Author: Damilola Olufemi

Hulk Hogan, the towering titan who helped catapult professional wrestling into mainstream popularity during the 1980s, has died at the age of 71, according to multiple U.S. media reports on Thursday. NBC News, citing Hogan’s longtime manager Chris Volo, confirmed that the wrestling icon passed away at his Florida home. Entertainment outlet TMZ also reported the development, referencing sources and emergency calls indicating a cardiac arrest. Known for his imposing 6’7” frame, trademark blond moustache, and red-and-yellow bandana, Hogan—born Terry Bollea—was a cultural phenomenon. His larger-than-life persona and electrifying charisma helped transform wrestling into a global spectacle, earning him household-name…

The National Elective Convention of the Peoples Democratic Party, earlier scheduled to hold in August in Kano State, has been shifted to November 15 and 16, 2025, for the election of new National Working Committee (NWC) members. The National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Debo Ologunagba, made this known while speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Thursday shortly after its 101st National Executive Committee meeting. According to him, the November meeting will be held in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. Earlier, Bauchi State Governor and Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum, Bala Mohammed, on Wednesday,…

Bauchi State Governor and Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum, Bala Mohammed, on Wednesday convened a strategic caucus meeting at the Bauchi State Governor’s Lodge in Abuja, ahead of the party’s crucial National Executive Committee (NEC) session slated for Thursday (today). Present at the PDP caucus meeting The closed-door meeting brought together five sitting governors—Seyi Makinde (Oyo), Caleb Mutfwang (Plateau), Ahmadu Fintiri (Adamawa), Dauda Lawal (Zamfara), and host Bala Mohammed—as well as top national party figures. Also in attendance were PDP Acting National Chairman, Umar Damagun; National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu; and several members of the party’s Board…

A member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Jamiu Olawumi, has alleged that Governor Ademola Adeleke made unsuccessful efforts to cross over to the ruling party from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which he currently belongs to. Speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Thursday, Olawumi claimed that the APC leadership turned down the governor’s approach based on internal consultations and widespread concerns. “The reasons for our rebuffing them are the results of our findings — civil servants who were being made second-class citizens against their counterparts from Ede were all pleading that we should not…

A U.S. appeals court on Wednesday declared former President Donald Trump’s executive order limiting birthright citizenship unconstitutional, affirming a lower court’s decision to halt the directive nationwide. Trump’s controversial order—which sought to deny automatic citizenship to children born on U.S. soil to undocumented immigrants or those on temporary visas—has been locked in legal disputes for months and is currently paused by a federal court. Last month, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that some lower courts may have overstepped their bounds by issuing nationwide injunctions against several Trump-era policies, including the birthright citizenship order. Despite that, the Ninth Circuit Court of…

Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has pledged that leaders of the newly formed opposition coalition will fully back whoever emerges as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the 2027 elections. Speaking in Port Harcourt on Wednesday, the former Rivers State governor emphasised the coalition’s commitment to a credible selection process. “The moment anybody emerges from the primary, all of us will support; that’s the agreement,” Amaechi told journalists. “We insist on a free and fair, transparent primary,” he added. Amaechi, a former stalwart of the All Progressives Congress (APC), also aimed at the current administration,…

The United States announced on Tuesday that it has officially withdrawn from UNESCO, the UN agency known for its work in culture and education, including the designation of World Heritage Sites. The decision, according to the U.S. government, stems from concerns over the organization’s alleged bias against Israel and its promotion of what it called “divisive” agendas. “Continued involvement in UNESCO is not in the national interest of the United States,” said State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce. The move aligns with former President Donald Trump’s long-standing position. Trump had initially pulled the U.S. out of UNESCO in 2017 during his…

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has gained entry into the National Assembly complex in Abuja after initially being denied access. The senator, currently under a six-month suspension imposed by the Senate, had vowed to return to legislative duties, citing a court ruling which, according to her, supported her reinstatement. Her attempt to resume on Tuesday was initially blocked, as security operatives stopped her convoy from entering the premises. Senator Natasha, who was in a black vehicle, was turned back, along with another car ahead of hers that carried activist Aisha Yesufu. Despite the setback, Natasha later stepped out of her vehicle and…

The Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, says he once turned down a ₦120 million house gift during his tenure as governor of Anambra State, choosing instead to have classrooms built in its place. Obi, who marked his 64th birthday on Saturday, July 19, made this known while expressing gratitude to Nigerians for their birthday wishes. Though appreciative of the goodwill shown, he explained that he does not indulge in birthday celebrations and would rather see such gestures redirected to projects that serve the public good. “I recall vividly when I turned 50 during my time as governor. One…

Activist Aisha Yesufu has declared her support for Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, pledging to accompany the Kogi Central lawmaker to the National Assembly on Tuesday, as the senator insists on resuming duties despite objections from the Senate leadership. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Monday, Yesufu argued that the senator had every legal right to return to office, referencing a court decision that nullified her suspension. “I think Senator Natasha has every right to resume office, and by tomorrow, she is not going to resume alone. Some people are going to go with her, and I’ll be one of them,”…