Labour Party Plunged into Crisis Over Disqualification of Peter Agada From Presidential Primary
The Labour Party has been thrown into another internal crisis following the disqualification of presidential aspirant Arc. Peter Agada from the party’s forthcoming presidential primary, with aggrieved stakeholders accusing the…
Women Groups Honour Moji Makanjuola at 70 for Legacy in Journalism and Advocacy
Abuja came alive on Tuesday, 26th May 2026, as a coalition of women organisations hosted a grand reception for veteran broadcaster and former NAWOJ president, Chief Mrs Moji Makanjuola, to…
Nigerian Footballer Victor Udoh Dies at 21 During Holiday Visit to Abuja
Nigerian footballer Victor Akaniyene Udoh has died at 21 while on holiday in Abuja, prompting tributes from former clubs and fans across the football world. The forward, who played for…
Iran Partially Restores Internet Access After 88-Day Shutdown
Iranian authorities have partially restored internet connectivity after an almost three-month shutdown imposed during the war with Israel and the United States. Internet monitor Netblocks said on Tuesday that “live…
The Verdict
Gowon and the ‘Old Wounds’ By Olusegun Adeniyi May 21, 2026 Following his capitulation, (Major Chukwuma) Nzeogwu was brought to Lagos and admitted at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH)…
Lagos Government Says Nigeria’s Housing Deficit May Hit 28 Million Units, Unveils New Tenancy Bill to Regulate Rent Hike
The Lagos State Government has warned that Nigeria’s housing deficit could rise to 28 million units, even as it moves to curb arbitrary rent hikes with a new tenancy bill.…
Kenyan Sex Worker Retires at 49 After Servicing 28,000 Men Over 23 Years
A 49-year-old Kenyan sex worker, Sarah Mutero, has retired from the trade after 23 years in which she said she serviced more than 28,000 men. Mutero worked in Embu, Nairobi…
CSO Coalition Condemns Ned Nwoko’s Campaign Against Okowa, Hails Delta North Mandate as Sacrosanct
The Coalition of Civil Society Groups for Peace, Security, Good Governance, and Equity has warned political actors in Delta State against using blackmail and malicious narratives to undermine the All…
China Orders Full Probe After 90 Killed in Shanxi Coal Mine Explosion
Chinese authorities have launched a full investigation after a gas explosion at a coal mine in Shanxi Province killed 90 people and left nine missing. The blast struck the Liushenyu…
Senator Ireti Kingibe Attacked at ADC Secretariat During Primary Monitoring
Senator Ireti Kingibe has alleged that she was physically attacked and briefly held hostage by political thugs at the African Democratic Congress secretariat in Gudu, Abuja. The senator representing the…
