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Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, alongside the national chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), David Mark, and former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi, on Wednesday led a protest tagged “Occupy INEC” over alleged partisanship by the Independent National Electoral Commission. Also present at the demonstration were the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, former Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola, former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso, and former Senator Dino Melaye. The protest was organised by leaders of the ADC in response to what they described as concerns over the “partisanship” of the Independent National Electoral Commission Independent National Electoral…

Reactions have trailed the ceasefire announcement by United States President Donald Trump, with lawmakers sharply divided over the move and his conduct during the Middle East conflict. While some members of Congress welcomed the development as a step toward de-escalation, others raised concerns about Trump’s earlier rhetoric, including threats against Iran, with a few calling for his removal from office. Democratic congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez dismissed the ceasefire as insufficient, insisting it does not erase prior actions. “The President has threatened a genocide against the Iranian people, and is continuing to leverage that threat,” she wrote on X. She added that…

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will travel to the Gulf on Wednesday for talks with regional leaders aimed at strengthening the fragile ceasefire in the Middle East conflict, Downing Street has announced. In a statement on his X handle, Starmer welcomed the truce and stressed the need for sustained international efforts to prevent a relapse into hostilities. “I welcome the ceasefire agreement reached overnight, which will bring a moment of relief to the region and the world. “Together with our partners, we must do all we can to support and sustain this ceasefire, turn it into a lasting agreement and…

Iran has announced a temporary reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, signalling a potential de-escalation in tensions following weeks of conflict involving the United States and Israel. Abbas Araghchi said the decision is tied to a conditional two-week ceasefire, during which Iran will also suspend its defensive military actions—provided hostilities against it come to an end. “For a period of two weeks, safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz will be possible via coordination with Iran’s Armed Forces and with due consideration of technical limitations,” Araghchi said on Tuesday night. “If attacks against Iran are halted, our powerful armed forces…

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has again increased the gantry prices of petrol and diesel, heightening cost pressures on consumers and businesses across Nigeria. Read more breaking stories from our latest nigeria news A senior official of the refinery confirmed the development on Tuesday night, attributing the adjustment to rising international crude oil prices and prevailing market conditions. Read related news:  Dangote refinery raises petrol ex-depot price to N1,175 per Adeyanju claims Dangotes evil monopoly destroying Nigeria Under the new pricing template, petrol rose by N75 per litre to N1,275, representing a 5.02 per cent increase, while diesel jumped by N200…

The State Chairmen Forum of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has rejected the factions led by David Mark and Nafiu Bala, accusing them of hijacking the party from its original members. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Tuesday, Chairman of the ADC in Abia State, Don Obinna, said the forum fully supports the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to withdraw recognition from the two factions. Obinna described the actions of both groups as illegitimate, insisting that they do not represent the authentic structure of the party. “We disassociate the ADC from David Mark, Rauf Aregbesola,…

A funeral service for victims of the Palm Sunday attack in Angwan Rukuba community, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, was on Tuesday disrupted following a protest by women demanding the release of some youths arrested by security operatives. Read more breaking stories from our latest nigeria news The attack, which left at least 28 people dead, had triggered a mass burial ceremony at a local church when the protest erupted, forcing proceedings to a halt. Read related news:  Presidency defends Tinubu’s Plateau visit amid criticism Plateau killings: Innocent blood demands justice – APC chairman ‘Be more proactive’ –…

The Federation of Association Football has officially approved goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo’s change of international allegiance from England to Nigeria, making him eligible to represent the Super Eagles. Read more breaking stories from our latest nigeria news The approval was recorded on FIFA’s Change of Association platform on April 6, 2026, and now lists his new affiliation as the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), replacing The Football Association of England. Read related news:Tinubu cannot solve Nigerias security problems – Okonkwo Born in Camden, London, to Nigerian parents, the 24-year-old shot-stopper began his football journey at Arsenal’s academy at age eight before progressing through…

Peter Obi has raised concerns over repeated federal government approvals of trillions of naira to settle power sector debts, questioning their transparency and impact. The former Labour Party presidential candidate on Tuesday slammed the recent N3.3 trillion approval via a post on his official X handle, describing it as a “full and final” payment for electricity sector liabilities, noting that similar interventions in the past had not yielded visible improvements. “Let us reflect, sincerely and without sentiment,” he said. Obi recalled that N3.3 trillion was approved on May 17, 2024, followed by a N4 trillion bond on July 25, 2024,…

The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has suspended its indefinite nationwide strike, which began today. The strike raised concerns over disruptions to healthcare services across federal and state-owned hospitals. The industrial action followed unresolved disputes between the association and the federal government over unpaid allowances and policy reversals. Since the administration of Bola Tinubu began in May 2023, resident doctors have spent a cumulative 51 days on strike, reflecting persistent tensions in the health sector. The immediate trigger for the latest strike is the government’s reported decision to halt the implementation of the revised Professional Allowance Table—an agreement reached after…