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2027 Elections: Stakeholders Raise Alarms Over Electoral Integrity, Insecurity, and Worsening Poverty in Nigeria.

With the 2027 general elections on the horizon, Nigerian stakeholders have expressed deep concern over the deteriorating state of electoral integrity, civic participation, and rising poverty levels across the country. These concerns were voiced on Tuesday during a two-day Policy Dialogue in Abuja titled “Nigeria’s Triple Challenge: Civic Space, Poverty, and Electoral Integrity”. The event…

Mass Defection: All Delta PDP Reps Officially Join APC Amid Party Shakeup.

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In a major political development, all Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) House of Representatives members from Delta State have officially defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The defection was formally announced by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, during Tuesday’s plenary session, signaled a deeper shift in Nigeria’s political landscape…

UK and India Finalize Landmark Free Trade Agreement Amid Global Tariff Tensions.

Cyril5 months ago5 months ago03 mins

In a historic breakthrough, the United Kingdom and India have concluded a major free trade agreement, marking one of Britain’s most significant trade deals since Brexit. Finalized on Tuesday, the deal was shaped amid growing global trade tensions, particularly following tariff hikes under former U.S. President Donald Trump. This new UK-India free trade pact, years…

EFCC Grills VeryDarkMan for Second Day Over Financial Crime Allegations, Grants Administrative Bail.

Cyril5 months ago5 months ago04 mins

Popular social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, better known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has spent the Fourth consecutive day in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) following allegations of financial misconduct. Sources confirm that VDM is under investigation for alleged financial crimes, not for his public criticisms of the EFCC, as some…

Iyabo Ojo Confirms EFCC Invitation Over Money Spraying at Daughter’s Wedding.

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Popular Nigerian actress and filmmaker Iyabo Ojo has confirmed that she was recently invited by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) following the lavish display of money spraying at her daughter’s wedding ceremony. Taking to Instagram on Tuesday, May 6, Ojo shared a detailed statement about her visit to the EFCC’s office in Lagos…

JUST IN: Trent Alexander-Arnold Completes Shocking Transfer from Liverpool to Real Madrid.

Cyril5 months ago5 months ago03 mins

In a stunning move, Liverpool star defender Trent Alexander-Arnold has officially signed with Real Madrid, ending his legendary career at Anfield. The news was confirmed by top football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, who posted on X:“Trent Alexander-Arnold to Real Madrid, here we go!” The 26-year-old England international has agreed to a 5-year contract with the…

JUST IN: Tinubu Bans Foreign Procurement of Locally Available Goods, Launches “Nigeria First” Policy.

Cyril5 months ago5 months ago04 mins

In a major move to boost Nigeria’s economy and support local industries, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has unveiled the “Renewed Hope Nigeria First Policy”, which bars government Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) from purchasing foreign goods or services that are available locally — unless granted a written waiver by the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP)….

JUST IN: EFCC States Bail Condition for VeryDarkMan’s Release Amid Public Outrage.

Cyril5 months ago5 months ago03 mins

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed that popular social media activist Martins Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), will be released once he meets his bail conditions. Speaking to BBC News Pidgin, EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale stated: “We will release him if he meets his bail conditions, and we will take the…

BREAKING: Over 1.5 Million Candidates Score Below 200 in 2025 JAMB UTME.

Cyril5 months ago5 months ago02 mins

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the full statistical breakdown of the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results, revealing a concerning trend in candidate performance nationwide. Out of 1,955,069 candidates who sat for the 2025 UTME, over 1.5 million candidates scored below 200, sparking fresh conversations about the state of Nigeria’s…

JUST IN: Court Sets June 19 for Judgment in N550m Suit Against Nigerian Army Over Brutal Assault Claim.

Cyril5 months ago5 months ago04 mins

The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed June 19, 2025, for the final judgment in a N550 million fundamental human rights lawsuit filed against the Nigerian Army, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), and six other respondents. The case, brought by Mr. Ambrose Akhigbe, an Assistant Director at Command Secondary School, Ipaja, Lagos, involves…