2027: Workers Must Stop Being Political Spectators — NLC
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has intensified its political mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general election, urging Nigerian workers to unite and play a decisive role in determining the outcome of the presidential poll instead of remaining “mere objects of political manipulation.” Speaking at the opening of the 2026 NLC Rain School held at the […]
INEC Rules Out Further Extension of Voter Registration Exercise
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has ruled out any further extension of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise ahead of the 2027 general election, despite calls from opposition parties and civil society organisations. INEC’s Deputy Director of Voter Education and Publicity, Wilfred Ifogah, disclosed this during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, stating that […]
₦44m Scandal: Ondo Lawmakers Demand Speaker’s Resignation
The Ondo State House of Assembly has suspended plenary indefinitely as lawmakers intensify efforts to remove Speaker Olamide Oladiji over allegations of diverting ₦44 million released by the Ondo State Oil-Producing Areas Development Commission (OSOPADEC). The crisis follows an impeachment notice reportedly signed by 21 of the 26 lawmakers, accusing Oladiji of financial mismanagement and […]
Adeleke: Osun Poll Can’t Be Rigged, INEC Assures on BVAS
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has declared that the August 15 governorship election cannot be manipulated, insisting that the outcome will be determined solely by the votes cast by the people. Adeleke made the assertion on Monday while visiting the Palace of the Orangun of Oke Ila, Oba Adedokun Abolarin, in Ifedayo Local Government Area […]
Berlin Pride Attack Suspect Had ISIS Ties and Was Released on Probation Before Deadly Assault
The man accused of carrying out the deadly attack near a Pride celebration in Berlin had previously attempted to join the Islamic State group and had been released on probation just months before the incident, German officials revealed on Sunday. The disclosures have sparked intense political debate in Germany over how a man previously convicted […]
Iran Vows Response After Deadly Strike on Commercial Vessel in Caspian Sea
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Sunday that a deadly Ukrainian strike on an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea “cannot go unanswered,” describing the incident as a violation of the United Nations Charter. In a post on social media, Araghchi accused Israel of encouraging the attack in an effort to draw European countries […]
Macron Convenes Crisis Meeting as Massive Wildfires Force Over 250,000 to Flee in France
French President Emmanuel Macron convened an emergency government meeting on Monday as authorities battled massive, uncontrolled wildfires that have forced more than 250,000 people to evacuate across France, with officials reporting the first signs that the country’s largest blaze may be slowing. In the southwestern Gironde region, where wildfires have scorched an area nearly four […]
Peter Obi: I’ll Unite Nigeria, Not Divide It
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has dismissed claims that his presidency would divide Nigeria, insisting that his leadership record reflects a commitment to national unity and inclusive governance. Speaking during an interview on Sunday Politics on Channels Television, Obi responded to remarks by former Borno State Governor Ali Modu Sheriff, who questioned his ability […]
Dual Citizens Must Travel With Valid US Passports — US Embassy.
The United States Embassy in Nigeria has reminded American citizens who hold dual nationality that they must use a valid U.S. passport whenever they enter or leave the United States. In an advisory shared on its official X account, the embassy said the requirement applies to all U.S. citizens, including children, regardless of whether they […]
Adeleke, Accord Party Back Tinubu for 2027
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, and the national leadership of the Accord Party have endorsed President Bola Tinubu as the party’s presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. The endorsement followed a meeting held on Saturday night in Osogbo, the Osun State capital, between the governor and the party’s national leadership. In a statement issued on Sunday, Adeleke’s re-election campaign […]
