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A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress and veteran publisher, Dele Momodu, has dismissed mounting calls for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to step aside from the 2027 presidential contest, describing the campaign as “unbridled chicanery.” Momodu issued the response on Saturday via a post on X, directly addressing a viral video by activist…
Pope Leo XIV delivered a forceful condemnation of what he termed “a handful of tyrants” ravaging the world with war and exploitation, speaking from the heart of Cameroon’s separatist conflict during his four-nation African tour on Thursday. The pontiff travelled to Bamenda, the capital of Cameroon’s Northwest Region, where jubilant crowds lined roads, blowing…
Nigeria’s data protection regulator has issued an urgent warning over what it describes as coordinated cyber threats targeting the country’s financial systems and critical digital infrastructure, urging organisations handling personal data to immediately reinforce their security frameworks. In a Data Protection Advisory issued on Thursday and signed by its Head of Legal, Enforcement and…
Washington has positioned itself as architect of potential diplomatic breakthrough in the Middle East, with President Donald Trump declaring that Israeli and Lebanese leaders will engage in direct conversation Thursday a development that would mark the first such contact in the history of the two states. The announcement follows closely on the first ambassadorial-level meeting…
A comprehensive flood forecast released yesterday by the Federal Government warns that no fewer than 33 states and the Federal Capital Territory will experience high flood risk during the 2026 rainy season, with authorities urging immediate preparatory measures to avert a repeat of previous disaster years. The 2026 Annual Flood Outlook, presented by the…
King Charles III will deliver a landmark address to a joint session of the United States Congress during his first state visit as monarch, Buckingham Palace announced on Tuesday. The four-day visit, scheduled to begin April 27, will “recognise the shared history of our two nations” and celebrate “deep people-to-people connections,” the royal communications…
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai appeared at the Kaduna State High Court on Tuesday for a bail application following a nine-count charge of fraud and abuse of office. The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) alleges that El-Rufai presided over a series of financial infractions during his tenure, including a ghost…
Former Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke has told a London court she never accepted bribes or abused her office during her tenure. Appearing at Southwark Crown Court on Monday, the 65-year-old rejected prosecution claims that she traded government contracts for millions of pounds in luxury perks. Addressing the jury, she portrayed herself as a reformer who…
Nasir El-Rufai, the former governor of Kaduna State, appeared at the State High Court on Monday to face corruption charges. Security operatives cordoned off the court premises and took up positions at strategic points to manage a heavy presence of spectators. The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) is prosecuting Mr El-Rufai…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has warned of thunderstorms, rainfall and strong winds across parts of the country on Monday, April 13, urging residents and operators to take safety precautions. In its forecast released on Sunday, NiMet said northern states will experience sunny conditions in the morning, with “isolated thunderstorms over Adamawa and Taraba” expected…
