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A fresh amendment to Nigeria’s 2026 Electoral Act has stirred intense debate across the political landscape, particularly following a proposal by the House of Representatives to impose strict penalties on individuals who belong to more than one political party simultaneously. The amendment prescribes a fine of ₦10 million, a maximum prison term of two years, or both, for offenders, alongside the forfeiture of their membership in all affected political parties. […]

BREAKING NEWS: CAF Overturns AFCON 2025 Result; Morocco Declared Champions RABAT, MOROCCO — In a stunning reversal that has sent shockwaves through the football world, the CAF Appeal Board has officially voided Senegal’s victory in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final, awarding the title to Morocco via a 3–0 forfeit. The decision, released today, comes after a successful appeal by the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football (FRMF) regarding […]

A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory sitting in Maitama has awarded a cost of N500,000 against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over delays in the ongoing trial of former Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele. Justice Hamza Muazu imposed the cost after the prosecution failed to present its witness at Tuesday’s hearing, despite seeking multiple adjournments in the case. The judge granted the prosecution what he described as […]

Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State and his deputy, Onyekachukwu Gilbert Ibezim, have been sworn in for a second term in office. The inauguration ceremony took place on Tuesday at the Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka. The oath of office and allegiance was administered to the duo by the Chief Judge of the state, Onochie Anyachebelu. The event was attended by several prominent dignitaries, including Vice President Kashim Shettima, former […]

No fewer than 23 people have been confirmed dead, while 108 others sustained injuries following a series of suspected suicide bomb attacks in Maiduguri. The spokesperson of the Nigeria Police Force in Borno State, Nahum Daso Kenneth, disclosed that calm has been restored across the city, although security has been significantly reinforced. The coordinated explosions, which occurred on Monday, targeted three busy locations — the Monday Market, the gate of […]

Nigerian singer Portable has expressed frustration over what he described as low earnings from music streaming platforms despite consistently releasing songs and having an international fanbase. In a recent video, the “Zazu” crooner appealed to music executive Don Jazzy for guidance on how to improve his streaming revenue. Portable said his income from Apple Music remains disappointing, attributing it partly to claims that streams from Nigeria generate less revenue compared […]

The Nigerian Bar Association has criticised the conduct of a Federal High Court judge following an incident involving human rights activist Omoyele Sowore. The controversy occurred on Monday, March 16, 2026, at the Federal High Court in Abuja during proceedings presided over by Mohammed Umar. The incident reportedly involved Sowore’s lead counsel, Marshall Abubakar, and stemmed from a disagreement over hearing dates. According to reports, the judge allegedly directed the […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed security chiefs to relocate to Maiduguri and take charge of the security situation following deadly explosions in the state capital. The directive follows Monday night’s attacks in which suspected terrorists detonated explosives at multiple locations across Maiduguri, leaving at least 23 people dead and about 108 others injured, according to police authorities. In a statement, the President said the deployment of top security officials, […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday departed Abuja for a two-day state visit to the United Kingdom, aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and advancing key economic and security partnerships. The President left the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at about 10 a.m., accompanied by the First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, following an invitation from King Charles III, who will host the Nigerian delegation at Windsor Castle. He was […]