INEC Receives Recall Petition for Akpoti-Uduaghan
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially received a petition requesting the commencement of the recall process for Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central in the Nigerian Senate. The petition was submitted to INEC on Monday and was formally received by the commission’s Secretary, Rose Oriaran-Anthony. This move initiates the legal and procedural […]
Abiy Ahmed Calls for Peaceful Resolution with Eritrea on Red Sea Access
Ethiopia’s Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed, says his government would not seek conflict with longtime foe Eritrea over access to the Red Sea, after regional officials and experts warned of a possible war between the Horn of Africa neighbours. Abiy, in a post by his office on X, noted that although access to the Red Sea […]
Wike Pledges Medical Coverage for Karu Bridge Accident Victims
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has pledged to cover all medical expenses for the victims of Wednesday’s accident near Karu Bridge along the Abuja-Keffi Expressway. Wike in a statement yesterday, described the accident as “avoidable” but directed continued treatment for the injured, and condoled with families of those who died, while emphasizing […]
Chelsea Signs Quenda and Essugo for £44m and £18.4m
Winger Quenda, 17, is set to join Chelsea for a fee of up to £44 million, as confirmed by an announcement on the Sporting website. However, he will remain in Lisbon until the end of the 2025-26 season. The young talent has made a notable impact at Sporting, breaking into the first team this season […]
70,000 South Africans Seek US Resettlement for Afrikaners
Nearly 70,000 South Africans have shown interest in relocating to the United States following Washington’s initiative to resettle members of the country’s Afrikaner community. The South African Chamber of Commerce in the USA (Saccusa) reported that its website was inundated with registrations from individuals seeking more details about the program, which came after a February […]
Lagos Closes PWD Rail Crossing for Safety Starting May 1
The Lagos State Government says the PWD rail crossing will be closed effective from Thursday, May 1 to ensure safety of commuters. The Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi, in a statement advised Motorists to use alternative routes via Ikeja or Airport roads to reach their destinations, reiterating that the closure decision was […]
Tinubu Swears in Ibas as Sole Administrator of Rivers State
President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Étè Ibas as the sole administrator of Rivers State. Addressing State House Correspondents after his swearing in yesterday, Ibas promised to work with all stakeholders to maintain law and order in Rivers state. This comes less than 24 hours after President Tinubu declared a state of […]
Lagos to Open 16 Upgraded Public Schools
All is now set for the inauguration of 16 iconic public Schools equipped with sports and water facilities in Lagos State. Lagos State Special Committee on Renovation of schools led by its chairman, Akeem Smith, noted that the initiative is to address the decay of infrastructure in public Schools, adding that 386 blocks of classrooms […]
Super Eagles Prepare for Rwanda in World Cup Qualifier
All Twenty-Three invited players are now in the Super Eagles camp in Kigali ahead of Friday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Rwanda. This is Eric Chelle’s first test since he was appointed Super Eagles coach three months ago. The star-studded squad held their first training session at one of the practice pitches in Kigali, […]
Netanyahu Vows Continued Gaza Strikes Amid Backlash
Despite international condemnation, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel’s devastating attack on Gaza yesterday was “only the beginning” and that military force would continue until captives are freed. Reports say Israel’s surprise attack on Gaza killed at least 174 Palestinian children on Tuesday, inflicting “one of the largest one-day child death tolls” in the enclave’s […]
