Governor Okpebholo pledged during his campaign tour of several wards in Esan West Local Government Area (Iruekpen and Ekpoma) as part of activities ahead of the August 16 Edo Central Senatorial By-election. He announced that construction work on the 500-room hostel for the medical school at Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, will begin in the coming…
Colombian presidential hopeful Miguel Uribe has died, two months after being shot at a campaign rally in Bogotá. His family confirmed his passing on Monday, marking a tragic turn in the nation’s political landscape. Uribe, a 39-year-old conservative senator and grandson of former President Julio Cesar Turbay (1978–1982), was shot in the head and leg…
The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has raised strong objections to the planned August 30 local government elections, warning that the exercise may violate a Supreme Court ruling and disenfranchise eligible voters. Party spokesperson Darlington Nwauju argued that conducting elections while the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is still carrying out…
The Lagos Court of Appeal has reinstated an interim forfeiture order originally secured by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to seize 14 properties allegedly associated with Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello. Delivering the ruling virtually, Justice Yargata Nimpar overturned an earlier Federal High Court judgment that had nullified the order. She emphasized that…
Stakeholders within the Peoples Democratic Party are pushing for a consensus approach in selecting a new party chairman, with former Minister of Information, Professor Jerry Gana, former party chairman, Kawu Baraje, and ex-Kaduna State Governor Ahmed Makarfi reportedly among those eyeing the position ahead of the party’s National Convention scheduled for November 15. At the…
The National Executive Council (NEC) has approved the allocation of ₦17.5 billion to bolster the country’s preparedness and response to anticipated flooding in 2025. Out of the total sum, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) will receive ₦10 billion specifically to support its flood response operations. The decision was made during an NEC meeting held…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that the 2025 Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) will begin on August 18. According to a post on INEC’s official X handle, online pre-registration will open on that date via cvr.inecnigeria.org, while in-person registration at local government offices and designated centres nationwide will follow from August 25. The…
A U.S. federal judge in California has blocked the Trump administration’s decision to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for thousands of immigrants from Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua. In a strongly worded 37-page ruling, District Judge Trina Thompson stated that the plaintiffs “seek only the freedom to live fearlessly and pursue the American dream,” rejecting what…
The Benue State House of Assembly has called for the suspension of Otukpo LGA Chairman, Maxwell Ogiri, for six months following allegations of financial misconduct and abuse of office. The recommendation was announced in a statement by Terver Zamber, Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly. The decision was…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced the launch of the 2025 nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise in preparation for the upcoming elections. In a statement posted on its official X handle on Friday, INEC revealed that online pre-registration will begin on Monday, August 18, 2025, via its portal: cvr.inecnigeria.org. The Commission also…
