Nobel laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka, has expressed surprise over the revocation of his United States visa, following an official communication from the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos notifying him of the decision. Soyinka, who spoke during a media parley held at Kongi’s Harvest Gallery, Freedom Park, Lagos Island, on Tuesday, said he was unaware of

Nobel laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka, has expressed surprise over the revocation of his United States visa, following an official communication from the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos notifying him of the decision. Soyinka, who spoke during a media parley held at Kongi’s Harvest Gallery, Freedom Park, Lagos Island, on Tuesday, said he was unaware of

The National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, has warned that any form of violence or disruption during the November 8 Anambra State governorship election would attract a “firm and decisive response” from the security agencies. Ribadu gave the warning on Tuesday in Abuja during a meeting of the Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES)

The National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, has warned that any form of violence or disruption during the November 8 Anambra State governorship election would attract a “firm and decisive response” from the security agencies. Ribadu gave the warning on Tuesday in Abuja during a meeting of the Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES)

There is outrage in Bauchi State following the circulation of a viral video showing officials of the Bauchi Road Transport Authority (BAROTA) brutally assaulting a resident on Ajiya Adamu Street in Bauchi, the State capital.  The incident has reignited public anger over recurring allegations of violence, harassment, and abuse of power by BAROTA operatives. The

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has accused the Nigerian government of collaboration with Britain to orchestrate what it described as a “desperate campaign of artificial intelligence (AI) propaganda” against its detained leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. In a statement signed by its spokesperson, Comrade Emma Powerful, IPOB condemned the circulation of the alleged AI-generated video

The governorship candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the November 8, Anambra State election, Chioma Ifemeludike, has slammed Governor Chukwuma Soludo for abandoning the state capital in ruins. Ifemeludike, a renowned Nollywood actress, producer, and activist, posted a video clip of dilapidated roads by Uche Ekwunife Crescent, urging residents to make a rightful

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has issued a stern warning to nightclub operators, event center owners, and fun seekers across the country against the growing trend of organising or attending “drug parties.”  The NDLEA described such gatherings as criminal acts punishable under Nigerian law. The warning followed a weekend operation by the NDLEA

Madagascar’s new military ruler has unveiled a cabinet dominated by veterans of past administrations, retaining many figures from the country’s political elite despite calls for a fresh start after President Andry Rajoelina’s ouster. Colonel Michael Randrianirina, who seized power after mutinying and forcing Rajoelina to flee, announced on Tuesday a 28-member cabinet that includes several