Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has reaffirmed his commitment to education, healthcare, and empowerment as key drivers of national development. He made this declaration in a statement on Friday via X recounting his visit to Mater Misericordiae College of Nursing Sciences in Afikpo, Ebonyi State. Obi, who toured the…
The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a special security unit, dubbed “Power Rangers,” to protect the nation’s electricity infrastructure. The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, disclosed the plan during an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Friday. “We have decided now with the Minister of Power to have what we call the…
Pope Francis was admitted to hospital in Rome on Friday for tests and treatment for bronchitis, the Vatican announced. The 88-year-old, who has been breathless in recent days and has delegated officials to read his speeches, was admitted following his morning audiences, it said. He was hospitalised at Rome’s Gemelli hospital for “some necessary diagnostic…
The factional National Publicity Secretary of the Labour Party (LP), Abayomi Arabambi, has said that the resignation of Nollywood actor, Kenneth Okonkwo, from the party is inconsequential to the party. It would be recalled that Okonkwo announced his resignation from the Labour Party on Tuesday, claiming that the party is not ready for the 2027…
Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has strongly criticised the Canadian Embassy for denying visa to Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa. General Musa revealed on Thursday, during the maiden annual lecture of the National Association of the Institute for Security Studies, that he and some members of his team were refused visas to…
Iconic Nigerian comedian, Gbenga Adeyinka D’1st, is set to embark on a global comedy tour, bringing laughter and excitement to fans around the world. The Laffmattazz tagged “About Time World Tour” promises to be an unforgettable experience, featuring Gbenga Adeyinka D’1st’s unique brand of comedy and other amazing comedians. The tour will kick off in…
New York’s mayor said Thursday he wanted to work more closely with President Donald Trump on immigration policy, revealing he was even willing to risk the financial hub’s “sanctuary city” status. Adams, who is on the right of the Democratic Party, said on X he had met Trump’s “border czar” Tom Homan to discuss working…
President Bola Tinubu arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Thursday night to participate in the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU) Heads of State and Government. The president was received at the airport by Eshetu Legesse, the Ethiopian Deputy Chief of Protocol; Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, the Minister of Foreign Affairs;…
Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has written to the Senate, requesting that subsequent investigations into the alleged disappearance of 3,907 assault rifles be conducted behind closed doors for security reasons. The IGP also dismissed the 2019 Audited Report by the Auditor-General for the Federation, which claimed that thousands of rifles were missing or unaccounted…
Panama said Thursday it had received a first US military plane transporting 119 deportees of various nationalities, who will now be repatriated to their own countries. President Jose Raul Mulino, who has offered his country as a stopover for migrants expelled from the United States by the Donald Trump administration, said the plane arrived Wednesday…
