The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has rejected the petition to recall Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, due to its failure to meet the constitutional requirements outlined in Section 69(a) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended). This decision was communicated on Thursday through INEC’s official statement on social…
In a shocking move, the South African government has suspended all American businesses within its territory and halted mineral exports to the United States. This decision comes on the heels of Donald Trump’s abrupt cutoff of US funding to South Africa, including USAID. The South African government has sent a clear message to Trump, asserting…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has scored a major victory in Borno State, Vice President Kashim Shettima’s home state, as thousands of members from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and other opposition groups defected to the ADC. The mass defection spans all 27 local government areas, including high-profile politicians. Leading the defection are influential figures…
The Northern Youth for Good Leadership & Governance (NYGLG) has conferred an Award of Excellence on Chief Dr. Amos Gizo, Chairman of the Lower Benue River Basin Development Authority, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to nation-building. The award, presented by Comrade Bashir Auwal, Leader of NYGLG, cited Dr. Gizo’s immense contributions to youth empowerment,…
President Bola Tinubu’s condolence visit to Benue State has sparked controversy as Governor Hyacinth Alia has mobilized support groups to welcome the President with a grand procession. The visit, aimed at consoling the state over recent violent attacks, has been overshadowed by the planned welcome ceremony, which critics argue is insensitive given the state’s current…
