President Bola Tinubu has disclosed that Nigeria will spend $11.6 billion on debt servicing in 2026. Tinubu addressed the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, on Tuesday, according to a statement from Bayo Oyenuga, the president’s special assistant on strategy…
On Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump shared a map of Venezuela labelled “51st State” and overlaid with an American flag on his Truth Social platform. Trump made the provocative post while travelling to China for a high-stakes summit, just a…
The federal high court in Abuja has sentenced ex- minister of power, Saleh Mamman to 75 years in prison over corruption related to the hydroelectric power projects in Mambilla and Zungeru. The sentence was given by Justice James Omotosho. Mamman…
The Nigeria Democratic Congress(NDC) announced its primary election timetable on Tuesday, directing presidential aspirants to pay N60 million for Nomination and Expression of Interest forms ahead of the 2027 general elections. The NDC national chairman, Moses Cleopas disclosed this in…
Seyi Makinde, the governor of Oyo State, may formally announce his candidature for president on Thursday at a gathering scheduled for the historic Mapo Hall in the state’s Ibadan South-East Local Government Area. The organisers are using the “Unity Mega…
Popular Nollywood actor, Alex Ekubo, has been reported dead. A Nollywood source, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, disclosed this, according to daily post. The source further disclosed that was rushed to the hospital on Monday. Adding that the actor…
The Rivers State All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Assembly Screening Appeal Committee, presided over by Abdul Mahmud, has confirmed that candidates associated with Siminalayi Fubara, the state governor, have been disqualified. According to reports, 33 aspirants out of 98…
Ms Lami Calista, the mother of reality TV star, Ilebaye Odiniya, has denied claims that Ilebaye has never been of financial assistance to her father. Ms. Lami disclosed during in an interview with LIB that the real reason for his…
At least 81 Labour MPs, including Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood, have openly demanded that Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigns or set a date for his departure. The figure represents 20 percent of the party’s 403 MPs, the threshold required to…
Ahead of the 2027 governorship election, Akwa Ibom State Governor Eno met with Senate President Godswill Akpabio and reaffirmed his commitment to cooperation and political unity in the state Governor Eno stated during the consultation visit that the delegation was…
Atiku Abubakar has described slammed President Bola Ahmed over worsening security crisis, describing Tinubu’s failure to tackle insecurity as a national tragedy. Atiku made the remark in a statement issued on Tuesday by his spokesperson, Phrank Shaibu, following the killing…
The Federal Government has currently stepped up talks with the World Bank for a fresh $1.25 billion loan, according to a document obtained by Channels Television. The proposed loan will support ongoing economic reforms, job creation, and competitiveness, according to…
Rabiu Kwankwaso, a prominent member of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has revealed that he and his supporters received no compensation for casting nearly two million votes for the late former president Muhammadu Buhari. Kwankwaso bemoaned the fact that Buhari’s…
The federal government has rolled out a new initiative mandating drug tests for newly admitted and returning students across secondary schools in the country. The ‘National Implementation Guidelines Against Drug and Substance Use in Schools in Nigeria’ for secondary schools…
Imo state governor, Gov Uzodimma has expressed interest in running for the Imo West Senatorial District in 2027. In a tweet on his X handle on Sunday, Mr. Uzodimma, who is currently serving his second term as governor, made this…