The tribunal handling the petitions arising from the 16 November Ondo State governorship election has scheduled 4 June for its verdict. The three-member panel, chaired by Justice Benson Ogbu, fixed the date on Saturday in Akure after listening to the final submissions of all parties involved. The panel also includes Justice Imelda Etape and Justice Sikka Duarabo. READ ALSO:Ondo: Doctor, two others remanded to prison for procuring abortion, raping minor…

Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has urged Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, to join the ranks of Southeast governors in backing President Bola Tinubu. Umahi made this appeal during a feature interview for an upcoming State House documentary commemorating Tinubu’s second anniversary in office. The Minister emphasised that all governors in the Southeast are aligned in their support for Tinubu. He also revealed that a section of…

London, UK – In a significant development that casts a shadow over the future of the controversial Terminally Ill Adults Bill  or dying bill, the Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCP) has announced its decision to withdraw its support. The move comes just ahead of the bill’s highly anticipated return to the House of Commons this Friday, delivering a considerable blow to its proponents. The RCP’s stark declaration follows a week…

The University of Greater Manchester, formerly known as the University of Bolton, has suspended its Vice Chancellor, Professor George Holmes, following a series of ‘serious’ allegations that have prompted an ongoing police investigation into suspected financial misconduct at the institution. Professor Holmes—one of the UK’s longest-serving university leaders—was suspended alongside the university’s provost and a third senior academic staff member. The move comes in response to findings from an independent…

Buckingham Palace has announced that President Emmanuel Macron of France will pay a state visit to King Charles in July.

WASHINGTON D.C. – As US President Donald Trump grapples with the complexities of Middle East policy, he has sought counsel from former UK Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair, a figure with extensive experience in the region’s intricate political landscape, source revealed. This move comes amidst Trump’s growing frustration in his efforts to broker an end to the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Sources close to the administration reveal that Trump, currently…

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called on legal professionals and civil society groups across West Africa to intensify efforts toward building a more inclusive justice system that guarantees equal access for all, regardless of background or status. Delivering the keynote address at the opening of a two-day sensitisation mission organised by the ECOWAS Court of Justice in Lagos, Sanwo-Olu challenged the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to…

Former Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has described the arrest of social media influencer Martin Otse, known as Verydarkman (VDM) as a disturbing erosion of democratic values in Nigeria. The former Anambra State governor in a statement on his X page on Sunday expressed concern about the growing tension in the country, worsened by economic hardship and actions that undermine the rule of law and human rights. READ…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called on President Bola Tinubu to rein in members of his family, particularly his son, Seyi Tinubu. In a statement issued by his media aide, Paul Ibe, Atiku said Seyi appeared intent on securing political loyalty for his father through any means necessary—including coercion, violence, and intimidation. He made the remarks in response to allegations made by the President of the National Association of…

Ahead of the 2027 elections, discussions about a possible coalition between major political parties have taken place, with several meetings held intermittently. However, on Friday, the Labour Party (LP) revealed its position on the matter. Julius Abure, LP Chairman made the party stance clear, noting that LP ‘is not participating in any coalition discussions.’ READ ALSO: Anti-Tinubu coalition is a waste of time – Fayose Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of…

LONDON, UK — May 3, 2025 — The Reform Party has made history again, winning the Runcorn and Helsby by-election by the narrowest margin in modern UK electoral history — just six votes. This unexpected victory gives Reform UK a total of five seats in the UK House of Commons, deepening its impact on British politics and challenging the traditional two-party dominance of Labour and the Conservatives. The by-election was…

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has responded to recent comments made by former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, at Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, United States. During his address, Obi criticised not only the current Nigerian government but also the country itself, describing rising poverty levels and expressing concern over the administration’s economic policies. Reacting, Sanwo-Olu in a statement on his X page…