Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed confidence that Nigerians will re-elect President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. He attributed his optimism to what he described as visible gains from the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Sanwo-Olu spoke during an interview on TVC’s Journalist Hangout on Monday in Lagos. His Special Adviser on Media…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed February 21, 2026, for bye-elections into the Ahoada East II and Khana II State Constituencies in Rivers State. The commission will conduct the polls on the same day as the Federal Capital Territory Area Council elections. INEC reached the decision during an extraordinary meeting held on Monday…
South Africa opened their Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Angola in Marrakesh on Monday. Burnley striker Lyle Foster scored the winning goal late in the second half to secure Bafana Bafana’s first opening-match win at the tournament in 21 years. The result marked a long-awaited breakthrough for South Africa,…
The Federal Government has approved mandatory pre-employment drug testing for all prospective applicants into the Nigerian Public Service. The policy forms part of renewed efforts to curb illicit drug use and strengthen discipline within the national workforce. The approval was disclosed on Monday in a statement issued by the Director of Information and Public Relations…
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has cautioned inter-city road transport operators against imposing arbitrary fare hikes during the festive season. The warning follows a surge in consumer complaints across several parts of the country. The commission acknowledged that the yuletide period often comes with increased travel demand. It also recognised that operators…
Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has criticised the House of Representatives for rejecting a proposal to criminalise vote-buying during party primaries. He described the decision as a serious setback for Nigeria’s democratic process. In a statement shared on his official X handle on Sunday, Obi said many Nigerians had expected lawmakers to take…
Residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, have raised concerns over the rising cost of beef, chicken and other livestock as Christmas celebrations approach. Many said the price surge has affected their ability to prepare traditional meals for the season. As a result, several families have adjusted their festive plans. According to residents, livestock…
A drone strike on a crowded market in Sudan’s North Darfur State has killed at least 10 people, first responders confirmed over the weekend. The attack further highlights the worsening security situation as fighting escalates across several parts of the country. Volunteer responders said the strike hit Al-Harra market in the town of Malha on…
More than half a million people in Cambodia have fled their homes following two weeks of intense border clashes with neighbouring Thailand, according to the country’s interior ministry. In a statement released on Sunday, the ministry said ongoing shelling and aerial bombardments had forced large-scale evacuations from border communities and schools. It placed the total…
Africa’s richest man, Dr. Aliko Dangote, has issued a seven-day ultimatum to a Kaduna-based businessman, Engr. Kailani Mohammed, demanding a full retraction and public apology over alleged defamatory statements or face a N100 billion lawsuit. Dangote made the demand through his legal counsel, Dr. Ogwu James Onoja (SAN), in a letter dated December 20, 2025….
