Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has questioned the transparency surrounding the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project, particularly the refusal of the Minister of Works, David Umahi, to disclose its detailed cost. Makinde, an electrical engineer, in a viral video from an event on Friday, said there was no reason for Umahi to be “dancing around the […]
The Education Rights Campaign (ERC), Oyo State Chapter, has condemned a recent protest by the National Association of Oduduwa Students (NAOS) in support of the Dangote Refinery’s management. The protest was held in Ibadan on October 7, 2025, to express solidarity with the refinery following its dispute with the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural
Russian President Vladimir Putin has criticised the Nobel Committee for overlooking U.S. President Donald Trump in this year’s Peace Prize selection, accusing the body of having “largely lost credibility.” Speaking during a visit to Tajikistan on Friday, Putin defended Trump after the Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded the 2025 Peace Prize to Venezuelan opposition leader María
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Tems, has featured in a new edition of CNN’s African Voices Changemakers sponsored by Globacom.
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A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas began at noon on October 10, halting fighting since March and prompting Palestinians’ return north.
Ceasefire halts Gaza war as Palestinians flood back to ruins Read More »
Some communities in Awka North LGA of Anambra donate N150 million to Gov. Chukwuma Soludo to boost his campaign for reelection.
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Senator, Gabriel Suswam reacts to speculations that he is set to dump the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP for All Progressive Congress (APC).
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The Nigerian Army (NA) has distanced itself from a Facebook page operated by soldiers who issued veiled threats against human rights activist Omoyele Sowore ahead of the planned October 20 march to the Presidential Villa, Abuja, to demand the release of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader, Nnamdi Kanu. The Nigerian Army made the denial
Human rights activist and pro-democracy campaigner, Omoyele Sowore, has accused top political leaders from Nigeria’s South-East region of secretly working against the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). According to him, they fear Kanu’s freedom could destroy their political futures. Speaking as a guest on Arise News
