Plateau State Governor Caleb Muftwang is set to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Mr. Istifanus Nwansat, Political Adviser to the governor, told newsmen on Monday in Abuja that the decision to join the APC was motivated by the ongoing crisis within the PDP, which he described …
At least 37 people have died after torrential rains triggered flash floods in the Moroccan coastal city of Safi, the Interior Ministry confirmed on Monday. Authorities reported that heavy overnight rainfall inundated around 70 homes and businesses, swept away 10 vehicles, and left 14 people hospitalized. Local schools announced three days of closures in response …
The Presidency has rejected recent claims by opposition politicians accusing President Bola Tinubu of undermining Nigeria’s multi-party democracy and using anti-corruption agencies to target political opponents. It described the allegations as unfounded and politically motivated. In a statement issued on Sunday, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, said opposition …
Morocco and the United Arab Emirates are set to face off in a thrilling semi-final encounter at the 2025 FIFA Arab Cup in Qatar, with both sides eyeing a place in the final. Morocco enter the match on a confident note after a narrow 1-0 victory against Syria in the quarter-finals secured their spot in …
The Supreme Court has affirmed the constitutional authority of the President to declare a state of emergency in any state to prevent a breakdown of law and order. The apex court also upheld the suspension of elected officials during emergency rule, while stressing that such measures must be temporary. The ruling followed a suit filed …
FC Porto left-back Zaidu Sanusi has joined the Super Eagles’ camp in Cairo as Nigeria Ramp up preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. Sanusi’s arrival brings the number of players currently in camp to 11, with 12 more expected to join later today, Monday, December 15, according to the Super …
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has recovered N37.44 billion and $2.353 million so far in 2025, the agency’s spokesman, John Okor Odey, announced on Sunday. The recoveries were made through asset seizures and forfeitures, marking one of the commission’s most significant annual hauls to date. ICPC Chairman Dr. Musa Adamu …
Leading opposition figures have raised the alarm over what they describe as a creeping slide toward a one-party state in Nigeria, accusing President Bola Tinubu’s administration of using state institutions to intimidate political opponents ahead of the 2027 general election. In a joint statement, former Senate President David Mark; former Vice President Atiku Abubakar; Labour …
Nigeria’s headline inflation rate fell to 14.45 per cent in November 2025, down from 16.05 per cent in October, marking the lowest level in five years, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) reported on Monday. The November Consumer Price Index (CPI) data indicates a 1.6-percentage-point decline month-on-month, continuing a sustained downward trend that began in …
The Lagos Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has reported that 91 people died in road crashes across the state between January and November 2025. Sector Commander Kehinde Hamzat disclosed the figures on Friday during a press briefing at the FRSC headquarters in Ojodu-Berger. The announcement coincided with the annual "Don’t Drink …
