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In a move to reposition the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of 2027 general elections, the party will be swearing in new members of its Board of Trustees (BoT). This was contained in a notice on Sunday night in Abuja by the party’s Director of Publicity,  Pastor Chinwe Nnorom. ...

The family of the slain University of Uyo graduate, Miss Inioubong Umoren has refuted the allegation that their daughter’s organs were harvested by the Senate President Godswill Akpabio. The deceased family was reacting to a viral online video which Dr. Sandra Duru a.k.a Prof Mgbeke claimed that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan...

Pope Leo XIV, whose name is Robert Prevost, stepped onto the top chair of the Catholic Church last week in a breathtaking moment.  His choice as the first American tells me he was a counterfoil to Trump, and American cleric as “provost” of peace and unity, to help save the world...

Pope Leo XIV on Sunday called for an end to wars, suing for lasting global peace among warring countries. In his first Sunday address at the central balcony of St Peter’s Basilica, Pope Leo XIV said “The immense tragedy of the Second World War ended 80 years ago… now we’re facing the...

The UK Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper, has unveiled a bold overhaul of the country’s immigration system aimed at rebalancing the labour market, reducing reliance on foreign workers, and restoring public confidence. Speaking ahead of the publication of the Government’s long-awaited Immigration White Paper, Cooper criticised the previous administration’s approach and set out...

The storm surrounding the sexual harassment allegation levelled against Senate President Godswill Akpabio by the lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan took a fresh twist on Saturday when former Special Adviser to the Abia Governor on Gender Matters and Political Empowerment, Francess Olisa-Ogbonnaya alleged blackmail and media manipulation. Olisa-Ogbonmaya...

Actress and filmmaker Mercy Aigbe has expressed her gratitude after winning Best Supporting Actress at the AMVCA for her role in “Farmer’s Bride.” She credited her win to perseverance, consistency, and hard work, thanking her family, fans, and the film’s team. Aigbe dedicated the award to those who believed in her, even...

Two non-governmental organisations, the Centre for Food Safety and Agricultural Research (CEFSAR) and the Centre for African Policy Research and Advisory, have called for an immediate ban on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) food cultivation and importation into the country. Executive Director of Centre for Food Safety and Agricultural Research (CEFSAR), Prof. Chris...

The Nigeria Police Force has reiterated the importance of obtaining a permit for vehicles with tinted glass. According to the Motor Vehicles (Prohibition of Tinted Glass) Act, anyone driving a car with tinted, shaded, colored, or darkened glass must secure a valid permit. The law allows a 14-day window from the date...

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Local Government  chairmanship primaries are currently underway at the party secretariat in Ikeja, amid heavy security. It has been reported that the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) has fixed July 12 to conduct elections into the 20 Local Governments (LGs) and 37 Local Council Development Areas(LCDAs)...