The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced the formation of a 13-member National Convention Screening Committee to assess aspirants vying for various national positions ahead of its much-awaited 2025 Elective National Convention scheduled to hold in Ibadan, Oyo State, on November 15 and 16, 2025. In a statement released on Saturday, October 25, 2025, by […]
A faith-based and community development organization in Zaria, Kaduna State, Fityanatul Islam Gabari, has thrown its full support behind a proposed bill by Senator Ikechukwu Obiorah aimed at establishing a truly independent electoral body in Nigeria. The group argues that “power must return to the people” by eliminating the ability of political officeholders to control […]
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has received 150 Nigerians who were stranded in Agadez, Niger Republic, through the Assisted Voluntary Return (AVR) programme facilitated by the International Organisation for Migration (IOM). The returnees, comprising 88 adult males, 32 adult females, 14 male children, and 16 female children, arrived at the Aminu Kano International […]
United States President, Donald Trump is scheduled to hold a meeting with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and the country’s Prime Minister during a brief stopover at Al Udeid Air Base on Saturday, the White House has announced. According to US officials, the meeting will take place as Air […]
Ivory Coast went to the polls on Friday as 83-year-old President Alassane Ouattara sought a fourth term in office, a move that has sparked significant controversy and widespread debate. Ouattara, who has been in power since 2010, is the frontrunner in the election, backed by his party, the Rally of Houphouëtists for Democracy and Peace […]
Barcelona’s assistant coach, Marcus Sorg, has said that young star Lamine Yamal will use criticism as motivation ahead of the highly anticipated El Clasico clash against Real Madrid. Yamal, 19, has recently faced scrutiny from pundits and fans over his performances in La Liga. Despite the pressure, Sorg believes the midfielder will channel the […]
Madagascar’s military-led government has officially revoked the nationality of former President Andry Rajoelina, days after his removal from office. The decree, issued on October 24, 2025, cites Rajoelina’s voluntary acquisition of French citizenship in 2014 as the legal basis for the action. Rajoelina, who was impeached on October 14, fled the country […]
Nigeria has continued to regain international confidence, earning a string of positive reclassifications from major global institutions in recognition of the country’s recent economic and governance reforms. In the past two years under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, several international bodies have revised Nigeria’s standing, reflecting improved fiscal discipline, regulatory transparency, and policy […]
The 2023 presidential candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Justice Prof. Peter Umeadi, has announced his resignation from the party and his decision to withdraw completely from partisan politics. Umeadi, a former Chief Judge of Anambra State, made the announcement in a letter personally signed by him and dated October 24, 2025. […]
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State, Hon. Sunday Fagbemi, has said the party is yet to take any official decision on zoning its governorship ticket ahead of the 2027 general elections. Fagbemi made this known while speaking on a radio programme monitored in Ilorin on Friday night, amid growing […]
