Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has dismissed two of his aides following their attendance at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national convention in Ibadan, Oyo State, despite explicit instructions to refrain from participating. The move has sparked conversations about loyalty, party alignment, and internal discipline within the state government. The two aides affected […]
Tanzania’s President, Samia Suluhu Hassan, has come under intense scrutiny after unveiling a major cabinet reshuffle that placed close family members in key government positions. The announcement, made on Monday as she released an expanded ministerial lineup, has ignited nationwide debate over nepotism and governance. Among the most talked-about appointments is that of her […]
Italy is facing renewed criticism over its tightening of reproductive laws after the government’s expanded surrogacy ban triggered widespread claims that the country had effectively barred gay and lesbian couples from becoming parents. While the headline circulating on social media exaggerates the situation, the new policy marks one of Europe’s toughest restrictions on family-building […]
The leadership crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) intensified on Tuesday as the National Executive Committee (NEC) aligned with the faction loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, announced the expulsion of key party figures, including three sitting governors and several senior stakeholders. During the 103rd NEC meeting held […]
Nigerian comedian, Freedom Okpetoritse Atsepoyi, popularly known as Mr Jollof, has apologised after his confrontation with social media commentator, VeryDarkMan caused a disruption aboard a United Nigeria Airlines flight. In a video shared on Instagram on Tuesday, Mr Jollof addressed the incident, insisting he is not prone to violence and only reacted to what he […]
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has shifted a planned meeting at its national secretariat to Wednesday, following disturbances that interrupted preparations on Tuesday. PDP National Chairman, Tanimu Turaki, SAN, briefed reporters after the incident, saying the party had no option but to delay the session to maintain order and protect participants. “In light […]
World No. 1, Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from this week’s Davis Cup Final 8 in Bologna after medical examinations confirmed swelling in his right hamstring. The 22-year-old, who has won six Grand Slam titles, announced his withdrawal on Tuesday, saying doctors advised him to rest rather than compete. “I am very sorry to announce that […]
Alhaji Fasiu Bakene, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party’s Board of Trustees, has assured party members that internal divisions will soon be resolved, affirming that the PDP remains poised for a strong showing in the 2027 elections. Bakene, a former Ogun State House of Assembly member, spoke on Tuesday in Abeokuta, noting that internal […]
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Joash Amupitan (SAN), has declared that the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System has effectively eliminated identity theft in Nigeria’s elections, insisting the era of impersonation and multiple voting is over. Amupitan made the assertion at the 2025 Digital Nigeria International Conference and Exhibitions in Abuja, where he was […]
Former Kaduna State lawmaker and 2019/2023 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Isa Mohammed Ashiru, has expressed deep gratitude to God for preserving his life and that of his family after a raging fire completely destroyed his mansion. The incident, which occurred late Monday night in Kaduna, consumed the multi-million-naira property, leaving […]
