Opposition Leaders Protest INEC Decisions in Abuja
Leaders and members of the African Democratic Congress staged a protest in Abuja on Wednesday, accusing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of actions they said undermined democracy and interfered with the party’s internal leadership. The demonstration, tagged #OccupyINEC, drew several prominent opposition figures to the Maitama Roundabout in the Federal Capital Territory. Among those […]
Trump Threatens 50% Tariffs Over Weapons to Iran
Donald Trump on Wednesday warned that any country supplying military weapons to Iran would face immediate 50 percent tariffs on goods exported to the United States. Trump issued the warning in a post on Truth Social, stating that the measure would take effect without exceptions. “A Country supplying Military Weapons to Iran will be immediately […]
Former Edo Lawmaker Ehiozuwa Agbonayinma Resigns from APC
A former member of Nigeria’s House of Representatives, Ehiozuwa Agbonayinma, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Edo State, citing internal party conflicts and undemocratic practices. Agbonayinma made the announcement at a press briefing in Benin City on Wednesday, stating that he plans to contest next year’s general election under a different political […]
Ibadan Launches Security Guard to Support Economic Growth
Chief Onikepo Akande, former Minister of Industry and Chairman of the Olubadan Economic and Investment Committee (OEIC), has highlighted the importance of security in driving industrial and economic growth in Ibadan. Akande made the remarks during the inauguration of the Ibadan Security Guard on Tuesday at the Olubadan Palace, Oke Aremo. The new security outfit […]
Kwara Launches School Renovation Drive Under World Bank Project
The Kwara State Government has begun mobilising School-Based Management Committees (SBMCs) to oversee the renovation of public secondary schools, aiming to upgrade at least 898 institutions under the World Bank-supported Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment (AGILE) Project. The announcement was made at a high-level sensitisation meeting in Ilorin on Tuesday, where stakeholders were […]
Arsenal’s Max Dowman Sets Youngest Champions League Record
Arsenal teenager Max Dowman became the youngest player to appear in the UEFA Champions League knockout stages on Tuesday night. The 16-year-old broke the previous record held by Lamine Yamal, who was 16 years and 223 days old when he played for Barcelona against Napoli in February 2024. Dowman, aged 16 years and 97 days, […]
Sporting Coach Hails David Raya as Champions League Star
Sporting CP head coach Rui Borges has praised David Raya as the “best player on the pitch” despite his team’s 1–0 loss to Arsenal F.C. in the UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg on Tuesday. The match, held in Lisbon, saw Kai Havertz score a dramatic stoppage-time winner to secure victory for Arsenal. Borges emphasized […]
Henry Backs Arsenal as Strong Champions League Contenders
Former France striker Thierry Henry has described Arsenal F.C. as the “most solid team” remaining in the UEFA Champions League, but warned that a key weakness could still affect their chances of winning the title. Henry made the assessment after Arsenal secured a 1–0 victory over Sporting CP in the first leg of their quarter-final […]
Omah Lay Says Afrobeats Scene Split by Rivalries
Afrobeats singer Omah Lay has said the Nigerian music industry is largely divided along loyalty lines between supporters of Davido and Wizkid. Speaking in a recent interview with The Fader, the “Soso” crooner described the Afrobeats landscape as fragmented, with artists and stakeholders often aligned with one of the two camps. “The whole Nigerian Afrobeats […]
Outrage Over Death of Student at FGC Ikot Ekpene
Public concern has grown following the death of 12-year-old Federal Government College Ikot Ekpene student, Ufokobong Edwin Godwin, who reportedly died after an alleged bullying incident involving a senior student. The Junior Secondary School student was said to have been assaulted in the hostel by a Senior Secondary School (SS3) student shortly before the Easter […]
