Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised President Bola Tinubu over his reaction to the killing of an abducted teacher in Oyo state, accusing the presidency of responding to insecurity with “press statements”. Last Friday, gunmen invaded the Esiele community in Oriire local government area of Oyo State, killing two persons and abducting pupils, students…
Rotimi Amaechi, former minister of transportation, says he would carry out electoral reforms within six months if elected president in 2027. Speaking during an interview with Trust TV on Monday, Amaechi said Nigeria’s electoral challenges persist because political elites are not held accountable by citizens. “If I become president in 2027, six months after, we…
Desmond Elliott, member representing Surulere constituency I in the Lagos State House of Assembly, says he was out of Nigeria when the impeachment process against Mudashiru Obasa began. Elliott spoke during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily programme on Tuesday. Earlier, Femi Gbajabiamila, chief of staff to President Bola Tinubu, said he nearly lost…
Finland proposes stricter student immigration reforms Finland is considering tougher immigration rules for international students under a new reform package aimed at tightening entry requirements. According to reports by the Economic Times on Tuesday, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment released the proposals on May 18 for public consultation. The consultation process will run…
Police rescue abducted woman in Edo Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have rescued a kidnapped woman, Jemila Ibrahim, and arrested five suspected abductors in Edo North. Police spokesperson, CSP Eno Ikoedem, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday. According to the statement, security operatives rescued the victim during a bush combing operation…
Government issues apology over human remains scandal Tasmania’s government has issued a formal apology after an investigation uncovered the storage and display of human body parts taken during coronial autopsies without family consent. The findings show that between 1966 and 1991, pathologists may have collected at least 177 human specimens. They then transferred the remains…
The government of Togo has scrapped visa requirements for citizens of African countries visiting the country for short stays, in a move aimed at boosting regional integration. The Ministry of Security announced the policy on Tuesday in a statement posted on its official X account. 30-Day Visa-Free Entry for Africans Under the new rule, African…
Venezuela’s interim President, Delcy Rodríguez, has ordered an investigation into the death of political prisoner Víctor Hugo Quero Navas while in state custody. The decision followed growing outrage over the case and the death of Quero’s mother, Carmen Navas, who died days after authorities confirmed her son’s passing. Mother Dies Days After Son’s Death Confirmed…
Ajibola Basiru, national secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), says politicians seeking electoral victory in Nigeria must align with the ruling party. Basiru spoke during an interview on ARISE News on Monday. According to him, the APC remains the strongest political structure for winning elections in the country. “It makes sense for anybody who…
Shehu Sani, former senator representing Kaduna Central, has won the senatorial primary election of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for Kaduna Central senatorial district. Sani defeated Yusuf Zailani, former speaker of the Kaduna state house of assembly in the contest. The results were announced on Monday by Barrister Sameera Ibrahim, the returning officer for the…
