A Commonwealth Observer Group has arrived in Libreville, Gabon, to prepare for the nation’s first presidential election since the unconstitutional transfer of power in August 2023. Gabon is due to go to the polls on April 12, 2025 – a crucial milestone in the democratic transition to constitutional rule. The COG, led by former President … Read more
A peaceful protest in Port Harcourt, Rivers State on Monday, turned into violence as some policemen allegedly attacked and teargassed the protesters, including journalists covering the peaceful march. THISDAY gathered that the protesters led by one Amanye King, Coordinator of “Take it Back”, began their peaceful march from the popular Isaac Boro park in Mile … Read more
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the General Directorate of Narcotics Control (GDNC) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, to strengthen operational partnership and tighten the noose on drug trafficking networks operating between both countries. Highlights of the MoU include: exchange of intelligence between Nigeria and … Read more
A female motorist is currently receiving treatment for critical injuries after her Toyota Camry sedan veered off the upper deck of the Otedola Bridge and plunged to the lower section of the roadway in a frightening accident that occurred on Monday. According to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), the incident involved a Toyota … Read more
Burkina Faso’s military government has officially granted amnesty to 21 soldiers who were convicted for their involvement in a failed coup attempt in 2015. The decision, issued through a presidential decree last week and seen by AFP, comes as part of broader reconciliation efforts under the current junta led by Captain Ibrahim Traoré. The pardoned … Read more
The US-based Institute of Law Research & Development (ILAWDUN) has called on President Bola Tinubu to reverse the suspension of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, warning that failure to do so could irreparably damage his legacy. The institute emphasized that the suspension and subsequent declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State undermine democratic … Read more
Shooting Stars have issued a statement clarifying that they did not hold Ikorodu City players and officials hostage following their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) match on Sunday, April 6. The Oluyole Warriors ended the NPFL encounter against Nurudeen Aweroro’s side with a 0-0 draw at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan. After the match, … Read more
Kaduna – Nigeria’s governors elected on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) have paid a courtesy visit to the immediate past President Muhammadu Buhari, just after one month, he shunned the party’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu. The governors, known as the progressive governors, visited the … Read more
Despite Nigeria’s foreign exchange (FX) reserves still providing a buffer of more than 8.15 months of import cover, well above the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) recommended minimum of three months, analysts at Coronation Asset Management have raised red flags over the sustainability of this position. In a newly released Economic and Financial Insight, the firm … Read more
FCT, Abuja – The Labour Party’s presidential candidate in 2023, Peter Obi, and the Abia state governor, Alex Otti, have jointly called a meeting of the party’s National Executive Committee (NEC). The LP NEC gathering is scheduled for Wednesday, April 9, 2025, in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja. The spokesperson for the Peter Obi … Read more
The Rivers Restoration Movement (RRM) has issued a communique urging the President of the Ijaw National Congress (INC), Prof. Benjamin Okaba, to resign due to alleged incompetence and directionless leadership. According to RRM, Prof. Okaba’s recent statements on the crises in Rivers State and Ijaw matters have sparked widespread criticism. In a statement signed by … Read more
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has donated N1bn to the National Cancer Fund to combat cervical cancer across the country. The announcement came during a meeting with the national task force on cervical cancer elimination at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Monday. During the meeting, which coincided with World Health Day 2025, Mrs Tinubu … Read more
A Labour Party (LP) senator representing Edo South senatorial district in the national assembly, Neda Imasuen, has advised northern politicians to shield their presidential ambition till 2031. The lawmaker, while speaking during a chat with newsmen in Benin City, stated that the advice has become necessary following the unwritten constitution that zoned the position of … Read more
Nigeria and Sweden on Monday in Abuja resolved to deepen bilateral relations through trade, sustainable development, gender equality, and cultural exchange. Vice President Kashim Shettima said Nigeria will continue to be a dependable ally of Sweden in all seasons, noting that both countries are poised for a partnership “anchored in innovation, powered by people, and … Read more
The Comrade Julius Abure-led National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Labour Party (LP) has threatened to sanction the 2023 presidential candidate of the party, Peter Obi and the Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, should they go ahead with the planned “illegal” stakeholders meeting, scheduled to hold on Wednesday, April 9th, 2025. The Committee also … Read more
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has made a significant change to his team’s penalty-taking responsibilities by removing Vinicius Jr from the role of designated penalty-taker. Carlo Ancelotti’s decision to change a penalty taker comes on the heels of Vinicius’ disappointing performance during their recent La Liga match, where he missed a crucial penalty in the … Read more
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a clarification, confirming that Nigeria is not on the list of countries facing an entry ban into Saudi Arabia starting from April 13, 2025. Naija News reports that this statement was made by Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar through his Special Assistant on Media and Communications Strategy, Alkasim Abdulkadir, … Read more
Legal expert and elder statesman, Chief Afe Babalola (SAN), has cautioned the Federal Government (FG) against the indiscriminate approval of licenses for new universities. Babalola, who established Afe Babalola University Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), emphasized that granting permission for new universities without adequate attention to quality and infrastructure could have detrimental effects on the nation in the long … Read more
A coalition of South-South Youth groups has called for a review of the Federal Government’s rapport with ex militants and other leaders from the region. According to the coalition, the relevance of many of Niger Delta’s self-acclaimed agitators and ex-militant leaders has expired. The group, under the platform of the South-South Revolutionary Coalition (SOSORC), made … Read more
Lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial district in Kogi State, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has filed a lawsuit amounting to ₦5.1 billion against Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi for alleged defamation. In case No: CV/1359/25, submitted to the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Abuja, through her legal representatives led by Michael Jonathan Numa, SAN, Senator Natasha … Read more