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WANEP Organizes Training for Journalists on Peacebuilding and Conflict-Sensitive Reporting in Edo State.

May 18, 2026May 18, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

By,Jumoke Ariyo The Coordinator, Office of the First Lady, Edesili Anani, has reaffirmed her commitment to promoting peace, inclusion, and opportunities for women and youths to contribute meaningfully to society.Anani, who was represented by Ame Ajayi, stated this during a two-day training workshop organised by West Africa Network for Peacebuilding in collaboration with the Global […]

A Political Shockwave with Deeper Implications

May 5, 2026May 5, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The exit of Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) is far more than a routine resignation. It represents a defining moment—one that compels Nigerians to re-examine the judiciary’s role, the fragility of political parties, and the unsettling sense that democratic outcomes may be drifting away from the ballot box. […]

Makinde-Led PDP NEC Appoints Interim Leadership

May 5, 2026May 5, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The 103rd National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), aligned with Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, has appointed Kabiru Tanimu Turaki as Chairman and Toafeek Arapaja as Secretary of an interim National Working Committee (NWC). The committee was inaugurated immediately, alongside the release of guidelines for the 2027 general election. Makinde […]

Ekiti Court Sentences Two Men to Death for Armed Robbery

April 30, 2026April 30, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

An Ekiti State High Court sitting in Ado Ekiti on Wednesday sentenced two men to death by hanging for armed robbery. The convicts, Ojo Olasunkanmi (31) and Obamoyegun Dele (31), were arraigned on January 31, 2020, alongside Adewale David (36), who died while the case was ongoing. They were facing six counts of conspiracy and […]

PRP Welcomes Hakeem Baba-Ahmed

April 30, 2026April 30, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has formally welcomed former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, into its fold. The party described his entry as a significant boost to its vision of building a reformed and prosperous Nigeria. In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Muhammed Ishaq, in Abuja on Thursday, the PRP said […]

TINUBU APPOINTS NEW FOREIGN AFFAIRS MINISTER

April 30, 2026April 30, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu as Nigeria’s new Minister of Foreign Affairs. The appointment follows the resignation of Yusuf Tuggar, who stepped down to prepare for the 2027 elections. Before her new role, Ambassador Odumegwu-Ojukwu served as Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, bringing experience and continuity to the position. […]

APC Form Sales Reflect Internal Democracy — Yilwatda

April 30, 2026April 30, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

ABUJA — The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, has said the ongoing sale of expression-of-interest and nomination forms highlights the party’s openness and commitment to internal democracy. Yilwatda made this known on Wednesday after inspecting the exercise at the Abuja Continental Hotel. He noted that aspirants are purchasing forms to […]

Court Begins Trial Over Alleged Coup Plot

April 30, 2026April 30, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Federal High Court on Wednesday began accelerated hearing in the trial of six men accused of plotting to overthrow the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The prosecution opened its case with four witnesses, including a protected member of the Nigerian Army Corps of Military Police identified as “AAA.” The witness revealed he was […]