ADC rejects deregistration order, says Nigeria risks crisis
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has rejected a Federal High Court judgment concerning its de-registration, describing the ruling as a threat to democracy and political stability. In a statement by…
Abducted Kwara monarch dies in captivity
The traditional ruler of Olayinka community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, Oba Salman Olatunji Aweda, has reportedly died while in the custody of his abductors. The community…
Rabe’s widow rescued with gunshot injuries
Troops of the Nigerian Army, supported by the Nigerian Air Force, have rescued Mrs Amina Abubakar, the wife of the late Major General Rabe Abubakar, who was abducted by…
Strait of Hormuz to be reopened as US, Iran reach peace deal
The United States and Iran said they reached a deal to end the Middle East war on all fronts including Lebanon, and reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz, but offered…
Kano earmarks N1.5bn for mass wedding of 3,000 couples
The Kano State Government has earmarked the sum of N1.5bn ahead of its planned mass wedding programme for 3,000 beneficiaries. The Commander-General of the Hisbah Board in the state,…
ADC announces Amaechi as Atiku’s running mate
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has picked former Rivers State Governor and former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, as the running mate to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for the…
Court orders deregistration of ADC, Accord, ZLP, two others
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday ordered the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress and four other political parties for failing to meet the constitutional requirements for…
FIFA under fire after Hakimi, Vinicius told not to speak Spanish at World Cup
FIFA has come under scrutiny after several high-profile players, including Achraf Hakimi and Vinicius Junior, were discouraged from speaking Spanish during media engagements at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in…
Anambra govt arrests pastor accused of snatching 75 married women
The Anambra State Government has confirmed the arrest of a clergyman, Pastor Charles Harrison, owner of Day Spring Assembly in Awada, Onitsha, who has been accused of snatching up to…
Chimamanda faults Euracare for seeking order to delay inquest into son’s death
Chimamanda Adichie has faulted Euracare Hospital, Lagos, for playing a “monstrous, cynical game” by delaying the inquest into the death of the 21-month-old son. The award-winning author also shared a…
