A Federal High Court ruling directing the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Accord Party, Action Peoples Party (APP), Action Alliance (AA) and Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) has sparked strong reactions from opposition leaders, who described the decision as a threat to Nigeria’s democratic system ahead of the 2027 general elections. Political leaders, including…
Former Nigerian Head of State Abdulsalami Abubakar has revealed that he advised former President Olusegun Obasanjo not to contest the 1999 presidential election after his release from prison. According to Abdulsalami, he urged Obasanjo to focus on rebuilding his life and abandon any ambition of becoming President. The revelation is contained in Chapter 22 of…
Nollywood actor Olanrewaju Omiyinka, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, has announced the birth of his son. The actor shared the news on Instagram on Monday, posting a maternity photoshoot featuring himself and his wife. Expressing gratitude, Baba Ijesha revealed that the couple welcomed a baby boy named King Kagar Omiyinka. Sharing the announcement, he wrote:…
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced the gantry price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), popularly known as petrol, by N75 per litre following easing tensions in the Middle East and declining global energy prices. In a circular issued to fuel marketers on Monday, the refinery announced that the new gantry price has been lowered from N1,250…
Global crude oil prices fell sharply on Monday after the United States, Israel and Iran reached an agreement to end the Middle East conflict and reopen the critical Strait of Hormuz shipping route. Brent crude, the international oil benchmark, declined by five per cent to $82.90 per barrel. This marks the first time oil has…
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested four suspects in connection with separate cases involving alleged murder and child abuse across the state. The arrests followed viral videos circulating on social media and intelligence provided by members of the public. The development was confirmed in a statement issued on Monday by the Police Public Relations…
A new performance assessment of Nigeria’s 10th National Assembly has revealed that lawmakers have yet to deliver on 68 out of 92 legislative commitments tracked since the start of their tenure. The findings, released by AdvoKC Foundation, show that the House of Representatives recorded an overall fulfilment score of 26.8 per cent, while the Senate…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has launched an early retirement programme that is attracting strong participation, with officials revealing that more than 70 per cent of eligible employees have expressed interest in the voluntary exit initiative. The programme, introduced under the Accelerated Exit Scheme (AES) and the Voluntary Exit Scheme (VES), is part…
The United Kingdom is preparing to introduce a nationwide ban preventing children under the age of 16 from accessing social media platforms, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer intensifies efforts to strengthen online safety for young people. Announcing the proposal on Monday, Starmer said social media platforms are contributing to declining well-being among children by exposing…
Veteran Nollywood actress Patience Ozokwor has defended the tough and often controversial characters she portrays on screen, insisting that her performances are intended to spotlight social issues rather than reflect her real-life personality. Speaking during a recent video conversation, the 67-year-old screen icon addressed a perception that has followed her throughout her celebrated acting career,…
