Group Urges Igbos Worldwide to Join Protest for Kanu’s Release
A global Igbo organisation, the Ndi Igbo World Union, has called on all Igbos around the world to support a planned peaceful protest scheduled for October 20, 2025, in Abuja. The march, organised by activist Omoyele Sowore, is expected to culminate at the Presidential Villa and aims to press for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, […]
Nigeria’s National Assembly Seeks to Shift 2027 Election Date
Nigeria’s National Assembly has proposed a major shift in the country’s electoral calendar, suggesting that the next presidential and governorship elections be held in November 2026, rather than the usual February or March 2027. The proposal is part of a series of draft amendments to the Electoral Act 2022, discussed on Monday during a one-day […]
IMF Chief Warns High Debt is ‘Suffocating Economies’ as Nigeria’s Borrowing Rises
The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, has warned that soaring debt levels are suffocating economies and urged countries to take urgent steps to bring them down. Speaking at a Civil Society Organisations (CSO) town hall during the ongoing World Bank and IMF annual meetings on Monday, Georgieva said governments must […]
NLC Backs ASUU’s Two-Week Strike, Accuses Govt of Neglecting Education
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has expressed full support for the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) over its two-week warning strike, describing the action as a justified response to years of government neglect. In a statement on Monday, NLC President Joe Ajaero said the strike underscores the “persistent crisis” in Nigeria’s public education system, […]
Tensions Rise in Madagascar as Soldiers Back Anti-Government Protests
Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has accused elements within the military of plotting to seize power illegally, after soldiers joined weeks-long youth-led protests demanding his resignation. Tensions escalated on Saturday when CAPSAT, an elite army unit, joined demonstrators in the capital. The unit denounced the use of force against civilians and called on fellow soldiers to […]
“Amupitan as INEC Chair Best Appointment Decision Tinubu Ever made” – Okutepa
Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Jibrin Okutepa, has praised President Bola Tinubu’s appointment of Professor Joash Amupitan as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), describing it as the President’s best decision. Okutepa made this statement while responding to questions in an interview on ‘Sunday Politics’, a programme on Channels Television. According to […]
Obi Denies Pact With Ex-President Jonathan To Unseat Tinubu
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in 2023 election, Peter Obi has denied any pact and alliance with former president Goodluck Jonathan to unseat president Bola Tinubu in 2027 general elections. According to Obi’s media aide and National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement Worldwide, Dr Yunusa Tanko, this clarification became […]
US Calls for Immediate Release of Detained Christian Leaders in China
The United States has condemned China’s detention of dozens of leaders from the Zion Church, including prominent pastor Mingri “Ezra” Jin. US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, demanded their immediate release, stating that the Chinese Communist Party’s actions demonstrate hostility towards Christians who refuse to conform to state-controlled worship. Nearly 30 pastors and staff members […]
Celebrations in Tel Aviv as Hamas Releases First Group of Israeli Hostages
After more than two years of war, seven Israeli hostages have been released from Gaza in what officials are calling a major breakthrough in the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal. The hostages, freed early Monday morning, were handed over to the International Committee of the Red Cross before being transferred into Israeli territory for medical checks and […]
Atiku, ADC Rubbish President Over Pardon For Criminals Serving Jail Terms
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have taken President Bola Tinubu to the cleaner for granting pardon to some persons serving prison terms for drug related offences. They said the action was capable of embolddening criminals and increasing criminality in the country. The ADC, in a […]