hoped would inspire a reorientation and rebuilding of the country. He said that President Bola … Read more
Trump, the president of the United States, has stated that 22% of Iran’s missile stock remains. In spite of a shaky truce, Iran fired dozens of missiles into regional neighbours last week, as Trump said in an interview airing on NBC News on Friday. “They are still capable. Along with drones, they have missiles. Approximately … Read more
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has been approached by a conglomeration of Akwa Ibom State-based civil society organisations, youth organisations, academics, and activists who are demanding complete transparency regarding gas flare penalties levied in the state since 2021. The AKEJA alliance also demanded that the transfer of gas flare penalty funds from the … Read more
More than 500 people in Nnewi have been sent demolition orders by the Anambra State Government for occupying or owning unlawful, decrepit, or hazardous buildings. The commercial city is set to undergo a transformation as part of Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s ambitious urban renewal program. During his recent inspection visit to Nnewi, the governor unveiled his … Read more
The increasing expense of assistive technology in Nigeria is a matter of worry for people with disabilities (PWDs) and disability advocates. Addressing these concerns, the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) at Kano’s School for Arabic Studies (SAS) commemorated the 2026 World Day for Assistive Technology. All levels of government were urged to lower … Read more
Dr. Nasir Idris, governor of Kebbi State, has pledged that his people and the government will not give in to bandit attacks but will instead fight back against the threat they pose. Governor Idris made a bold promise to root out criminals from the state in the near future during an emergency security meeting he … Read more
In light of the recent bandit attacks that have occurred in several sections of Kebbi State, Governor Nasir Idris called an emergency security meeting on Friday. Gathering at Birnin Kebbi’s Government House, security players assessed the current state of affairs and bolstered plans to counter new dangers to impacted populations. During his remarks, the governor … Read more