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Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele (APC, Ekiti Central), has dismissed allegations that President Bola Tinubu is pressuring opposition lawmakers, particularly from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking at the National Assembly in Abuja, Bamidele justified the defection of three Kebbi State senators—Adamu Aliero, Yahaya Abdullahi, and Garba Maidoki—who formally joined the APC. The event was witnessed by APC National Chairman Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris, and APC Organising Secretary Sulaiman Argungu. Bamidele emphasised that the defections are voluntary and reflect a broader commitment to national unity. “This is…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has pledged to remain focused on Nigeria’s development and unity, saying he will not be distracted from doing what is right. The statement was delivered by Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, at the launch of former Jigawa State Governor Alhaji Sule Lamido’s autobiography, Being True to Myself, in Abuja. Tinubu, represented by Idris, praised Lamido’s contributions to Nigeria’s political history, noting his courage, consistency, and principled stance despite being a strong opposition figure. “This is not just a book launch but a celebration of a life committed to democratic ideals,” Idris said. The…

A Delta State High Court sitting in Warri has dismissed a high-profile chieftaincy suit (Suit No: W/112023) challenging the appointment of Chief Oma Eyewuoma as the Ologbotsere of Warri Kingdom. In a judgment delivered by Justice V.O. Agboje, the court ruled that the case lacked proper legal standing and had not followed due legal process, resulting in its dismissal. Chief Oma Eyewuoma was appointed Ologbotsere of Warri Kingdom in April 2023 by the Olu of Warri, following the removal of Chief Ayiri Emami from the prestigious traditional title. In response, Chief Emami and certain members of the Ologbotsere family lineage…

Photo: WHO DG, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus …What to Know About Cholera, Prevention and Control Angola is currently experiencing its worst cholera outbreak in over two decades, with the highly infectious disease spreading rapidly across 17 of 21 provinces since January 2024. According to United Nations health agencies, the Angola cholera outbreak of 2025 has resulted in nearly 600 deaths and more than 18,000 reported cases. Government and WHO Respond to Cholera Crisis in Angola To contain the spread of cholera, Angola’s Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the World Health Organisation (WHO), has deployed rapid response teams. These teams…

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has confirmed that its Marine Division successfully repelled a recent sea pirate attack along the Oron-Calabar Waterway. In a statement released on Tuesday in Uyo, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, revealed that the marine police operatives acted swiftly after receiving intelligence about an ongoing pirate assault during a search-and-rescue mission in the area. According to DSP John, no fewer than seven armed sea pirates in a speedboat were attacking innocent travellers and residents on the waterway. “Our Marine Police Division responded promptly and mobilised officers to the scene. The hoodlums opened…

Nigerian actress and film producer, Omoni Oboli, has stirred reactions on social media with a witty request following the 2025 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA). In a light-hearted post on her Instagram page, @omonioboli, she wrote: “Now that AMVCA is over, please, I need a favour; those clothes people wore, can they borrow me? “I need to shoot a big wedding scene in a movie, and they will be nice as costumes.” The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the post, which seemed amusing, has drawn reactions from fans and colleagues who praised her entrepreneurial flair and strategic…

By Deborah Nnamdi Senator Adolphus Wabara, Chairman of the Board of Trustees (BoT) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has expressed confidence that the party will survive its current wave of defections and reclaim its strength ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking on Monday at the PDP national headquarters in Abuja during the inauguration of 39 new BoT members, Wabara dismissed concerns about the party’s stability, affirming that the PDP remains resilient despite internal challenges. “The PDP shall not die—it is here to stay,” Wabara declared. He explained that 23 of the new members were nominated by their respective…

Photo: Minister of Finance/Coordinating Minister of Economy, Wale Edun …From News Agency of Nigeria The Debt Management Office (DMO), on Monday, hosted an investor meeting for the issuance of N300 billion series seven Sovereign Sukuk issuance in Abuja. The Director-General of the DMO, Patience Oniha, said that since its inception in 2017, Sukuk has become a product of choice for non-interest investors in the capital market. According to Oniha, the acceptance of the Sukuk is an attestation of one of the major roles of the DMO to develop the domestic capital market, while also raising funds for the Federal Government.…

Professor Chris Piwuna, a renowned Consultant Psychiatrist and Professor of Medicine, has been elected as the new National President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). Piwuna succeeds Professor Emmanuel Osodeke, a Professor of Agriculture at the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State, who was elected ASUU President in May 2021. The election took place during ASUU’s 23rd National Delegates Congress held at the University of Benin, in Benin City, Edo State. Professor Piwuna, the immediate past National Vice President of ASUU and former Dean of Student Affairs at the University of Jos, Plateau State, emerged victorious…

Photo: Presidentn Ibrahim Traore of Burkina Faso Burkina Faso’s army directed and participated in a massacre by pro-government militias of at least 130 civilians in March around the western town of Solenzo, Human Rights Watch (HRW) has said. The findings, published in a new report on Monday, were based on witness testimony and an analysis of footage shared online. The attack was directed against the Fulani ethnic group, who have been displaced en masse in recent months from Banwa province. After the March massacre, the Al Qaeda-affiliated Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) retaliated with a series…