Just In: PRP Opens Doors to ADC Leaders Ahead of 2027
The National Chairman of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has revealed that leaders from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition have been reaching out to defect to the PRP in recent weeks. Speaking on ARISE News’ The Morning Show, Baba-Ahmed disclosed: “In the last three or four weeks, you will be amazed […]
Obi–Kwankwaso Supporters Announce New Political Movement Ahead of 2027 Elections
A new political alliance has emerged in Nigeria as supporters of former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, and former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, formally introduced a pressure group known as the Obi-Kwankwaso (OK) Movement, setting the stage for growing discussions around a possible joint presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 elections. The announcement was […]
ADC Youths Plan Protests Across Three Nigerian States
Youth members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) are set to stage protests on Monday at offices of Nigeria’s electoral body in Lagos, Ogun and Jigawa states. The demonstrations, organised under the hashtag #AmupitanMustGo, are expected to take place at facilities of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Organisers say the protests are aimed at […]
Breaking: Man City Beats Arsenal to Take Control of Title Race
Manchester City secured a vital 2-1 victory over Arsenal on Sunday, shifting the Premier League title race in their favour. Erling Haaland scored the winner, narrowing the gap to three points with a game in hand. Rayan Cherki opened the scoring, and City’s win moves them closer to retaining their title, leaving Arsenal trailing despite […]
Kwara Govt Files Charges Against Former Senate President Saraki, Ex-Gov Ahmed Over Offa Robbery Case
The Kwara State Government has filed criminal charges against former Senate President Bukola Saraki and former Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed in connection with allegations relating to the 2018 Offa bank robbery incident. According to court documents filed at the Kwara State High Court in Ilorin on April 9, 2026, the two former top officials, along with […]
UTME 2026: JAMB to Publish Day One Results Today
Nigeria’s Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that the results of candidates who sat for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) on Thursday, 16 April, will be released later today. The board confirmed the update in a statement shared by its spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, on social media platform X. He said all […]
Iran Opens Strait of Hormuz as Lebanon Ceasefire Takes Effect
Iran has announced that the Strait of Hormuz is now “completely open” to commercial shipping, in a move seen as easing tensions in a volatile region. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the key waterway would remain accessible for the duration of the current ceasefire in Lebanon. According to ABC News, Mr Araghchi said in a […]
Israel, Lebanon Agree to 10-day Ceasefire, Says Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire aimed at reducing tensions along their shared border. The ceasefire, according to Mr Trump, is set to begin at 5 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday. In a post on his Truth Social platform, the U.S. president said he had […]
Obi Says Focus is On Fixing Nigeria, Not Becoming President
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has said he is not desperate to become Nigeria’s president, insisting that his focus is on seeing the country work as a stable and functional nation. “I’m not desperate to be president,” he said. “What I am desperate about is to see Nigeria work.” He was speaking […]
FG Warns of Flooding Risk Across 33 States, Over 500,000 Communities
The Federal Government has warned that more than 500,000 communities across Nigeria could face varying levels of flooding during the 2026 rainy season. The warning was issued on Wednesday during the presentation of the 2026 Annual Flood Outlook in Abuja by the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Joseph Utsev. The outlook was prepared by […]