Preserve Yoruba Culture Before It Dies, Prof. Oyeweso Warns Institutions
Professor Siyan Oyeweso, a historian and Chairman of the Governing Council at Obafemi Awolowo University, has urged institutional leaders across Nigeria to protect Yoruba culture from being eroded by religious influence. He said preserving culture is essential to safeguarding identity, language, and values. Speaking in Osogbo at the maiden edition of Fountain University’s Cultural Day, […]
INEC to Begin Voter Registration in Anambra July 8 Ahead of Governorship Poll
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the reopening of its portal for the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, starting with Anambra State on July 8, 2025, ahead of the November 8 governorship election in the state. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, made the announcement during a quarterly meeting with leaders of political parties in Abuja. He said the exercise would allow eligible Nigerians […]
Japan Executes ‘Twitter Killer’ in First Hanging Since 2022, Reigniting Death Penalty Debate
Japan carried out its first execution in nearly three years on Friday, hanging Takahiro Shiraishi — notoriously known as the “Twitter Killer” — for the gruesome murder of nine people in 2017. The 33-year-old was convicted of luring eight women and one man through social media, before strangling and dismembering them at his apartment in […]
Iran Executes Six, Detains Hundreds in Widening Crackdown on Alleged Israeli Spies
Iran has launched a sweeping internal security crackdown, executing six people and arresting over 700 others accused of collaborating with Israeli intelligence in the aftermath of the country’s 12-day conflict with Israel. Officials claim the campaign is a response to a serious breach of Iran’s national security, alleging that internal collaborators enabled Israel’s assassination of […]
Tinubu Hosts Fubara, Wike, Assembly Leaders in Bid to End Rivers Crisis
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday convened a closed-door meeting with key political stakeholders from Rivers State, including Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike, and Speaker of the State House of Assembly Martins Amaewhule, in a renewed effort to resolve the prolonged political crisis in the state. The high-level meeting, held […]
Obasanjo Blasts Africa’s ‘Lions’ for Stagnation, Urges Reforms and Self-Reliance
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has delivered a scathing assessment of Africa’s leadership and governance, accusing key nations of dragging the continent backward due to corruption, poor economic management, and blind adoption of Western-style democracy. Speaking at the 32nd Annual Meeting of Afreximbank in Abuja, Obasanjo singled out Nigeria, Egypt, South Africa, Ethiopia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo as the “lions” of Africa […]
Fix the Economy or Face Ballot Revolt in 2027, Ohanaeze Warns Tinubu
Apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has warned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu that worsening economic hardship and insecurity could derail his chances of securing a second term in the 2027 general elections. In a strongly worded statement issued on Thursday in Abakaliki, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, National Deputy President of Ohanaeze, said Nigerians are “wiser now” and may revolt at the polls if […]
VP Shettima Heads to Ethiopia for Green Legacy Launch, Industrial Tour
Vice President Kashim Shettima departed Abuja on Thursday for an official state visit to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, at the invitation of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali. According to Stanley Nkwocha, media aide to the vice president, Shettima will participate in the official launch of Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Programme, a flagship environmental initiative targeting the planting of 20 […]
PDP BoT Rejects Anyanwu’s Return, Condemns Cancellation of NEC Meeting
A fresh power tussle has rocked the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as its Board of Trustees (BoT) has firmly rejected the reinstatement of Senator Samuel Anyanwu as National Secretary and condemned the cancellation of the party’s upcoming National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting. The BoT, led by former Senate President Adolphus Wabara, described the decisions made […]
Tinubu Signs Landmark Reform Bills into Law, Promises Pro-People Tax Relief
President Bola Tinubu has signed into law four landmark tax reform bills aimed at overhauling Nigeria’s fragmented tax structure, promising relief for low-income earners and small businesses. The signing took place on Thursday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, and was witnessed by top government officials including Senate President Godswill Akpabio, House of Representatives Speaker Tajudeen […]
