ADC Slams Tinubu's £746M UK Port Deal as 'Mugu'

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has condemned President Bola Tinubu's £746 million port rehabilitation deal with the UK, calling it a 'mugu' agreement that favors British interests and burdens Nigeria with debt while failing to provide local benefit

Lagos 2027: APC Challenged as Group Backs Laja Adeoye

The Lagos For Prosperity Group has endorsed Prince Laja Adeoye as its gubernatorial candidate for the 2027 election, promising to mobilize support to challenge APC dominance and promote affordable housing and job creation in Lagos.

Rivers LGA Employment Row: Chairman, Protesters Trade Blame

A deepening crisis in Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State sees the council chairman, Chidi Lloyd, and over 200 protesters clashing over unpaid salaries and employment status, with both sides trading accusations of fraud and neglect.

City Boy Movement Gives Food Palliatives in Cross River

The City Boy Movement, a youth group supporting President Tinubu's re-election, has distributed food items worth millions of naira to Muslim and Christian communities in Calabar, Cross River State, ahead of Eid-el-Fitr and Easter celebrations.

Soludo Backs Tinubu for 2027, APGA Won't Challenge

Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo declares support for President Bola Tinubu's re-election in 2027, describing him as a friend and ally. APGA will not field a presidential candidate against Tinubu.

Lagos Speaker, Stakeholders Rally for Tinubu's Re-election

Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker Mudashiru Obasa and key stakeholders, including former Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, have urged Nigerians to support President Bola Tinubu's re-election in 2027, citing his Renewed Hope Agenda achievements.

Bauchi APC Turmoil: Yuguda and Tuggar Feud Over Allegations

The All Progressives Congress in Bauchi State faces internal strife as former Governor Isa Yuguda and Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar clash over bribery claims and party destabilization, sparking calls for unity and evidence-based politics.

Israel Closes Schools, Bans Gatherings After Iran Attack

Israel declared a nationwide state of emergency, closing schools and banning public gatherings following Iranian missile strikes in retaliation for a joint U.S.-Israeli operation. Hospitals moved patients underground as air defenses intercepted attacks.

Top 10 Happiest African Countries in 2026

The World Happiness Report 2026 ranks African nations based on factors like income, life expectancy, and social support. Discover which countries lead in happiness and why.

Israel Interim PM Claim Debunked as False Rumor

A viral Facebook post claiming Yariv Levin replaced Benjamin Netanyahu as Israel's interim prime minister has been confirmed as false. No official statements or credible reports support the claim, which originated from a single social media source.

Ejimakor: Kanu's Chains Represent Igbo Oppression

Barrister Aloy Ejimakor, lawyer for IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu, declares that the chains on his client's wrists symbolize the oppression of all Igbo people, urging Southeast governors to de-proscribe the group.

False Claim: Iranian Attack on Trump's Convoy Debunked

A viral Facebook post alleging an Iranian operative attack on Donald Trump's convoy, causing deaths and injuries, has been proven false. Investigation reveals no credible evidence, with images digitally manipulated.

PWDs Demand Full Electoral Inclusion in Nigeria

Persons with disabilities in Nigeria are demanding practical support for full electoral participation, highlighting barriers like inaccessible registration and limited political roles at a multi-stakeholder roundtable in Port Harcourt.

Trump Ultimatum to Iran Over Hormuz Blockade

US President Donald Trump threatens to strike Iranian energy infrastructure if Tehran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours, escalating tensions after Iran's missile attack on Israel.

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