Obi Files N5bn Defamation Demand Against Kenneth Okonkwo
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 election, Peter Obi, has demanded a public retraction and apology from actor-turned-politician, Kenneth Okonkwo, over comments he describes as false and defamatory. Obi has also demanded N5bn ($3.2m) in damages and given Okonkwo seven days to withdraw the statements or face legal action. The […]
Somali World Cup Referee Denied U.S. Entry Over Alleged Terror Links
A U.S. official said Tuesday night that Omar Artan, the Somalian soccer referee who was denied entry into the country ahead of the World Cup, was refused admission due to “association with suspected members of terror organizations.” The official spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss a matter covered by visa privacy laws. Artan had […]
Bamidele Moves to End Re-Election for Presidents, Governors
Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, has revealed plans to sponsor a bill seeking a single six-year tenure for presidents and governors, arguing that the move would enable elected leaders to focus on governance rather than re-election campaigns. Bamidele disclosed the proposal on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, during an interview with journalists in his office, saying the […]
June 12: Atiku Backed Rotational Presidency Deal, Insists Akume
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, has said former Vice President Atiku Abubakar was among the political leaders who supported the adoption of rotational presidency in Nigeria following the annulment of the June 12, 1993 presidential election. Akume made the remarks on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, during a World Press Conference […]
FIFA World Cup 2026: Are we Set to Witness the Most Polluting Tournament in World History?
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off across North America, the tournament’s record-breaking scale is drawing fierce criticism from climate scientists and environmental campaigners. With 48 teams and venues scattered across three countries and 16 cities, a recent assessment by carbon accounting platform Greenly estimates the event could generate 7.8 million metric tons of […]