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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially received a petition calling for the recall of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The petition was submitted on Monday, with the Secretary to the Commission, Rose Oriaran-Anthony, confirming its receipt. This move follows a series of legal developments, including a recent court order which temporarily halted the recall process and barred INEC from accepting the petition. Despite this, the call for the senator’s recall continues to gain traction, with constituents citing claims of ‘international embarrassment’ as a key reason for the action. The constituents claimed the signed petition…

By Alade Adisa No fewer than 12 inmates of the Kotonkarfe Correctional Centre in Kogi State escaped from the facility on Monday. Reports indicate that they fled through the tower. Although officials of the correctional facility have declined to comment, the Kogi State government has confirmed the incident and urged the Federal Government to launch a thorough investigation into the matter. In a statement issued on Monday, Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Mr. Kingsley Fanwo, assured the public that the government is collaborating with security operatives to determine the cause of the jailbreak and ensure the re-arrest of…

A heavy-duty tanker filled with fuel exploded on Sunday night while offloading its contents at a fuel station in Kontagora, sparking fears of major casualties. The incident occurred at a fuel station belonging to a prominent marketer, located just metres from the ‘B’ Division of the Nigeria Police in Kontagora Local Government Area. Eyewitnesses reported that the explosion took place during the offloading of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol. The blast created a massive inferno, and there were immediate concerns about the presence of other fuel storage tanks at the station, which still contained fuel, raising fears…

The battle for a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to be co-hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico, has entered a decisive phase. African teams are preparing for Matchday 6 of the qualifiers, with some aiming to strengthen their hold on top positions, while others fight to keep their hopes of qualification alive. Nigeria’s impressive 2-0 victory over Rwanda on Friday has set the tone for what promises to be an exciting week of football. With the stakes higher than ever, both leaders and challengers alike will need to bring their A-game to secure a coveted place…

Greenlandic leaders have sharply criticised the planned visit of a high-profile U.S. delegation to the semi-autonomous Danish territory, which President Donald Trump has previously suggested the U.S. should annex. The delegation, set to visit later this week, includes Usha Vance, wife of Vice President JD Vance, White House national security adviser Mike Waltz, and Energy Secretary Chris Wright. The visit is scheduled to include a trip to the U.S. military base at Pituffik and attendance at Greenland’s national dogsled race. Greenland’s outgoing Prime Minister Mute Egede described the visit as a “provocation” and confirmed that his caretaker government would not…

Chairman of the Nigerian stakeholders forum , David Adeoye, stated that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has the right to speak, but taking her case to the United Nations (UN) seems unnecessary. He emphasized that the issue should be resolved within Nigeria, following due process and Senate procedures to uphold national integrity. The Nigerian Stakeholders Forum is a committed organization dedicated to promoting social well-being, fostering economic empowerment, and addressing systemic inequalities affecting the Black community in Manchester and across the UK. For more than six weeks, the heated dispute between Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central, and Senate President Godswill Akpabio…

Sir Keir Starmer’s proposal for a “coalition of the willing” to keep the peace in Ukraine has been dismissed by military sources and critics as “political theatre” and “posturing” with little substance. The UK Prime Minister introduced the peacekeeping initiative earlier this month, suggesting that several countries were prepared to enforce any peace deal between Russia and Ukraine. However, his plan has faced significant criticism due to the lack of concrete details about the troops, equipment, and logistical support that would be needed. On Sunday, senior military sources expressed their doubts about the proposal, with one source telling The Telegraph…

Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has strongly denied any affiliation with militant groups, warning against attempts to incite violence or economic sabotage in his name. The governor’s comments followed the circulation of false videos alleging explosions at oil and gas installations in the state. In a statement issued on Monday, March 24, by his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, in Port Harcourt, Fubara described the videos as “fake” and “malicious,” adding that they were part of a broader misinformation campaign intended to cause unrest. The governor’s statement reads: “Our attention has, once again, been drawn to a flurry of…

M23 rebels, backed by Rwanda, have announced they will withdraw their forces from the town of Walikale in eastern Congo, a move they say supports ongoing peace initiatives. The group, which has been advancing through the region, previously indicated their intention to leave troops in Walikale as they moved towards the capital, Kinshasa. The Congolese government has expressed hope that this announcement will be followed by concrete action, particularly after the M23 rebels unexpectedly pulled out of planned talks with the Congolese authorities earlier this week. The talks were called off due to EU sanctions imposed on some of the…

Oil prices saw a modest increase on Monday as investors weighed the potential impacts of new U.S. sanctions on Iranian exports against ongoing ceasefire talks aimed at resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict, which could boost Russian oil supplies to global markets. By 0735 GMT, Brent crude futures had risen by 4 cents to $72.20 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude gained 8 cents, or 0.1%, reaching $68.36. Earlier in the day, prices had fallen slightly. Both benchmarks had closed higher on Friday, marking a second consecutive week of gains. The uptick was driven by the fresh U.S. sanctions…