Ozigbo Sues APC Over Alleged Fraud in Governorship Primary
Valentine Ozigbo, an aspirant in the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary in Anambra, has taken legal action against the party over the outcome of the April 5 primary poll. Ozigbo, a former candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2021 Anambra governorship election, has filed a lawsuit at the Federal High Court […]
Tinubu Pledges Commitment to Peace and Security
President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s firm commitment to restoring peace and security across Nigeria, emphasizing that forces of evil will not prevail. In his Easter message on Friday, the president expressed sorrow over the recent attacks that have caused fear and pain across the nation. He assured Nigerians that his government is resolute […]
U.S. Begins Troop Withdrawal from Northeastern Syria, Closing Bases in Strategic Shift
The United States has begun a significant drawdown of its military forces in northeastern Syria, with plans to withdraw several hundred troops and shutter multiple operational bases, according to The New York Times. Citing two senior U.S. officials, the report revealed that the Pentagon intends to close three of its eight small outposts in the […]
Federal Indictment Opens Door to Death Penalty in Killing of UnitedHealth Executive Brian Thompson
A federal grand jury has indicted 26-year-old Luigi Mangione in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealth Group executive Brian Thompson, intensifying the legal proceedings and opening the door to a possible death penalty case. Although Mangione is already facing state charges for murder and weapons possession in New York—where capital punishment is banned—the federal indictment, unsealed […]
Former Peruvian President Ollanta Humala and Wife Sentenced to 15 Years for Money Laundering in Odebrecht Scandal
Former Peruvian President Ollanta Humala has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after being found guilty of money laundering in connection with illegal campaign financing—a major verdict in Peru’s ongoing battle against political corruption. His wife and close political partner, Nadine Heredia, received an identical 15-year sentence. The ruling marks the conclusion of a […]
AfDB President Adesina: Exporting Raw Materials Keeps Africa in Poverty
President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has once again urged African countries to stop exporting raw materials, describing the practice as a major contributor to the continent’s persistent poverty. In a recent post on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, Adesina wrote: “Africa must end the exports of its raw materials. […]
PANDEF Chairman Igali Calls for Neutrality from House Committee on Rivers Emergency Rule
Godknows Igali, the chairman of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), has called on the newly established House of Representatives ad hoc committee on the emergency rule in Rivers State to remain impartial in its duties. The 21-member committee, inaugurated by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas on Tuesday, is tasked with ensuring transparent governance and upholding the […]
Onyinyechi Anele Makes History as First Woman to Head Army Public Relations
The Nigerian Army has made a historic move with the appointment of Lieutenant Colonel Onyinyechi Anele as the acting director of army public relations, making her the first woman to hold the position. Markus Kangye, the director of defence media operations, confirmed the appointment, which will take effect on April 22. Anele will succeed Major […]
Shehu Sani Urges Tinubu to Shun Ethnic Bias in Appointments
Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has urged President Bola Tinubu to shun nepotism and ethnic favoritism in federal appointments, warning that such practices have long undermined good governance across Africa. Speaking on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme aired Thursday, Sani cautioned the President against following a pattern where leaders appoint mostly individuals from their […]
Natasha Demands Security Reinstatement After Gunmen Attack Family Home in Kogi
Gunmen reportedly attacked the ancestral home of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan in Obeiba-Ihima, Ihima LGA of Kogi State on Tuesday night, damaging windows and sparking fear among locals. The attack was believed to have been motivated by the assumption that the senator was in town, as contractors had visited the area days earlier to inspect projects […]
