Why African fashion is gaining global attention
African fashion is going through a quiet but powerful shift. It’s no longer only about…
One killed, two injured in fresh bandits attacks in Kogi
A yet to be identified gunmen suspected to be armed bandits have attacked two communities in Kogi state, killing one resident and injuring two others.
2027: Citing crises, 19 NASS members defect to NDC
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Terrorist attack kills 23 Chadian soldiers
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Drama in Senate as Oshiomhole, Akpabio clash over amended rules
The Senate on Wednesday descended into disorder for over 15 minutes as a heated clash broke out between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Adams Oshiomhole over the reading and interpretation of amended standing rules.
WHO emergency supplies arrive in Bunia as Ebola death toll reaches 136
The World Health Organization has stepped up emergency operations in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo after the country recorded 136 deaths and about 543 suspected Ebola cases, according to Health Minister Samuel Roger Kamba. Medical supplies and international experts are arriving in Bunia as authorities battle the fast-spreading Bundibugyo strain, which currently has no approved…
Fubara Withdraws from APC Gov’Ship Primaries
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has withdrawn from the governorship primaries of the All Progressives Congress (APC), slated for Thursday. In a statement entitled ‘My decision to withdraw from the Rivers State Gubernatorial Primaries’, which he personally signed on Wednesday night, Fubara stated that he would support whoever emerged as the candidate of the…
CBN retains monetary policy rate at 26.5%
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has voted to retain the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 26.5% following its 305th meeting.The decision was reached at the latest MPC session, with 11 members in attendance. The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, announced the decision on…
APC Primaries: 70 NASS members lose return tickets
LAGOS — While the final results of the House of Representatives and Senate primaries of the All Progressives Congress, APC, are awaited, no fewer than 70 of the party’s 330 serving lawmakers in the National Assembly will not return in 2027.APC has 242 Reps and 88 senators, most of whom are seeking re-election. Rep Donatus…
APC Senate primaries: Okowa, Abiodun, Uzodimma win; Ned Nwoko, Goje, others lose
LAGOS — The All Progressives Congress, APC, senatorial primaries across the country, yesterday, produced high-profile winners and losers, amid disqualifications, protests, consensus arrangements and allegations of manipulation. The party barred no fewer than 44 senatorial aspirants from participating in the primaries, including Rivers politician, Tein Jack-Rich, Senator Ipalibo Banigo and former Rivers Head of Service,…
Elon Musk Loses Lawsuit Against OpenAI
A U.S. court has ruled against tech billionaire Elon Musk in his legal battle against OpenAI, marking a major development in the growing global debate over artificial intelligence and corporate control. According to reports, Musk’s lawsuit accused OpenAI and its leadership of abandoning the company’s original nonprofit mission by moving closer toward commercial AI development….
Fear Spreads Across Oyo Community After Teacher Killed During School Kidnap Attack
Tension and grief have continued to spread across parts of Oyo State following the gruesome killing of a teacher during the recent school kidnapping attack in Oriire Local Government Area. According to reports, the teacher was killed during the assault carried out by armed terrorists who stormed multiple schools and abducted dozens of pupils. The…
87 abducted in Borno, Oyo: Senate vows to fast-track state police
Abuja — The Senate has condemned in strong terms the abduction of 87 students and teachers in Borno and Oyo states within 24 hours, despite the $30 million raised globally in 2014 to secure public and private schools across Nigeria. The Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, APC, Ekiti Central, said the incidents underscored the need to…
Terrorists Abduct Over 45 Pupils in Oyo School Attacks
Fear and tension are rising in Oyo State after armed terrorists reportedly abducted more than 45 pupils during coordinated attacks on three schools in Oriire Local Government Area. According to reports, the attackers stormed: Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota Community Grammar School, Esiele L.A. Primary School The incident triggered panic across the affected communities,…
