Supreme Court to hear PDP leadership appeals April 22
The Supreme Court has fixed April 22 to hear two separate appeals filed by the Kabiru Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The faction is seeking to overturn the Court of Appeal’s decision invalidating the Ibadan National Convention held on November 15-16, 2025. A five-member panel of the apex court, led by […]
Iran puts cost of war at $270bn
Iranian Government has on Tuesday estimated that, the cost of the war launched by the United States (U.S.) and Israel has at February costs $270 billion. The government spokeswoman, Fatemeh Mohajerani, told the Russian state news agency RIA Novosti that, the figure was a preliminary estimate. According to Mohajerani, the first step in putting […]
House of Reps Minority Whip dumps PDP
The Minority Whip of the House of Representatives, Ali Isa , has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing internal challenges and what he described as the hijacking of the party by undemocratic forces. In a resignation letter dated April 14, and addressed to the Chairman of Kindiyo Ward in Cham, Balanga […]
Oyebanji: When trust, performance shape a leader’s acceptability
By Wole Olujobi Ekiti people are on the march again to elect a governor that will run their affairs from October 16, 2026 to October 16, 2030. In the loop is the incumbent Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji who is virtually running a lone race as opposition parties are in the limbo, existing […]
PROFESSOR AKWASI B. ASSENSOH IS 80!
By Toyin Falola With an unreserved enthusiasm and with profound respect at this very moment, I write to offer an unbiased celebration for a distinguished academic, public intellectual, and scholar, in the person of Professor Akwasi B. Assensoh, as he turns 80 on April 1st, 2026. The erudite scholar is a distinguished individual […]
Fallen soldiers in Benisheikh are unforgettable heroes, Tinubu declares
President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sadness over the loss of the brave soldiers of the 29 Task Force Brigade, Operation HADIN KAI, who died in a coordinated terrorist attack on their camp in Benisheikh, Borno State. The President also expressed heartfelt condolences to the military and the families of the soldiers, urging them […]
Tinubu greets Dangote on his birthday
President Bola Tinubu has extended warm felicitations to Alhaji Aliko Dangote (GCON), Africa’s leading industrialist, accomplished businessman, and Chairman of Dangote Group, on his birthday on Friday, April 10. The President acknowledged Dangote’s outstanding contributions to Nigeria and Africa’s economic growth and industrial development. “Aliko’s entrepreneurial vision, resilience, innovation, and commitment to excellence have […]
Ex-Iranian foreign minister dies of airstrike wounds
Former Iranian foreign minister Kamal Kharrazi has died from wounds sustained in an airstrike, Iranian state media reported early on Friday. Kharrazi, head of the Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, was injured days earlier in an Israeli-U.S. airstrike, the state news agency IRNA reported, saying he “was martyred a few hours ago.” Kharrazi was […]
Zamfara ADC welcomes Marafa
The Zamfara chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has welcomed Sen. Kabiru Marafa and his supporters into the party. This is contained in a statement by the chapter’s Publicity Secretary, Abdulkarim Umar, in Gusau on Thursday. He said Sen. Marafa’s experience and dedication were expected to enrich the party’s mission and vision in […]
Trump asks Iran not to charge fees for tankers going through Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump said Iran should not charge fees to tankers going through the Strait of Hormuz, which has been blockaded since the start of the Iran war, causing the worst disruption to global energy supplies in history. “There are reports that Iran is charging fees to tankers going through the Hormuz Strait,” Trump […]
