Saturday, September 5, 2026

Politics

April 16, 2026

Gov Fubara reaffirms commitment to tackling Rivers’ housing deficit

Mr Fubara described the housing sector as a critical driver of economic growth, urging stronger innovation and collaboration to bridge the state’s housing deficit.

Fubara inspecting project
April 16, 2026

Nigerian professor advises Tinubu, other politicians on communicating performances not promises

Mr Dandaura, of the Department of Theatre and Cultural Studies, Faculty of Arts, made the call on Wednesday.

Emmanuel Dandaura
April 16, 2026

Malema sentenced to five years in prison

Mr Malema was handed five years’ imprisonment after he was tried for illegally owning a gun and shooting it in public.

Julius Malema
April 16, 2026

Community leader enters Abia assembly race, promises competent representation

A community leader, Chidozie Ibeleme, has declared his ambition to run for the Umuahia South state constituency seat in the Abia State House of Assembly in 2027.

Abia state assembly complex
April 16, 2026

NMA members seek fairness, clarity in electoral process

Some members of the Nigerian Medical Association have called for greater clarity and fairness in the association’s electoral process.

Doctors performing surgery
April 16, 2026

INEC reaffirms commitment to youth inclusion

INEC has reaffirmed its commitment to youth inclusion, urging active participation in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration and future elections.

Corps members
April 16, 2026

JUSUN vows to resist attempts by Osun politicians to harass judges, magistrates

“The union will take all necessary legal and industrial actions to safeguard judges and magistrates from any form of harassment,” said JUSUN.

Osun Governor, Ademola Adeleke signing a document
April 16, 2026

Catholic bishops defend Pope Leo after JD Vance’s theology criticism

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has rallied behind Pope Leo XIV after U.S. Vice-President James David ‘JD’ Vance publicly criticised the pontiff’s comments condemning war.

Pope Leo in Africa
April 15, 2026

Nasarawa govt announces new Osu Ajiri of Udege chiefdom

The Nasarawa government has announced the selection of Suleiman Ahmed-Eko as the new Osu Ajiri of the Udege chiefdom.

Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule
April 15, 2026

Cameroonian president signs decree to reinstate vice-presidency

Cameroonian President Paul Biya has signed into law a bill to reintroduce the post of vice-president in the central African nation.

Paul Biya