Nigeria’s Presidency Addresses One-Party State Concerns The Nigerian presidency has responded to concerns about the country moving towards a one-party system. These concerns arose after politicians defected from opposition parties to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Recent Defections Prompt…
Nigeria – Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar delivered sharp criticism against the Bola Tinubu administration Sunday. Atiku criticizes Tinubu and his government, stating they lack any significant achievements since taking office. Accusations of Failed Leadership Writing on his official X…
Abuja – Nigeria’s anti-graft agency, the EFCC, has publicly declared four individuals wanted. They are sought in connection with alleged crypto fraud linked to the online trading platform Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX). The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission named the suspects as Seyi…
Maceio – Brazil’s former president Fernando Collor de Mello has been arrested and taken to prison. He begins serving a nearly nine-year sentence for corruption and money laundering. The Collor de Mello arrest comes after the nation’s highest court denied his final appeal…
Abuja – Ghanaian authorities rescued 219 young Nigerians forced into cybercrime, the Nigerian government confirmed. This cross-border operation freed the Nigerians rescued in Ghana from traffickers. About 231 individuals, including victims and suspected traffickers, are expected back in Lagos on Friday. Nigeria’s Minister…
Vatican City – Pope Francis chose burial outside the traditional Vatican grottoes. The pontiff, who died on Easter Monday, requested burial at the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome. This choice for the Pope Francis burial site differs from recent papal practice.…
Lagos – The family of Chief Ayo Adebanjo, the late factional leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political group Afenifere, has announced the arrangements for his burial. Chief Adebanjo passed away on February 14 at the age of 96, remembered as a steadfast…
Abuja – President Bola Tinubu met with Nigeria’s security chiefs on Wednesday and ordered a complete security overhaul. This followed increasing violence across the nation. The meeting happened at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa after Tinubu returned from an 18-day trip abroad.…
Port Harcourt – Signs suggest suspended Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara is considering concessions to calm the political waters in the state. This follows a recent private meeting between Fubara and President Bola Tinubu in London, fueling speculation about the governor’s…
EKITI STATE, NIGERIA – The Ekiti State Caucus of the All Progressives Congress (APC) gave its endorsement to President Bola Tinubu and Governor Biodun Oyebanji for second terms. The group cited the leaders’ performance and policies as reasons for the support. Backing…
