Aishat Ashim The Nigeria Political Science Association (NPSA) has called on the Federal Government to provide direct financial support to political parties, warning that the current funding shortfall threatens democratic sustainability and allows wealthy individuals to exert undue influence.In a recent address in Ilorin, Kwara State, NPSA President Professor Hassan Salihu highlighted that political parties are foundational … Read more
Peter Obi, the former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has launched an online registration portal and identity cards for the Obidient Movement, aimed at uniting supporters both in Nigeria and abroad. This initiative, unveiled recently, marks a significant step in formalizing the movement that gained momentum during Obi’s rise ahead of the 2023 … Read more
In a significant development, the Trump administration has reinstated visas for hundreds of international students whose legal status was abruptly rescinded, following a wave of legal challenges. This decision, confirmed by government officials on Friday, aims to alleviate widespread fears of deportation among affected students. The reinstatements come after over 100 lawsuits were filed by … Read more
Oba Joseph Olugbenga Oloyede, the Apetu of Ipetumodu in Osun State, and Nigerian pastor Edward Oluwasanmi are facing potential prison sentences in the United States after pleading guilty to charges of COVID-19 relief fraud. Installed as the traditional ruler in July 2019, Oba Oloyede, a U.S.-trained accountant and information systems expert, has seen his reign … Read more
A 22-year-old resident of Kawo, Samson Kingsley, was sentenced to 12 strokes of the cane by a Kaduna Magistrates’ Court on Thursday for stealing ceiling fans valued at ₦160,000. Magistrate Ibrahim Emmanuel presided over the case, where Kingsley pleaded guilty to charges of theft and trespass. In delivering the sentence, the magistrate emphasized the importance … Read more
A tragic incident occurred early Thursday morning, resulting in the death of Yahaya Isma’il Idris, a 35-year-old officer with the Kano Road Traffic Agency (KAROTA). The incident took place during a routine inspection on Maiduguri Road in Kano metropolis around 4:30 a.m.According to counter-insurgency expert Zagazola Makama, Officer Idris was conducting a standard verification of … Read more
In her inaugural State of the Nation Address, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah of Namibia announced that the government will introduce free higher education at public universities and technical colleges beginning in 2026. “Starting from the next academic year in 2026, the government will provide full subsidies for tertiary education,” stated President Nandi-Ndaitwah, the country’s first female … Read more
President Bola Tinubu is set to meet with the entire Lagos State House of Assembly at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, arrived at approximately 2:50 PM, while other members of the Assembly arrived earlier in two coaster buses. The meeting is believed to be linked to the ongoing leadership … Read more
The price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) in Nigeria could soon decrease to ₦800 per litre as the landing cost of imported fuel has dropped to ₦774.82 per litre. This makes it lower than Dangote Refinery’s ex-depot price of ₦825 per litre, according to the latest report from the Major Energy Marketers Association of Nigeria … Read more
The Nasrul-lahi-li Fathi Society of Nigeria (NASFAT) has announced plans to establish an arbitration centre for resolving disputes through the application of Sharia principles in the South West. Speaking at a press conference in Lagos to mark NASFAT’s 30th anniversary, the President of NASFAT Worldwide, Alhaji Ayodeji AbdulRauf, emphasized that the centre would not bear … Read more
