The candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has been declared the winner of the Saturday, November 8, 2025, Anambra State governorship election by the Returning Officer of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Edoba Omoregie. Soludo, who polled a total of 422,664 votes, defeated his closest rival, the candidate of the…
The Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria (SCSN) has expressed serious concern over allegations that the newly appointed Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, authored a controversial legal brief containing what it described as “provocative, distorted, and bigoted assertions” against Northern Muslims and the historic legacy of Sheikh Uthman…
…Traces Nigeria’s Football Decline To Controversial Post–AFCON 2002 Disbandment Former Super Eagles captain and midfield maestro, Austin “Jay-Jay” Okocha, has described the Nigerian squad to the 2002 FIFA World Cup in Korea/Japan as the weakest national team he ever played for — linking the country’s football decline to the controversial disbandment of the Super Eagles…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission on Saturday, hosted the 2025 ECOWAS Trade and Investment Forum Exhibition (ECOTIFE 2025) in collaboration with the Lagos International Trade Fair. The flagship event, organized as part of the ECOWAS Golden Jubilee celebrations, focused on promoting trade, attracting investment, and deepening economic integration across the West…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Osun State is deeply troubled by the distressing wave of attacks that has engulfed Ikire in recent weeks, culminating in the heartbreaking killing of a young innocent boy, Adesile Seebu, earlier today. This is a painful moment for the community and for all well-meaning citizens who cherish peace. In…
The Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church Worldwide (Ayo Ni O) has described the threat by the US President on alleged genocides against Christians as a sensitive matter which is beyond churches and their leaders. Speaking with journalists on the alleged silence of church leaders on the matter, on the sideline of the 2025 Annual Conference…
An 85-year-old indigene of Umuleri community in Anambra East Local Government Area of Anambra State, Pa Francis Emeka, has explained why he does not collect money to vote. Although there has been no evidence of vote buying in the area, Emeka said his decision not to collect money to vote was influenced by the late…
The Youth Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria on Saturday threw its weight behind United States President Donald Trump’s claim that Christians are being systematically targeted and killed in Nigeria. Speaking during the National Youth Fellowship Convention held in Abuja, the National Secretary of YOWICAN, Elijah Bako, also welcomed his proposed intervention, saying it…
The Executive Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke has rejoiced with a former Presidential Spokesperson, Dr. Reuben Abatti, on the auspicious occasion of his 60th years birthday, celebrating his cherished contributions to shaping journalism in Nigeria. In a congratulatory message signed by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed noted that Governor Adeleke praises Dr. Abatti…
Former Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Mao Ohuabunwa, has emerged as the factional Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party, following the dissolution of the Adolphus Wabara-led board by a faction loyal to the party’s new Acting National Chairman, Alhaji Abdulrahman Muhammad. The announcement was contained in a communique issued…
