Written by Executive Director of Yiaga Africa, Samson Itodo, has said that Nigeria needs an individual with an unblemished character as the national chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Itodo said anyone who would succeed the incumbent National Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, should have no political affiliation and be courageous to do the lawful thing, no … Continue reading “Nigeria Needs Non-Partisan INEC Chairman With Impeccable Character — Samson Itodo”
Former governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Senator Magnus Abe, says the conferment of national honours of the Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON) on the four Ogoni leaders is a defining moment for Ogoniland. “What happened today is to finally recognise these four outstanding Ogoni leaders — late Chief Edward Kobani, … Continue reading “VIDEO: National Honours For Ogoni Four Defining Moment In Struggle For Ogoniland — Magnus Abe”
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the commencement of electioneering ahead of the 2026 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) area council elections. The announcement was made in a statement on Wednesday by the National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun. Olumekun said campaigns commenced on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, … Continue reading “INEC Okays Campaigns For FCT Council Elections”
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has congratulated the 44th Olubadan of Ibadan designate, Abdul-Rasheed Ladoja, ahead of his coronation ceremony slated for Friday. Obasanjo said humility, patience, divine wisdom, and tolerance were required to succeed in the exalted position. Former Oyo State Governor, Rashidi Ladoja. READ ALSO: Tinubu To Attend Ladoja’s Coronation … Continue reading “Olubadan: Separate Tradition From Politics, Obasanjo Tells Ladoja”
A former sole administrator of Rivers State, retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, on Wednesday visited the Presidential Villa in Abuja. He arrived at about 5:50 p.m. in brown native attire and carrying some files in his hands. READ ALSO: VIDEO: Tinubu Should Tell Nigerians How Ibas Managed Rivers Resources During Emergency Rule — Adegboruwa He … Continue reading “Ex-Rivers Administrator Ibas Visits Presidential Villa”
Seven miners from a group of 23 trapped inside a collapsed Colombian gold mine since Monday night have been rescued, authorities said on Wednesday. The mud-covered miners emerged one by one from the shaft 80 meters (262 feet) underground where they had been trapped, a video posted on X by Colombia’s mining agency showed. … Continue reading “Seven Of 23 Miners Rescued From Collapsed Colombia Gold Mine”
Alibaba announced on Wednesday a “milestone collaboration” in AI tech with US chip giant Nvidia that the Chinese company said will accelerate its development of humanoid robots. The news came as Alibaba’s shares soared more than nine percent in Hong Kong after chief executive Eddie Wu unveiled plans to further ramp up spending on … Continue reading “China’s Alibaba Teams Up With Nvidia On AI Robot Tech”
The Lagos State Government has given traders at the Computer Village in Ikeja an 18-month deadline to relocate to the new market site at Katangowa in the Agbado/Oke-Odo Local Council Development Area. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, Gbolahan Oki, announced this during a stakeholders meeting with the traders and … Continue reading “Lagos state govt gives Computer Village traders 18 months to relocate”
Paul Okoye aka Rudeboy has vowed to go after a lady on X @chubbiediva who accused him of being a r@pist and abuser of a minor. It all started yesterday when photos of his wife, Ifeoma, was shared on X as she was celebrating her 25th birthday. An X user the left a comment under a … Continue reading “Singer Paul Okoye aka Rudeboy vows to go after X user who accused him of r@pe”
The FBI on Wednesday night, September 24, offered a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a Nigerian man identified as Olumide Adebiyi Adediran, who is wanted for Violation of Conditions of Release. Adediran became a fugitive when he fled the Central District of Illinois in late December 2001, … Continue reading “FBI offers $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Nigerian man accused of cybercrime”