News

The Benue State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has announced the emergence of former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Michael Kaase Aondoakaa (SAN), as the consensus candidate for governorship for the 2027 elections.. The party disclosed this in a statement released on Sunday by its state publicity secretary, Bright Yima Antyo, stressing that Aondoakaa emerged …

Volker Türk, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, said he was “appalled that – in addition to the already severe impact of the conflict – the Iranian people continue to be deprived of their rights.” At least 21 people have been executed and more than 4,000 people arrested on charges related to national security since late February, according to the …

May 4, 2026 Online editor Photographic history 0 L-R: Immediate Past Ambassador of Nigeria to Mauritius, Amb. Yamah Mohammed Musa; Former federal MP, Senator Francis Alimmikhena; President of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Dr. Ike Neliaku; the newly elected Chairman of Broadcasting Organizations of Nigeria (BON), Senior High Chief Tony Akiotu; his wife, Mrs. Ann Akiotu; Senior Lawyer …

The treaty, which brings together Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, enshrines the countries’ voluntary commitment not to develop, acquire, test or deploy nuclear weapons. “A nuclear weapons-free zone (NWFZ) is not only a historical achievement but also a living instrument of regional security, non-proliferation and nuclear risk reduction,” said Christopher King, Head of the Weapons of Mass Destruction Branch …

Access denied You do not have permission to access “http://news.sky.com/story/uk-on-verge-of-joining-eus-16378bn-loan-for-ukraine-as-starmer-seeks-reset-with-brussels-13539984” on this server. Reference #18.152a1202.1777866233.2bd375e8 https://errors.edgesuite.net/18.152a1202.1777866233.2bd375e8

Tension over Jerome Powell has not died down as U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said Sunday she may restart a criminal investigation into the Federal Reserve chair depending on what an inspector general finds about renovations to Fed buildings, just days after suspending the investigation. “I want to see what’s there. If there’s something, great. And if it’s not there, I’ll …

The Sudanese Journalists Syndicate is the latest recipient UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Award in recognition of the role they played in condemning deliberate acts targeting media workers in the conflict. Fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and its former ally, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) – which broke out in April 2023 – has created one of the …

Manchester United have secured their place in next season’s Champions League after beating Liverpool 3-2 in a Premier League match at Old Trafford on Sunday. The Red Devils took a 2-0 lead in the first half, thanks to early goals from Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Sesko. Liverpool then came back to equalize in the second half, with Dominik Szoboszlai and …

Nigeria cannot achieve sustainable economic growth without a functional, inclusive and culturally responsive financial system. Wilfred NJ Ugwuanyi, Professor of Banking and Finance, observed Wilfred Ugwuanyi as he delivered the 39th inaugural lecture of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) in Abuja. In the paper titled “Technological Innovations and Informal Financial Institutions: Implications for Economic Development Amid Cultural Diversity …

Former Labor Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi has announced his resignation from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing rising internal tensions within the party and broader systemic challenges in Nigeria’s political landscape. In a statement released Sunday via X, Obi said the decision came after a period of introspection, revealing that he had endured what he described as “silent pain” …