Guinea’s military leader, Colonel Mamady Doumbouya, has been declared the winner of the country’s presidential election, according to provisional results released on Tuesday, marking the formal return to civilian rule in the mineral-rich West African nation after more than three years of military governance. Doumbouya, a former special forces commander who seized power in a…
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has firmly dismissed speculations that he may defect from the Labour Party (LP), declaring his resolve to remain within the party despite the decision of its 2023 presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, to leave the platform. Governor Otti made this position clear on Tuesday during his monthly media briefing…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the remand of former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, alongside his son, Abdulaziz Malami, over alleged money laundering offences running into billions of naira. Justice Emeka Nwite, who presided over the case, directed that Malami be held at the Kuje Correctional Centre…
Members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have returned a sum of ₦100,000 each that was allegedly transferred into their personal bank accounts on the directive of the state governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, describing the payment as unsolicited, unapproved, and inconsistent with constitutional provisions governing public expenditure. The development was disclosed in an official…
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has met with Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud in Istanbul for high-level bilateral talks aimed at strengthening cooperation between the two countries. The meeting came in the wake of Israel’s recent recognition of Somaliland as a sovereign state, a move that has sparked diplomatic backlash from Somalia and several other…
The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Babatunde Ayodele, has issued a strong prophetic caution to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the Federal Government’s ongoing tax reform agenda, warning that the policy could become counterproductive if not handled with wisdom, empathy, and careful economic planning. Speaking during a prayer programme at his church…
The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Babatunde Ayodele, has issued a stern warning to the Nigerian government over the nation’s economic direction, cautioning that several multinational companies may soon exit the country if urgent corrective measures are not taken. In a recent prophetic declaration, Primate Ayodele expressed deep concern about the increasingly…
ABUJA — Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr. Abubakar Malami, SAN, on Tuesday pleaded not guilty to a 16-count charge of alleged money laundering preferred against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Malami was arraigned alongside his son, Abdulaziz Malami, before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High…
Nigeria aim to complete a flawless Group C campaign at the Africa Cup of Nations when they face Uganda in their final group-stage match on Tuesday, with the Super Eagles already guaranteed a spot in the knockout rounds. The Super Eagles began the tournament with a 2–1 victory over Tanzania and followed up with an…
United States President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Hamas and Iran, threatening renewed military action if Hamas fails to disarm in Gaza and if Tehran attempts to rebuild its nuclear or ballistic missile capabilities. The warning followed high-level talks between Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday, where both leaders…
