Northern Christian Leaders Drop ‘CAN’ Title, Rebrand as ‘Northern Christian Association’
The announcement came during a stakeholders’ meeting in Kaduna, held Wednesday and Thursday to mark the first anniversary of Reverend Joseph John Hayab as chairman of the Forum of Northern Christians and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The gathering included CAN chairmen from the 19 northern states and the FCT, along with secretaries and representatives from youth and women’s wings.
ADC, NNPP Reject New Electoral Act, Describe Law as Threat to Democracy
Leaders of both opposition parties vowed to resist the implementation of the Act through constitutional means, insisting that the new law undermines electoral transparency and could weaken Nigeria’s democratic process. They maintained that safeguarding credible elections remains critical to ensuring that Nigerians’ votes count in the 2027 polls.
Edo State Govt. vs Prostitutes
One of the suspects, narrated that since her husband died, and after losing her only source of livelihood, she could no longer provide for herself, hence the reason the started working as a sex worker.
Ronaldo Becomes Co-owner at Spanish Side, Almería After 25% Stake Purchase
Ronaldo’s arrival as co-owner came a year after Almeria was taken over by a Saudi investment group led by Mohamed Al Khereiji, who now serves as club president. The pair are understood to have a close relationship, with Al Khereiji previously linked to facilitating Ronaldo’s move to Saudi Arabia in 2022 following his departure from Manchester United.
Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Raises Alarm Over Political Violence in Edo
Akpoti-Uduaghan expressed particular concern over what she described as overzealous political actors who, in a bid to demonstrate loyalty to the President or other political leaders, allegedly resort to harassment or attacks against opposition figures. She warned that such actions are reckless, counterproductive, and pose a threat to national unity.
Sowore Confronts Umahi at FCT Police Command Over Woman’s Detention in N250m Dispute
Ohiri was reportedly arrested in Lagos on allegations of cyberbullying and subsequently transferred to Abuja. The dispute is said to stem from a 12-year-old transaction between her and Nigeria’s Minister of Works, David Umahi. According to sources familiar with the matter, the woman alleges that she supplied goods to Umahi over a decade ago but was not paid after she allegedly declined his sexual advances. The minister has not publicly responded to the allegation.
JUST IN: North Korea’s Ruling Party Unanimously Re-elects Kim Jong Un
State outlets described the outcome as a reflection of “absolute trust and support” for his stewardship of the country’s political and military affairs. The reports credited Kim with strengthening national defense capabilities and reinforcing internal stability amid ongoing economic pressures and international sanctions.
Okpebholo Ray Condemns Violent Attack on Peter Obi Convoy in Benin City
The attack followed an event at the ADC secretariat, with gunfire damaging vehicles, shattering windshields and tyres, and leaving bullet holes in gates at Mr. Oyegun’s residence. Fortunately, no lives were lost, though the episode has been widely viewed as an attempted assassination amid rising political friction in the state.
‘This Is Where Our Democracy Has Reached’ — Peter Obi Reacts to Assassination Attempt On His Life in Edo
The attack occurred shortly after Obi, Odigie-Oyegun, and other political leaders attended the formal declaration of Barrister Olumide Akpata the 2023 Labour Party governorship candidate in Edo into the African Democratic Congress (ADC) at the party’s secretariat in Benin.
Attack On Obi: Edo Govt Reacts, Describes Claim As False, Malicious
The government categorically describes this allegation as false, malicious and a clear misrepresentation of the facts.