The Nigerian Senate descended into a rowdy session on Wednesday as lawmakers exchanged heated words over the confirmation of Michael Odey, a Cross River State indigene, as Chairman of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC). Odey’s appointment stirred strong opposition from senators who questioned the rationale behind selecting a non-indigene to supervise elections in…
In a major political development at the National Assembly, two members of the House of Representatives have officially dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party (LP) for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The lawmakers, Hon. Peter Akpanke and Hon. Paul Nnamchi, announced their defection during Tuesday’s plenary session. Their letters of…
Since the development of the first atomic bomb in 1945, nuclear weapons have remained a critical part of global military power and international security. Despite international efforts to prevent the spread of these devastating weapons, nine countries currently possess nuclear arsenals. In 1968, the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) was introduced to curb the expansion of…
Nigerian Afrobeat sensation, Stanley Omah Didia, popularly known as Omah Lay, has made a heartfelt revelation about his ongoing battle with depression, stating that money could help ease his emotional struggles, at least temporarily. Taking to his X (formerly Twitter) handle on Tuesday, the ‘Soso’ hitmaker wrote: “10M in pounds or dollars right now will…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has finalized its internal electoral process for the 2026 Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections, officially announcing its chairmanship candidates for all six area councils. The announcement was made by the Chairman of the Electoral Committee, Chris Hassan, who confirmed that the party’s primaries were conducted peacefully, free from…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has stated that the proposed political party, the All Democratic Alliance (ADA), cannot be registered at this time due to failure to meet necessary requirements. This was disclosed by Mr. Sam Olumekun, INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, during a media briefing on Tuesday in…
A prominent support group for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Disciples of Jagaban (DOJ), has declared that their loyalty to the President is based on long-standing conviction and not blind loyalty, as critics have claimed. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the DOJ National Coordinator, Abdulhakeem Adegoke Alawuje, emphasized that their support for Tinubu began…
Top leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday held a closed-door meeting with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in a bid to resolve the party’s ongoing internal crisis regarding the rightful holder of its National Secretary position. The high-powered PDP delegation was led by Ambassador Umar Damagum, the party’s Acting National Chairman,…
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has announced a massive N2 billion intervention fund for the development of critical infrastructure at Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), Ojere, Abeokuta. In addition, the governor awarded a N2.5 million cash prize to each of the institution’s best graduating students from the 2015/2016 to 2023/2024 academic sessions. The announcement was…
Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen is reportedly willing to accept a weekly wage of under £200,000 to join Manchester United, contrary to earlier reports suggesting he was demanding £300,000 per week, according to respected transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. Speaking to Givemesport, Romano clarified that the Napoli forward is not seeking an inflated salary, as previously speculated….
