July 10, 2025 | Abuja — The Supreme Court of Nigeria is set to deliver its much-anticipated judgment on Thursday, July 10, in the legal tussle involving Senator Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over the validity of their candidacies for the forthcoming Edo
In a strategic leap toward digital modernisation, Dubai’s flagship carrier, Emirates Airlines, is preparing to accept Bitcoin for flight reservations, under a new pact with Crypto.com scheduled for rollout early next year. The preliminary agreement, announced by Emirates’ parent company, aims squarely at tech-savvy and younger travellers inclined to use cryptocurrencies, according to Adnan Kazim,
Abuja, July 9, 2025 Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, has rejected Bola Tinubu’s assertion that he single-handedly secured Muhammadu Buhari’s victory in the 2015 presidential election. In a statement released today, Mustapha stated clearly that “no individual can claim credit” for Buhari’s rise to power, emphasizing that millions of Nigerians across
Abuja, July 9, 2025 Senator Solomon Adeola, popularly known as “Yayi,” has officially announced his intention to contest the 2027 Ogun State governorship election, according to a statement from his aide. The announcement, confirmed today by Punch Newspapers, reveals that Adeola will “heed the calls” from party supporters and the wider Ogun community to run for the
Fresh controversy is brewing within the Labour Party as the party’s leadership has revealed plans to expel its 2023 presidential flagbearer, Mr. Peter Obi, over his involvement with a newly formed opposition coalition. The move, according to party chieftain Abayomi Arabambi, stems from what he described as Obi’s unconstitutional dual political allegiance. Speaking during a
Nigeria’s quest for food security is facing a major setback as escalating insecurity and the adverse effects of climate change continue to hamper agricultural productivity, pushing the country dangerously close to a full-blown food emergency. Recent assessments by local and international agencies indicate that over 30.6 million Nigerians are currently battling acute food insecurity, with
Veteran actor turned politician and legal practitioner, Kenneth Okonkwo, has revealed that he will throw his weight behind a northern candidate in the 2027 presidential election, a significant shift from his previous political alignment. The former spokesperson of the Labour Party Presidential Campaign Council, who is now a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC),
Nigeria’s political landscape was thrown into mourning on Tuesday following the passing of Chief Agunwa Anaekwe, a former Speaker of the House of Representatives during the country’s ill-fated Third Republic. He died at the age of 68. Chief Anaekwe, who hailed from Adazi in Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State, served as Speaker from
July 8, 2025 Abuja, Nigeria – Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, is scheduled to officially resume legislative duties at the Senate today, July 8, 2025, following a temporary absence due to health-related concerns. Her anticipated return has generated excitement among her supporters, colleagues, and observers, as she is widely regarded as a
July 8, 2025 Abuja, Nigeria – As Nigeria grapples with rising food prices, insecurity in farming regions, and poor storage infrastructure, Ethiopia’s remarkable transformation into a wheat-exporting nation has sparked renewed scrutiny of Nigeria’s agricultural policies and performance. Ethiopia, once a heavy importer of wheat, has in recent years made significant strides in agricultural self-sufficiency.
