Oluwole Osaze-Uzzi, former director of voter education and publicity at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), says the commission cannot legally leave a political party without a recognised leadership. Osaze-Uzzi spoke on Sunday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, where he weighed in on the controversy surrounding INEC’s decision to de-recognise the David…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed allegations of political interference in the internal crisis within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), insisting it has no responsibility to shield opposition parties from internal crises. Felix Morka, national publicity secretary of the APC, stated this on Sunday during an interview on Channels Television. Morka said the challenges…
The singer, Olawale Ashimi, popularly known with his stage name Brymo, is in the news again due to his recent misogynistic opinion regarding apologies. The singer believes it is an absolute mistake for a man to apologize to a woman when the latter is at fault. To him, a man who apologizes to a lady…
Grammy-nominated singer Davido has shared that he is rethinking his plans to enter politics. He expressed concerns about the difficulties celebrities face when transitioning into political roles. During a recent Twitch livestream with streamer Davrel, Davido explained that his thriving entertainment career and legacy have made him hesitant about stepping into the political world. He…
Seun Okinbaloye, anchor of Politics Today on Channels Television, says he is not intimidated by comments made by Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), over his remark that Nigeria is drifting into a one-party state. In a media chat, the minister said he “would have shot him” over comments on Nigeria’s political…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a massive ₦3.3 trillion payment plan aimed at clearing long-standing debts and restoring stability to Nigeria’s Power Sector. Clearing Decade-Long Power Sector Debts The payment plan is part of the Presidential Power Sector Financial Reforms Programme, designed to resolve legacy debts that have accumulated between 2015 and 2025. After…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has directed all resident electoral commissioners (RECs) to suspend publicity and preparations for the planned nationwide voter revalidation exercise. INEC conveyed the directive in a letter signed by Rose Oriaran-Anthony, secretary to the commission, instructing officials to put all arrangements on hold pending further directives. The commission had, on…
Nigeria’s leading carrier, Air Peace, has unveiled plans to expand its international footprint with new direct flights from Gateway International Airport to London, marking a major boost for regional aviation and connectivity. A New International Gateway for Ogun State The announcement was made by Air Peace CEO Allen Onyema following an inspection of the newly…
Nigeria is set for a major infrastructure boost as the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) teams up with the World Bank to fund critical power and port projects across the country. New Funding Platform to Unlock Private Investment Speaking during a media briefing on NSIA’s 2025 financial performance in Abuja, Managing Director Aminu Umar-Sadiq revealed…
Telecommunications giant Bharti Airtel has reached a major global milestone, crossing 650 million mobile subscribers and officially emerging as the world’s second-largest telecom operator by customer base. Massive Growth Across Africa and Asia The milestone, confirmed using data from GSMA Intelligence, highlights Airtel’s rapid expansion across key markets in India and Africa. Bharti Airtel now…
