Author: Damilola Olufemi

A political meeting convened in Abuja to strategize a coalition against the All Progressives Congress (APC) descended into chaos on Sunday after a disagreement among delegates led to a disruption. The meeting, held at the Abuja Continental Hotel, drew several prominent opposition figures, including former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar; 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi; former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi; and former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal. Tensions flared when a delegate from Jigawa State was named to speak by Babachir Lawal. According to The Punch, this move sparked outrage among other Jigawa delegates,…

Former Governor of Jigawa State, Alhaji Sule Lamido, has reflected on the 2015 presidential election, asserting that neither of the two main contenders—then-President Goodluck Jonathan and former military ruler Muhammadu Buhari—had the nation’s genuine interest at heart. Lamido made these remarks in Chapter 16 (pages 416–417) of his autobiography Being True To Myself, launched in Abuja on May 13. He recounted a conversation with President Jonathan during the campaign, warning him about the troubling state of affairs, especially in the North. According to Lamido, “Mr. President, sir, the election of 2015 is not about Nigeria or political parties but between…

Nollywood actor Godwin Nnadiekwe has been hospitalised with internal injuries following an on-set incident involving fellow actor Zubby Michael. According to an official statement released by Nnadiekwe’s management on Saturday evening, the actor sustained internal bleeding after being kicked in the chest during a film shoot. “We regret to inform you that Actor Godwin Nnadiekwe was rushed to the hospital this evening. He is undergoing treatment for internal bleeding following an incident involving a kick on the chest during filming with his colleague Zubby Michael,” the statement read. “We are committed to providing the best possible care and will ensure…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has released the results of the 2025 UTME resit conducted for candidates affected by technical disruptions during the initial exam sessions. Out of the 336,845 candidates rescheduled for the makeup exam, 21,082 were absent—representing about seven per cent of the total. While no official reasons were provided for their non-appearance, JAMB has granted them another opportunity through an upcoming mop-up exercise. This opportunity also extends to those who missed the main UTME earlier in the year. In a statement issued on Sunday, JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, Fabian Benjamin, confirmed the release of the…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced the release of results for the 2025 UTME resit, conducted for candidates affected by technical issues during the initial exams. According to the board, a total of 336,845 candidates were rescheduled for the makeup examination. However, 21,082 of those candidates did not show up for the test. JAMB did not provide an explanation for the significant number of absentees. The results were made public through a statement issued on Sunday by JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, Fabian Benjamin. The statement read: “Of the 336,845 who were eventually scheduled after isolated good sessions…

Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential flagbearer in the 2023 elections, has reaffirmed his intention to contest again in 2027 under the same party. In a video that went viral on social media Saturday, Obi addressed supporters and firmly stated, “I will still continue to run in the Labour Party. I’m a member of the Labour Party,” when asked about his political plans for the next general election. The former Anambra State governor also used the opportunity to critique the Nigerian government, attributing internal crises within major political parties, including the Labour Party and the PDP, to state interference. Responding…

The Federal Government has filed a legal case against suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central, over comments deemed defamatory that she made during a televised interview. According to court documents, Senate President Godswill Akpabio and former Kogi State governor Yahaya Bello are expected to appear as witnesses during the proceedings. The charge stems from statements Akpoti-Uduaghan allegedly made on April 3, 2025, during a live broadcast of Politics Today on Channels Television. Other individuals listed as witnesses include Senator Asuquo Ekpenyong, Sandra Duru, and police investigators Maya Iliya and Abdulhafiz Garba. Akpabio and Bello are identified as the…

US singer Jennifer Lopez has been sued for $300,000 for allegedly publishing copyrighted pictures from the 2025 Golden Globes without approval. On January 5, the singer was on the red carpet of the awards ceremony, looking elegant in a white gown paired with a white faux fur coat. She thereafter posted five photos from the event on her social media accounts with the caption: “GG Weekend Glamour”. This was followed by a lawsuit against the songwriter by photographer Edwin Blanco and his agency, Backgrid, arguing that she transgressed copyright laws by posting two of the pictures without consent. He and his…

The average retail price for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly referred to as petrol, climbed significantly to N1,239.33 per litre in April 2025. This marks a sharp 76.73% increase compared to N701.24 recorded in the same period last year, according to the latest report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). Despite the annual spike, the month-on-month data offers a slight reprieve. Prices dipped by 1.77% from N1,261.65 in March 2025, suggesting a modest ease in consumer pressure. These figures are detailed in the NBS’s newly released “Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol) Price Watch” for April 2025, as the inflation rate…

World Health Organisation (WHO) Member States have approved a 20 per cent increase in assessed contributions and endorsed the organisation’s 4.2 billion dollar budget for 2026 to 2027. In a statement, the WHO said that the 20 per cent increase comes as governments face financial constraints and economic headwinds and demonstrates Member States’ fundamental support for global health solidarity and the WHO’s critical role. WHO Director-General,  Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, and other officials appreciated member states for their backing and collaboration. The WHO boss expressed their vote of confidence in the WHO’s mission and their commitment to health security and resilience…