Amupitan Pledges Collaboration With National Assembly For Credible, Fair Elections
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, has pledged to work closely with the National Assembly to deliver a credible, fair, and transparent electoral process for Nigeria. According to a statement by INEC on Monday, Prof. Amupitan made the commitment while addressing participants at the 56th Annual National Conference…
Government Increased Revenue Not Reflecting On Masses — Atedo Peterside
Nigerian entrepreneur and investment banker, Atedo Peterside, has criticised the Federal Government for failing to translate rising revenues into better living conditions for citizens. The economist, in an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, said the government should focus on policies that attract investors and build public confidence in the economy. “The government is supposed…
Mali Ex-PM To Spend Year In Jail After Social Media Post Supporting Political Prisoners
Former Mali prime minister Moussa Mara will spend one year in prison after a Bamako court sentenced him Monday following a social media post supporting political prisoners. His punishment for “undermining the credibility of the state and opposing legitimate authority” additionally includes a one-year suspended sentence. Mara, who was prime minister for eight months from…
Nigeria’s Michelle Alozie Nominated For FIFPRO Women’s World XI (FULL LIST)
Super Falcons defender, Michelle Alozie, has made the shortlist for the FIFPRO Women’s XI with teammates Rasheedat Ajibade, Chiamaka Nnadozie, and Esther Okoronkwo — all instrumental in Nigeria’s 2024 WAFCON triumph — missing out. FIFPRO, which means the Fédération Internationale des Associations de Footballeurs Professionnels, announced the shortlist on Monday. “The FIFPRO Women’s World 11…
PDP Postpones Screening Of Aspirants For 2025 National Convention
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has postponed the screening of aspirants for its 2025 national convention. In a statement on Monday, the opposition party said it was moved due to “unforeseen” issues. “The National Convention Organizing Committee (NCOC) of our great Party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has put on hold the screening of aspirants…
Alleged Defamation: Charges Against Natasha Not Abuse Of Court Process – AGF
The Office of the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice has faulted claim by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan that the charges filed against her before the Federal Capital Territory High Court and the Federal High Court Abuja, amounts to an abuse of court process. The AGF’s office said the charges were duly…
NFF Failed To Deliver Promised FIFA-Funded Stadium In Anambra – Peter Obi
The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has taken a swipe at the Nigeria Football Federation for allegedly failing to deliver a promised FIFA-funded stadium in Anambra. In a post on X on Monday, Obi weighed in to recent allegations of fund mismanagement labelled against the NFF. Some reports alleged that NFF misappropriated FIFA…
Nigeria No Longer On Global Financial Watch List — NFIU
The Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) has announced the official exit of Nigeria from the list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring, commonly known as the grey list. Nigeria was removed from the list by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) at its October 2025 Plenary in Paris, France. Accordign to the NFIU the “milestone” marks…
BREAKING: Tinubu Sacks Service Chiefs, Appoints Replacements
Bola Tinubu has made changes in the hierarchy of the Service Chiefs in furtherance of the efforts of the Federal Government of Nigeria to strengthen the national security architecture. According to a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media & Public Communication, Sunday Dare, the President appointed General Olufemi Oluyede to replace…
JUST IN: Police Re-arrest Sowore On Fresh Charge After Bail
Human rights activist and #FreeNnamdiKanuNow campaigner, Omoyele Sowore, has been re-arrested by the Nigerian Police shortly after his court appearance at the Kuje Magistrate Court on Friday. Sowore, alongside Nnamdi Kanu’s brother, Prince Emmanuel Kanu, a former member of Kanu’s legal team, and ten others, had earlier met their bail conditions. The court granted them…