A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has approached the Federal High Court in Abuja seeking to nullify the party’s national convention held in Ibadan, Oyo State, on November 15 and 16. The suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/250/2025, was filed by the PDP faction, its …
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has dismissed as “false and irresponsible” a statement attributed to Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, which alleged that the group and its leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, were responsible for over 30,000 deaths in the South East. In a statement issued by IPOB’s Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful, the group …
The two frontline candidates in Guinea-Bissau’s presidential poll, incumbent Umaro Sissoco Embaló and opposition contender Fernando Dias, have each declared victory ahead of the official announcement of results. Both campaigns said on Monday that their candidate had crossed the 50 per cent mark required to win outright and avoid a second round. Dias told supporters …
Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have declared a unilateral three-month humanitarian truce, signalling a temporary halt in fighting even as the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) maintained their rejection of a recent ceasefire proposal. RSF commander Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, also known as Hemedti, announced the pause in a recorded address on Monday. There was no immediate …
Senate Minority Leader and Benue South Senatorial District lawmaker, Comrade Abba Moro, has dismissed reports suggesting he plans to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In a statement issued by his Media Adviser, Emmanuel Eche’Ofun John, Moro described the speculation as “ridiculous”, saying he has not held any discussions with anyone about leaving the …
The Senate on Tuesday suspended plenary to honour the late Senator Okechukwu Ezea of the Labour Party (LP), representing Enugu North Senatorial District, who passed away on Tuesday, November 18. Following prayers, approval of votes and proceedings, announcements, and petitions in the order paper, the Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele (APC, Ekiti Central), moved a motion …
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday adjourned indefinitely the trial of former Anambra State Governor Willie Obiano over alleged misappropriation of ₦4 billion. The adjournment followed an application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the prosecuting agency, requesting that the matter be adjourned sine die (without a fixed date). When the …
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday submitted a proposed budget of ₦4.237 trillion for the 2026 fiscal year to the Lagos State House of Assembly for consideration and approval. The presentation follows the signing of the ₦3.366 trillion 2025 Appropriation Bill, themed “Budget of Sustainability,” into law on January 9, 2025. That budget had …
Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru on Tuesday presented a proposed budget of ₦884,868,327,429.95 for the 2026 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly. The proposed budget allocates ₦135,376,004,846.72 for recurrent expenditure, while capital expenditure is set at ₦749,492,322,583.22. Governor Nwifuru noted that the 2026 budget represents a 64.88 per cent increase over the current …
A long-dormant volcano in Ethiopia’s Afar region erupted on Sunday, sending massive ash plumes into the sky and spreading dust across nearby communities. The Hayli Gubbi volcano, believed to have been inactive for nearly 12,000 years, spewed ash up to 14 kilometres high. The plume drifted across the Red Sea toward Yemen and Oman, according …
