2026 Osun Poll: APC Drops Omisore, Six Aspirants
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has disqualified its former National Secretary and ex-Senator Iyiola Omisore, along with six other aspirants, from participating in the party’s 2026 governorship primary in Osun State. A screening committee chaired by Chief Obinna Uzoh concluded its exercise on December 4, 2025, and submitted its report to the party’s national leadership the following day. The committee said the affected aspirants […]
Wike Orders Immediate Removal of FCT-IRS Acting Chairman
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has directed the immediate removal of Mr. Michael Ango, Acting Executive Chairman of the FCT Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS). The announcement was made on Friday in a statement by Lere Olayinka, Wike’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, noting that the transition […]
In Final Weeks, Adams Moves to Cement Policies Mamdani May Reverse
With just 28 days left in office, New York City Mayor Eric Adams is defending a series of late-term executive actions, saying he intends to carry out his responsibilities until the moment he leaves City Hall. “The mayor is not about abandoning your obligation or responsibility just because there’s someone incoming. I have a job […]
Grand Jury Rejects DOJ Bid to Charge Letitia James in Refiled Mortgage Case
A federal grand jury in Norfolk, Virginia, declined on Thursday to indict New York Attorney General Letitia James on mortgage-fraud allegations, sources told ABC News—rejecting the Justice Department’s effort to refile the case just ten days after a judge dismissed an earlier version over the unlawful appointment of the U.S. attorney who brought it. Federal […]
Abia, Imo Launch Joint Security Taskforce to Secure Aba-Owerri Expressway
The governments of Abia and Imo States have inaugurated a joint security taskforce and surveillance operation along the Aba-Owerri expressway, from Owerrinta in Abia to Owerri in Imo, following a rise in criminal attacks along the route. The announcement was made by Ferdinand Ekeoma, Special Adviser to Abia Governor Alex Otti on Media and Publicity, […]
Ban Ki-moon: Africa Key to Climate Change Solutions
Former United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has emphasised that Africa holds key solutions to many of the world’s pressing challenges, particularly climate change and sustainable development. He made the remarks on Thursday at the Imo State Economic Summit 2025 in Owerri, themed “Unlocking Imo’s Economic Potential: Partnership, Investment, and Innovation.” Ban recalled his previous visits to Nigeria and contrasted […]
Insecurity: NLC Threatens National Mourning, Nationwide Protests
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has warned that it will declare a national day of mourning and mobilise workers for mass protests if the government fails to act against the escalating wave of kidnappings and violent attacks across the country. NLC President, Joe Ajaero, issued the warning at the opening of the NLC National Executive […]
Edo Governor Okpebholo Replaces CPS, Appoints Dr. Patrick Ebojele
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has removed Mr. Fred Itua as his Chief Press Secretary (CPS) and approved the appointment of Dr. Patrick Ebojele as his successor. The announcement was contained in a statement issued Thursday night by the Secretary to the State Government, Musa Ikhilor. According to the statement, “The Edo State Government […]
Court Rejects Kanu Brother’s Bid to Move Motion for IPOB Leader
The Federal High Court in Abuja yesterday rejected an attempt by Emmanuel Kanu who introduced himself as the brother of Nnamdi Kanu to argue an ex parte motion on behalf of the convicted leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Emmanuel appeared before Justice James Omotosho intending to move a motion filed by his […]
Watchdog Says Hegseth Endangered Troops by Sharing Classified Info on Signal
A Pentagon watchdog has determined that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth risked compromising sensitive military information — and potentially endangering U.S. troops — when he shared details of a planned strike in Yemen using the commercial messaging app Signal, according to two sources familiar with a classified investigative report. The Defense Department’s inspector general (IG) found […]
