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The National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Asaba, Delta State, has delivered a significant verdict, nullifying the election of Mr. Ngozi Okolie, the member representing Aniocha/Oshimili Constituency at the House of Representatives. The ruling followed a petition filed by the immediate past Minority Leader of the House of Representatives and candidate of the Peoples…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has raised concerns over Nigeria’s failure to live up to its potential, not just for its own citizens but also for the entire African continent and the world. Speaking at the public presentation of the book titled “Reclaiming the Jewel of Africa” penned by former Minister of Industry, Trade, and Investment,…
On Sunday night, the well-known native doctor, Akwa Okuko tiwara aki (meaning “an egg that breaks palm nut”), who hails from Oba in the Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State, fell victim to a shocking incident when he was kidnapped from one of his hotels in the town. Akwa Okuko tiwara aki, renowned…
Nigeria is grappling with a double-edged economic challenge as the country faces a significant increase in fuel prices and a surge in the overall cost of living. These factors have cast a shadow of concern over the recent decision by the Federal Government to raise school fees for new students enrolling in Federal Government Colleges,…
Tensions in Eastern Europe have escalated with the disclosure that mercenaries from Russia’s infamous Wagner Group have commenced training exercises for Belarusian special forces at a military range located only a few miles from the border with NATO member, Poland. The Belarusian defense ministry made the revelation on Thursday, shortly after Wagner Group’s chief, Yevgeny…
In an intense opening match at the Melbourne Rectangular Stadium, the Super Falcons of Nigeria and Canada’s women’s national soccer team played out a thrilling goalless draw. The encounter showcased a fiercely contested game, with both teams exhibiting flashes of brilliance on the field. The heroic performance of Nigerian goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie ensured that her…
Rumblings in the South-West region of Nigeria have intensified as the South West APC Support Groups (SASG) expressed concern over what they perceive as a sense of entitlement among chieftains of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) from Lagos State. The group accused prominent Lagos politicians of disproportionately cornering appointments in the Tinubu administration. In…
In a startling revelation of the perilous state of Edo State’s road infrastructure, Governor Godwin Obaseki found himself stranded at the RCC junction on Sapele Road after heavy rains turned the route into an impassable flood zone. The incident, captured on video, has sparked outrage among citizens and highlighted the urgent need for intervention on…
Atiku Abubakar Raises Concerns Over Nigeria’s Judiciary and Democracy In the aftermath of the February 25, 2023, general elections in Nigeria, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has expressed deep concern over what he perceives as a plot to undermine the Nigerian judiciary and democracy. In response, the All…
MADRID – On a crucial Sunday, Spanish voters headed to the polls to determine the political fate of the country and the leadership of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. The election marked a high-stakes battle between the ruling Socialist Party and the conservative Popular Party (PP), led by Alberto Nunez Feijoo. Throughout the campaign period, polls…