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There is gossip. There is political gossip. And then there is gossip by the President of the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Those are not the same thing. When ordinary people gossip, friendships may collapse, marriages may suffer, reputations may be damaged, and WhatsApp groups may catch fire. But when the holder of one of Nigeria’s highest constitutional …

Peter Obi … Urges NDC presidential candidate to quit the race The All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council (APC – PCC) has described the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, as unfit for leadership anywhere. He said disclosures by the Anambra State Government during its eight-year tenure exposed unpaid workers’ salaries and undisclosed external borrowings behind …

The Plateau State Government has imposed an immediate dusk to dawn curfew on three local government areas following emerging security concerns in some parts of the state. The affected local government areas are Barkin Ladi, Bokkos and Mangu, where residents have been ordered to restrict their movements between 6pm and 6am until further notice. The directive, which came into effect …

The deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners should force Northern leaders to confront a failure far greater than illegal mining: the failure to protect the people and lands from which their wealth originates. Earth is patient. It keeps its secrets under granite, schist and laterite, beneath plant roots and riverbeds. Gold lies dormant in its geological matrix. Lithium waits in …

The trial of Bauchi State Accountant General, Sirajo Muhammed Jaja continued on Monday, September 21, 2026 at the Federal High Court in Abuja presided over by Justice Obiora Egwuatu with witnesses revealing how Jaja diverted state funds to private companies. Jaja is facing prosecution by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) along with Aliyu Abubakar, Abubakar Muhammed Hafiz, Ari …

Donald Trump The White House has launched a 24-hour streaming channel known as “Trump TV,” giving viewers direct access to videos, announcements and other content from President Donald Trump’s administration. The White House announced the launch on its official X account on Monday, describing the platform as a real-time stream featuring past presidential moments, major announcements and other highlights from …

“Achieving peace is not something that just happens,” the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said in a message for Monday International Day of Peace. “It is a joint and firm choice to invest for a better future.” Invest in peace is this year’s theme, reflecting the founding principles of the United Nations, founded in the ashes of the Second World …

Nigeria will face Morocco in the quarterfinals of the 2026 African Men’s Volleyball Nations Championship on Monday, September 21. Morocco sealed a place in the round of 16 after beating the Democratic Republic of the Congo 3-0 (25-20, 25-21, 29-27) in the round of 16 on Saturday, September 19. Before the match, Nigeria men’s national team coach Ryan Masajedi identified …

More than a decade ago, the world was on track to warm by more than 4°C compared to pre-industrial levels. Climate action since Paris Agreement has reduced that figure to 2.3°C if current national commitments are fully implemented. The UN has been at the center of those efforts, pushing for stronger national plans, a faster transition to renewable energy and …

Nigeria’s solid minerals sector presents a bittersweet history for the country and its people, particularly in northern Nigeria. Mining has created wealth, jobs and economic opportunities for individuals and communities. In mineral-rich areas, it provided livelihoods and opened up new sources of income. At the same time, illegal mining activities have contributed to insecurity, environmental degradation, exploitation and social disorder …