The number of associations seeking registration as political parties has risen to 171, following the submission of 19 additional letters of intent, the Independent National Electoral Commission confirmed on Thursday. In a statement, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun, said the updated list has been published on…
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, Thursday, successfully brokered a resolution through his intervention, bringing an end to the standoff between the Federal Government and indigenous contractors of Nigeria. This came after the contractors, owed for months, staged a protest in Abuja. Following his appointment as Chairman of the House…
The Independent National Electoral Commission has confirmed that a total of 2,802,790 voters are on the register for the Anambra State governorship election scheduled for Saturday, November 8, 2025. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Thursday by the National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun. According to him, the…
The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party and the state government are at loggerheads over allegations that Governor Monday Okpebholo and his deputy, Dennis Idahosa, have abandoned their duties for foreign trips, while also planning to spend N4.2bn on luxury vehicles for newly nominated commissioners. In a statement on Thursday, the PDP Publicity…
The Kaduna State Police Command has summoned former governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, alongside six prominent leaders of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, for questioning over allegations of criminal conspiracy, incitement of public disturbance, mischief, and causing grievous hurt. In a letter by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the Criminal…
Popular Nollywood actress, Wumi Toriola has been hospitalised amid online criticism. Wumi has been facing strong negative reactions from netizens, and her fans after dragging veteran actor and movie director, Afeez Owo. Afeez Owo who is actress Mide Martins’ husband had during an interview discussed about Wumi’s movie character. Wumi who wasn’t pleased with Afeez’s…
Popular TikTok sensation Habeeb Hamzat Adelaja, better known as Peller, has revealed his intentions to start a family with his longtime girlfriend, Jarvis, shortly after acquiring his first home. The content creator shared the update in a recent social media video, where he expressed that becoming a homeowner has boosted his confidence and given him…
May Edochie, the estranged wife of Nollywood actor Yul Edochie, has taken legal action against Yinka Theisen, the former lover of Yul’s elder brother, Linc Edochie, accusing her of cyberbullying, cyberstalking, and defamation. In a letter issued by her legal representatives, Graylaw Partners, May alleged that Yinka had repeatedly made damaging posts about her on…
Femi Kuti, a popular Nigerian musician and the first son of the Afrobeat founder, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, has revealed why he left his father’s band. Femi made the disclosure during his recent appearance on Afropolitan podcast. Speaking about his decision to part ways with Fela’s music band, Femi Kuti disclosed that he left to discover…
Italian fashion icon Giorgio Armani has died at the age of 91. Armani, celebrated as the very embodiment of Italian elegance, transformed global fashion with his sleek, minimalist approach to tailoring. Born in 1934 in Piacenza, northern Italy, Armani began his career in window dressing before moving into fashion design in the 1960s. Beyond clothing,…
