In a dramatic escalation of political tensions in Kogi State, suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan made a controversial homecoming visit to her constituency on Tuesday, defying both a state government ban on public gatherings and a police warning against holding rallies. The embattled senator, who represents Kogi Central, arrived in Okehi via helicopter around 11am accompanied
The Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja has dismissed the petition filed by the Action Alliance (AA) and its factional chairman, Adekunle Omoaje, challenging the election of Governor Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Delivering judgment on Wednesday, the three-man tribunal struck out the petition, describing it as lacking in
In a shocking case that has sent ripples through Ifaki Ekiti community, 41-year-old Olasunkanmi Kareem was sentenced to life imprisonment yesterday by an Ekiti State High Court for attempting to murder his former boss by dousing him with petrol and setting him ablaze.The incident, which occurred on August 11, 2024, stemmed from what appeared to
The Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja has dismissed the petition filed by the Action Alliance (AA) and its factional chairman, Adekunle Omoaje, challenging the election of Governor Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Delivering judgment on Wednesday, the three-man tribunal struck out the petition, describing it as lacking in
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Professor Anthony Adegbulugbe, the Chancellor of Joseph Ayo Babalola University, on his 70th birthday, praising his remarkable achievements and contributions to academia, evangelism, business, and philanthropy ¹. Tinubu recalled sharing the podium with Adegbulugbe in October 2019, when they both received honorary doctorates at Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti. He described
The Federal Republic of Germany has signaled its intention to deepen collaboration with Nigeria across multiple sectors, with special emphasis on security enhancements, economic development, and climate resilience initiatives. This significant diplomatic development emerged during an enlightening exchange on Nexteer’s “Crossing Perspectives” podcast, where the prominent Nigerian public policy think tank’s Managing Partner “Dr. Ndu
Since her election as the senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) under the Labour Party (LP) in 2023, Senator Ireti Kingibe has remained a highly debated figure in Nigeria’s political landscape. Her tenure has been characterized by shifting alliances, public confrontations, and questions over her legislative impact, leaving many analysts and constituents uncertain about
The Lagos State Police Command has uncovered an illegal cybercrime training facility, popularly known as a ‘Yahoo Yahoo school,’ operating in the Iju area of Lagos. The police stormed the facility, arresting 10 suspects, including four trainers and six trainees, aged between 12 and 26 years. According to the command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has embarked on a two-week working visit to Paris, France, where he is expected to review his administration’s performance and strategize ahead of his second year in office. A statement issued on Wednesday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed Tinubu’s departure and outlined the objectives
Tension has gripped Edo State as operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have successfully apprehended two principal suspects allegedly involved in the horrific killing of 16 northern Nigerian travellers in Uromi, Esan North East Local Government Area last week. According to an official statement released by Mr. Fred Itua, Chief Press Secretary to
