Mobile Police officers in Calabar on Tuesday, March 10, sealed off a venue scheduled for the inauguration of a membership registration, mobilisation, and revalidation committee of the African Democratic Congress. The party had planned to inaugurate the committee, led by Eko Alobo, ahead of its primaries at an event centre along Marian Road by 10:00…
The United States has begun using British military bases for certain operations linked to the conflict with Iran, the UK government said on Saturday, March 7. According to the UK Ministry of Defence, the facilities are being used for “specific defensive operations to prevent Iran from launching missiles into the region.” Prime Minister Keir Starmer…
Political economist and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, Professor Pat Utomi, has stated that Nigeria is in a “complete mess as a result of failed leadership, deepening corruption and collapsing public confidence in government institutions.” In an interview with Vanguard, Utomi said ‘’Nigeria is in a complete mess. Maybe a simple way…
Guinea has dissolved 40 political parties, including the country’s three main opposition groups, under a late-night government decree issued less than two months after President Mamady Doumbouya was sworn into office. The decision was announced by the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Decentralisation, which said the parties were disbanded for “failure to fulfil their obligations”.…
The Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has said that no aspirant from Northern Nigeria should run for president in 2027. Fintiri, who recently defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), made the remark on Tuesday, March 3, during an appearance on Sunrise Daily, a programme on Channels…
The Presidency has debunked reports alleging that a kitchen staff member at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa was arrested for attempting to poison Bola Tinubu. The denial was issued on Sunday, March 1, by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Onanuga addressed a circulating video that purportedly showed scenes from the…
The Peoples Democratic Party has set up a special legal team to contest the outcome of Saturday’s Area Council elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) after the Independent National Electoral Commission declared the results. INEC announced that candidates of the All Progressives Congress secured five of the six chairmanship positions in Abuja Municipal Area…
The Plateau State Government has set up an independent committee to probe allegations of misconduct, harassment, and excessive enforcement involving officials of the Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO). The Commissioner for Transport, Davou Jatau, inaugurated the panel on Friday, February 20, in Jos, following mounting public complaints about the agency’s operations. Jatau подчеркed the critical role…
Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi says he fears for his life after authorities allegedly installed spyware on his phone following his arrest last year. Police raided Mwangi’s home and office in July 2025, seizing his mobile phones and computer hard drives while accusing him of “facilitation of terrorist acts”. A report released on Tuesday, February 17,…
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to reconsider the date set for the 2027 general election, warning that it coincides with the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. INEC announced that presidential and National Assembly elections will hold on February 20, 2027, while governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections…
