Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has revealed that all his children supported Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate, in the 2023 presidential election. Wike made the disclosure on Monday during an interview on TVC, explaining that his children’s support for Obi was influenced by the controversy surrounding the All Progressives…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) says it no longer trusts the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to protect its votes in the 2027 general elections. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, stated this on Monday during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today. Abdullahi said the party was making arrangements to independently collate…
Nigeria has recorded 1,086 confirmed cases of Lassa fever and 259 deaths across 24 states and 118 Local Government Areas in 2026, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC). The figures were contained in the NCDC’s Lassa Fever Situation Report for epidemiological week 36, covering August 31 to September 6, 2026.…
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has admitted he would be disappointed if he fails to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or. The France captain is among the final 30 nominees for the prestigious award and is considered one of the leading contenders. However, Mbappe faces competition from several top players, including Lamine Yamal, Rodri, Harry…
South African investigative journalist Micah Reddy has been released after being detained by authorities in Djibouti over the weekend. The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) confirmed Reddy’s release in a statement on Tuesday, September 22, saying he was safe and expected to return to South Africa. “Micah Reddy has been released from custody…
US President Donald Trump has called on all countries that are members of the International Criminal Court (ICC) to withdraw from the tribunal, renewing his administration’s criticism of the court. Trump made the call on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, during his address to the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York. “The United…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed October 26, 2026, to rule on a no-case submission filed by former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai in his trial over alleged unlawful interception of telephone communications involving National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik fixed the date on Tuesday, September 22, after lawyers representing…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reduced its benchmark interest rate from 26.5 per cent to 23 per cent following the conclusion of the Monetary Policy Committee’s (MPC) 307th meeting in Abuja. CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso announced the decision on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, saying the committee reviewed developments in the global and domestic…
Sweden has clarified the eligibility requirements for its working holiday residence permit, confirming that citizens of only six countries can currently apply under the scheme. According to the Swedish Migration Agency, Sweden has bilateral youth exchange agreements with Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand and South Korea. Citizens of these participating countries aged between…
The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has detected cases of fuel stations allegedly under-dispensing petroleum products at retail outlets across the country. In a statement issued on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, the regulator described under-dispensing as a serious breach of consumer trust and warned that it would intensify enforcement against affected outlets.…
