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A Delhi court on Friday discharged former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and 22 others from all charges in the high-profile excise policy case, marking the end of a nearly four-year legal battle that had ensnared key opposition figures and fueled allegations of political vendetta against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government. The ruling by…
Premier League leaders Arsenal are set for a pivotal clash against London rivals Chelsea on Sunday as they seek to maintain their title bid, while Manchester City keeps up the pressure with a vital match against Leeds. Meanwhile, troubled Tottenham’s relegation battle intensifies, with their manager, Igor Tudor, under pressure to steer the club clear…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has dismissed reports of an increase in registration fees for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). In a statement released on Friday, the board described such claims as “entirely unfounded.” Fabian Benjamin, the board’s spokesperson, clarified that the fee structure has remained static since 2019. This stability…
The battle between Nigeria’s aviation sector and its competition regulator has escalated following a damning interim report. The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) claims it has uncovered patterns of “price manipulation” among domestic airlines during the 2025 festive season. In response, the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has dismissed the findings as the…
Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, the Governor of Adamawa State, formalised his long-rumoured exit from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Friday. In a statewide broadcast, Fintiri announced his defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC), carrying with him his entire cabinet and the state’s PDP leadership. He framed the move as a strategic choice for the…
A presidential hopeful of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly rejected the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s claims of success in the recent Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections, dismissing the results as a fabricated narrative amid allegations of coerced defections and institutional interference. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim made the remarks during a PDP stakeholders meeting…
A major political shift unfolded in Adamawa State this week as fifteen members of the state House of Assembly formally resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party, pointing to deep-seated divisions within the party’s national structure that have persisted for years and eroded its unity. Speaker Bathiya Wesley made the disclosure during Wednesday’s plenary session, revealing…
A coalition of opposition figures gathered in Abuja on Thursday to denounce the Electoral Act 2026. Led by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), the group described the new law as a “death knell” for competitive democracy. President Bola Tinubu signed the Act last week, following a swift passage…
Hillary Clinton will appear before a US House Oversight Committee panel on Thursday to answer questions regarding the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The former Secretary of State agreed to the deposition alongside her husband, former President Bill Clinton, to avoid looming contempt-of-Congress proceedings. Both had previously dismissed the summons as a partisan exercise. This…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested 19 suspects during a sweep of the Gezawa community in Kano State. Operatives targeted several notorious drug joints as part of a tactical effort titled “Operation Ramadan Mubarak.” The timing is intentional. Authorities want to ensure that the holy month remains a period of peaceful reflection…
