Former presidential candidate and ex-National Chairman of the Progressives Peoples Alliance (PPA), Peter Ameh, has formally announced his decision to join the National Democratic Coalition (NDC), pledging to work with progressive Nigerians to build a stronger democratic alternative capable of addressing the country’s worsening economic and social challenges.In a statement released on Friday, Ameh said…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has issued a stern warning to property owners in Abuja, threatening to seal off any building found hosting political activities linked to a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by Ibrahim Turaki. According to the minister, any premises used for meetings or the sale…
ADC chieftain Kenneth Okonkwo says Peter Obi left opposition coalition to avoid competitive primaries ahead of the 2027 elections. Fresh cracks are widening within Nigeria’s opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections, as internal disagreements over leadership selection and party processes come into sharper focus. A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Kenneth Okonkwo,…
FG Tightens Rules on Honorary Degrees, Bans Use of ‘Dr’ TitleThe Federal Government of Nigeria has expanded its clampdown on the misuse of honorary academic titles, formally prohibiting recipients from adopting the “Dr” prefix and introducing stricter controls over how such honours are awarded across the country.Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, who announced the decision…
The Senate has resolved to constitute a joint ad hoc committee of the National Assembly to undertake a fact-finding and diplomatic visit to South Africa over the rising wave of xenophobic attacks targeting Nigerians.The delegation, to be led by the Chairman of the National Assembly, will visit the South African Parliament to formally register Nigeria’s…
Arsenal FC have booked their place in the UEFA Champions League final for the first time in two decades following a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Atletico Madrid at the Emirates Stadium, sealing a 2-1 aggregate triumph in their semi-final clash. The decisive moment came just before halftime when Bukayo Saka, who captained the side on…
The Michael has delivered a blockbuster debut, raking in $97 million in the United States and Canada and $217.4 million globally, marking one of the most dominant opening weekends of the year. The film, distributed by Lionsgate and supported internationally by Universal Pictures, pulled in $120.4 million from 82 international markets, underscoring its global appeal…
In an age where love is both lived and livestreamed, the wedding of Ikechukwu Sunday Cross Okonkwo and Chinonso Patricia Okonkwo is shaping up to be far more than a ceremony. It is an experience — one unfolding across intimate spaces and public platforms simultaneously, and doing so with remarkable intentionality. Scheduled for April 25,…
The women’s Junior 200m event at the ongoing MTN Champs in Ibadan delivered one of the most exciting contests of the championships so far, as six athletes broke the 24-second barrier in a blistering semifinal round that has set the stage for a thrilling final.Emerging as the fastest qualifier was Chigozie Rosemary Nwankwo, who powered…
music star Wizkid has weighed in on the ongoing fallout between his longtime associate DJ Tunez and Burna Boy, delivering a sharp jibe that has further intensified tensions. The reaction comes hours after Burna Boy mocked DJ Tunez, also known as Ogbafia, following their altercation at Obi’s House, a popular exclusive hangout in Lagos, where…