Category: News

Nigeria’s former President Goodluck Jonathan Nigeria”s former President Goodluck Jonathan has told a United Kingdom court that he had approved Diezani Alison-Madueke’s use of private jets on some foreign trips. The former minister of petroleum is being tried at the Southwark Crown Court for alleged brine taking. Jonathan disclosed this in a statement, which has […]

By John Dike, Osogbo The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Osun State Council, has congratulated journalists across the state on the occasion of the 2026 Workers’ Day, commending their dedication, resilience, and commitment to professionalism despite the challenges facing the media industry. In a statement jointly signed by the Chairman, Adeyemi Aboderin, and Secretary, Olalekan […]

INEC Chairman Prof Joash Amupitan The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has fixed Saturday, June 20, 2026, for the conduct of bye-elections in six states of the federation, even as it formally welcomed a newly sworn-in National Commissioner, Rear Admiral Jamila Malafa (retd.). The commission, in its bulletin on Thursday, said that its chairman, Prof. […]

David Mark, and Rauf Aregbesola The Independent National Electoral Commission has updated its official records to reinstate Senator David Mark as the National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, alongside other key members of the party’s National Working Committee. Checks on the INEC website on Thursday night confirmed the leadership details for the ADC, including […]

Senator David Mark and Mr Rauf Aregbesola The Supreme Court on Thursday delivered two major judgments that dramatically reshaped the internal leadership battles in the African Democratic Congress and the People’s Democratic Party. The apex court invalidated the PDP’s controversial Ibadan convention while restoring the ADC leadership structure headed by former Senate President, David Mark. […]

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Tunji Disu, has dismissed the officer implicated in the fatal shooting of a civilian in Delta State, in a move that signals a firm response to public outrage and growing concerns over police accountability. The incident, which sparked widespread reactions across social media platforms, drew sharp criticism from Nigerians […]

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees (BoT) says it has assumed control of the party’s national leadership following the Supreme Court ruling that invalidated its recent convention, declaring the move a constitutional necessity. In a statement issued on Thursday by a former Senate President and the BoT Chairman, Senator Adolphus Wabara, the BoT […]

ADC National Chairman Senator David Mark The Supreme Court on Thursday quashed the order for status quo ante bellum made by the Court of Appeal in Abuja in the leadership dispute of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), thereby recognising former Senate President, Senator David Mark led executive of the party. The judgement effectively retores the […]

Ex Labour Party Presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi Former  Labour Party Presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi has criticised President Bola Tinubu over his recent comments defending government borrowing, warning that loans used for consumption could harm the country’s future. Tinubu had said on Wednesday during a meeting with Plateau leaders at the State House that […]

Sisi Alagbo and her husband, Akeem Adesola. Photo: Web The husband of popular social media personality Eniola Fagbemi, known as Sisi Alagbo, Adesola Akeem, has issued a public apology over a leaked sex tape involving his wife, himself and another woman. The video went viral on Monday and has since generated widespread controversy online. The […]