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The ruling All Progressives Congress has firmly rejected calls to grant automatic tickets to serving members of the National Assembly ahead of the 2026 primaries, insisting that all aspirants must undergo a competitive nomination process. The decision, which is in line with the party’s stance on internal democracy, followed growing pressure from some federal lawmakers calling for guaranteed return tickets. …

Reduce the font size of the article Increase the font size of articles A new day has dawned for fans of Celine Dion as the Canadian icon announced six additional dates for her Paris shows later this year. People hoping to catch one of his previously announced shows can now submit their payments for additional shows on September 18, September …

Hostilities continue in the Middle East, with continued attacks, increasing impacts on civilians, and increasing pressure on critical infrastructure and humanitarian services. Attention also turned to New York, where the Security Council is expected to vote on a Bahrain-led draft resolution on the situation in the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, the number of refugees remains high, access to aid is …

It was really fun as holidaymakers enjoyed their Easter Sunday and Monday holidays with pomp and pageantry through the platform created by MTN Nigeria known as MTN Family Fun Fair. Thousands of families comprising adults and children flocked to Owerri Mall (Shoprite Centre) where they had fun. There was a lottery draw and lots of food, drinks and gift items …

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has expressed shock and outrage over a statement by the Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, directed at Channels Television journalist, Seun Okinbaloye. National president Alhassan Yahya Abdullahi said on Sunday that the union described the minister’s remark as reckless and dangerous. Wike had said: “If there had been a way to break the …

Serge Gasore’s childhood was a nightmare. He was a child when the 1994 genocide against Tutsis began in Rwanda and narrowly escaped death on several occasions. His mother was murdered, and he saw his grandmother killed by a grenade attack on a church where Tutsis were hiding. He spent weeks fleeing Hutu invaders but could not avoid involvement in the …

Members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) are incensed by the de-recognition of the leadership of their party by Nigeria’s electoral umpire, INEC, relying on a March 12, 2026 judgement of the Court of Appeal in Abuja (Appeal No. CA/ABJ/145/2026) viz: Senator David Mark v. Hon. Nafiu Bala Gombe & Ors. This move by the INEC has turned out to …

ADC logo The national president of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) faction, Nafiu Bala, confirmed that he attended the July 2025 event where the party’s interim leaders were unveiled, but denied supporting the emergence of former Senate President David Mark and former Interior Minister Rauf Aregbesola. The ADC has faced a prolonged leadership crisis since July 2025, when an opposition …

Australia’s most decorated living veteran is charged with killing five unarmed Afghans between 2009 and 2012. Police have not named him but it is widely reported that he is Ben Roberts-Smith, a 47-year-old former SAS corporal. He was awarded the Victoria Cross and Medal of Gallantry for his service in the Afghanistan – but now faces five war crimes murder …

The son of the late President Muhammadu Buhari, Yusuf, has announced his intention to contest for a seat in the House of Representatives in the 2027 elections. Bashir Ahmad, former special assistant for digital communications to the late Buhari confirmed the move on his X account (formerly Twitter) on Monday. In a letter dated April 3 and purportedly signed by …