CSOs Challenge Bayelsa Professor’s APC Eligibility
Two civil society organisations have petitioned the All Progressives Congress, Independent National Electoral Commission and Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission over the eligibility of Princewill Woyinbrakemi Igbagara to contest the Sagbama/Ekeremor Federal Constituency seat in the 2027 elections. The petitions, dated May 7, 2026, were separately filed by the Centre for Policy […]
Valverde Denies Fight With Tchouameni at Madrid
Federico Valverde has dismissed reports of a physical altercation with teammate Aurelien Tchouameni at Real Madrid, describing the claims as exaggerated rumours fueled by the club’s difficult season. The midfielder, who is currently sidelined with injury, said the club was facing heightened scrutiny due to poor results and off-field controversies. “Clearly, someone here is spreading […]
2027: Turaki-Led PDP Faction Meets Jonathan in Abuja
A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party led by Tanimu Turaki on Friday held a strategic meeting with former President Goodluck Jonathan in Abuja. The meeting came less than 48 hours after Jonathan disclosed that he was consulting widely over the possibility of contesting the 2027 presidential election. Jonathan made the remark on Thursday while […]
Edo Speaker Apologises to APC Leaders in Owan West
Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku, on Friday apologised to leaders and members of the All Progressives Congress in Owan West Local Government Area amid efforts to reconcile with the party’s local leadership. Agbebaku tendered the apology during an enlarged APC meeting held at the residence of party leader Lucky Ohimai, popularly […]
Kwara Airlifts Third Batch of 2026 Hajj Pilgrims
The Kwara State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has airlifted a third batch of 557 intending pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for the 2026 Hajj exercise, bringing the total number of pilgrims transported from the state to 1,487. The pilgrims departed aboard a Max Air flight from Babatunde Idi-Agbon International Airport at about 10:09 a.m. on Friday. […]
Trump Administration Releases New UAP Files
The administration of Donald Trump has released a new batch of previously undisclosed files, videos and photographs related to Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP), commonly referred to as UFOs. According to reports from the White House, said the materials were gathered from multiple US government agencies and made publicly available without the need for security clearance. […]
US Disables Iranian Tankers Amid Gulf Tensions
The United States on Friday disabled two Iranian tankers near the Strait of Hormuz as tensions escalated despite ongoing diplomatic efforts to preserve a ceasefire in the Gulf conflict. US Central Command said an F/A-18 Super Hornet used precision strikes to stop the vessels from proceeding toward Iran. Iranian media simultaneously reported “sporadic clashes” between […]
Ex-Matawalle Aide Alleges Dadiyata Was Killed
Musa Muhammad Kamarawa, a former Senior Special Assistant to ex-Zamfara State governor Bello Matawalle, has alleged that missing Nigerian activist and lecturer Abubakar Idris was killed in his presence. The allegation surfaced in a Hausa-language statement attributed to Kamarawa, which has been widely circulated on social media platforms. Dadiyata, a lecturer and prominent government critic, […]
Yesufu Dismisses Bwala, Calls for Good Governance
Human rights activist Aisha Yesufu has dismissed comments made by presidential aide Daniel Bwala regarding former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi. Speaking on Thursday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Yesufu said she would not engage in discussions about Bwala, describing such conversations as unworthy of attention. “First of all, there’s no […]
Court Convicts Ex-Power Minister Saleh Mamman Over ₦33.8bn Fraud
Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, on a 12-count charge of fraud and money laundering filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Delivering judgment on Thursday, the court held that the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt. Mamman, who served under […]
