Zimbabwe President Signs Law to Extend Tenure to 2030
Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa signed a constitutional amendment extending his term to 2030, eliminating direct presidential elections and shifting power to Parliament.
Category : Politics
UK Border Patrol Starting Salary Revealed in Naira
The UK Home Office has published the starting salary of border patrol officers at £37,300, equivalent to N68,540,689, along with key responsibilities and benefits.
15 Richest Women in America 2025: Alice Walton Tops at $106B
Alice Walton is America's richest woman with $106 billion, the first female centibillionaire. The Forbes 400 list includes 62 women worth $872 billion, spanning inherited and self-made fortunes.
Richest Black Men 2026: Dangote Leads, Tech Billionaires Surge
Aliko Dangote tops the 2026 list of richest Black men with $28.5B. Tech boom lifts Alexander Karp to #2. Four Nigerians in top 11. Total Black billionaires rise to 27.
Tinubu Names Gbajabiamila Chairman of State Police Committee
President Tinubu inaugurates a committee for state police implementation, naming Femi Gbajabiamila chairman amid controversy over a fake agency scandal.
UK Records 531 Nigerians Using Illegal Routes in Eight Years
UK Home Office data shows 531 Nigerians were detected using illegal routes to enter the UK from 2018 to early 2026, with most stopped at airports and low asylum success rates.
CJN warns new judges: no unsolicited gifts or birthday parties
CJN Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun warns newly appointed judges to reject unsolicited gifts and avoid unnecessary birthday parties to prevent petitions and uphold public confidence in the judiciary.
Sokoto LG Chairman Isa Kalanjeni Resigns From APC, Steps Down
Isa Kalanjeni, Executive Chairman of Tangaza LGA in Sokoto, has resigned from the APC and his position, citing personal reasons and administrative challenges.
Senate Denies ₦1.3bn Fake Agency Budget Controversy
The Nigerian Senate clarifies it did not create or insert the ₦1.3 billion budget line for the non-existent Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council in the 2026 budget.
El-Rufai's wife appeals to Tinubu for fair treatment
Hajiya Asiya El-Rufai urges President Tinubu to ensure basic rights for her husband, citing their campaign support in 2023.
Ex-PDP Candidate in Sokoto Resigns, Joins APC
Malam Saidu Umar Ubandoma, the PDP governorship candidate in Sokoto State, has resigned from the party and joined the APC, citing Senator Wamakko's leadership and Governor Aliyu's performance.
Sunday Dare Predicts Tinubu Will Win 2027 Election
Sunday Dare, special adviser to President Tinubu, says the incumbent is favored to win the 2027 election due to ongoing reforms, dismissing threats from Atiku and Obi.
18 First Term APC Governors Meet in Kebbi
Eighteen first-term APC governors are holding a closed-door meeting at the Kebbi State Government House, chaired by Kaduna Governor Uba Sani.
NDC Reiterates Demand: Sack Gbajabiamila Over Fake Agency
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has renewed its call on President Bola Tinubu to sack Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila over corruption allegations linked to a fake agency, the PFIPC.
Trump Threatens Troop Pullout from Europe Over Greenland
US President Donald Trump renews demand for Greenland control, warns NATO allies he may reconsider US military presence in Europe if they oppose him and fail to boost defence spending.
ICPC Accuses El-Rufai of Violating Medical Visit Conditions
ICPC accuses former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai of violating court-approved medical visit conditions, arrests his personal doctor for false statements.
FG Suspends New Internet Regulations for Policy Review
The Federal Government suspends new internet and digital platform regulations pending a harmonised national policy framework, as announced by Minister Bosun Tijani.
Tinubu directs ICPC to investigate fake presidential council
President Tinubu has ordered the ICPC to investigate the fictitious Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, with a 30-day deadline for a comprehensive report.
Arapaja Dumps PDP, Set to Join APC Ahead of 2027
Taofeek Arapaja, PDP national secretary, reportedly defects to APC after fallout with Governor Seyi Makinde over primary election grievances.
Tinubu Orders ICPC Probe Into Fake Agency in 30 Days
President Tinubu has directed the ICPC to investigate a fake presidential agency within 30 days, following reports of fraudulent activities.
Tinubu Orders ICPC Probe into Fake Agency Saga
President Tinubu directs ICPC to probe the alleged fictitious Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council and related forgeries in the Gbajabiamila-Adeyemi dispute, with a 30-day deadline for a comprehensive report.
UK Issues New Photo Rules for Visa Applicants
The UK Visas & Immigration office has published fresh photo guidelines for visa and ETA applicants, emphasizing clarity, colour, no editing, and proper lighting to avoid delays.
Senator Onawo dumps ADC for APM, cites internal crises
Senator Ogoshi Onawo of Nasarawa South has defected from the African Democratic Congress to the Allied Peoples Movement, citing internal crises and legal battles, just weeks after joining the ADC.
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FG may demolish Lagos Coastal Road homes over flooding
The Federal Government plans to demolish some buildings along the Lagos Coastal Highway corridor to improve drainage and reduce flooding, with compensation for affected owners.
Ex-PDP Sokoto Candidate Saidu Ubandoma Joins APC in Abuja
Saidu Umar Ubandoma, PDP's 2023 Sokoto governorship candidate, officially joined the APC at Senator Wamakko's Abuja residence, citing developmental progress under Governor Aliyu.
ICPC Arrests El-Rufai’s Personal Doctor Over Misleading Visit
ICPC arrests Professor Bello Abubakar, El-Rufai's physician, for misleading the commission about a medical visit used for a political meeting.
False Claim: Judge Who Declared Tinubu Winner Did Not Go Blind
A viral claim that Judge Tsamma Abubakar went blind after eye surgery in London is false. Fact-checkers found no such judge existed on the 2023 election petition panels.
Primate Ayodele Predicts Tinubu vs Atiku in 2027, Says Obi Robbed
Primate Elijah Ayodele predicts the 2027 presidential election will be a contest between Bola Tinubu and Atiku Abubakar, with Peter Obi facing robbery in some regions.
Northerners React to Modu Sheriff’s Claim on Obi in 2027
Ali Modu Sheriff alleged Peter Obi believes in Biafra and seeks to divide Nigeria. Northerners react, many saying Sheriff deflected from real security issues.
Tinubu FEC recite old national anthem in viral video
A viral video shows President Tinubu and FEC members reciting the old national anthem during a meeting, months after he signed a bill reverting to it in May 2024.
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