APC Chieftain Joe Igbokwe Raises the Alarm Over Rising Ethnic Bigotry, Warns of Looming National Crisis
A prominent Lagos-based chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Joe Igbokwe, has issued a stark warning about the escalating threat of ethnic bigotry in Nigeria, calling it a dangerous trend that could spiral into national unrest if left unaddressed. In a post shared on his official Facebook page on Wednesday, Igbokwe described the situation […]
Ijaw National Congress Rejects Senate Bill Elevating Sultan, Ooni as Permanent Traditional Council Co-Chairs
The Ijaw National Congress (INC) has strongly opposed a bill currently before the Nigerian Senate that seeks to permanently appoint the Sultan of Sokoto and the Ooni of Ife as the exclusive co-chairmen of the National Council of Traditional Rulers. Describing the proposal as provocative, discriminatory, and a threat to national unity, the INC warned […]
Ten Dead, Four Missing After Bus Disappears in China Floods Amid Worsening Extreme Weather
At least 10 people have been confirmed dead after a bus carrying passengers went missing during torrential rainfall in northern China’s Shanxi province, state media reported on Wednesday. The bus was last seen on Sunday morning in the city of Datong, amid severe flooding that has battered the region. Authorities said search operations are ongoing […]
Labour Party Youth Leader Kennedy Ahanotu Declares 2027 Presidential Ambition, Calls for Generational Reset
In a bold and history-making move, the National Youth Leader of the Labour Party, Kennedy Ahanotu, has formally declared his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election, becoming the first aspirant within the party to openly enter the race. In an interview with the media on Tuesday, the 41-year-old political figure called for a “fresh […]
Morocco Lodges Official Complaint to CAF After WAFCON Final Loss to Nigeria
The Moroccan Royal Football Federation (FRMF) has formally lodged a complaint to the Confederation of African Football (CAF), citing alleged “refereeing injustices” during the dramatic final of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), which ended in a 3-2 victory for Nigeria’s Super Falcons. The high-stakes final, played at Rabat’s Olympic Stadium, […]
Australia Moves to Ban Under-16s from YouTube and Major Social Media Platforms, Sparking Global Debate
Australia is set to implement one of the world’s toughest digital age restriction laws, with a landmark decision to ban children under 16 from accessing platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, and X. The ban, announced on Wednesday by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Communications Minister Anika Wells, will take effect from December […]