Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy to Begin Prison Sentence Over Gaddafi Funding Scandal
Nicolas Sarkozy was sentenced to five years in prison for criminal conspiracy involving alleged Libyan campaign funds. He will report to La Santé prison in Paris, where he will be…
INEC to Hold Mock Accreditation in Anambra to Test Upgraded BVAS Ahead of Governorship Election
The INEC mock accreditation will be held in selected polling units across Awka South, Idemili North, Oyi, Anambra East, Aguata, and Orumba North. The exercise aims to test the BVAS…
SERAP Demands Akpabio, Abbas Account for Missing N18.6bn National Assembly Complex Funds
SERAP says N18.6 billion allegedly paid to a fictitious construction firm, says Auditor-General’s report. The Group issues seven-day ultimatum to Senate President Akpabio and Speaker Abbas. It threatens legal…
Aregbesola Predicts Tinubu’s Defeat in 2027 Elections, Says ADC Will Emerge Stronger
Aregbesola said the All Progressives Congress (APC) is losing public trust, adding that the ADC is gaining momentum ahead of the 2027 elections. He accused the APC of intimidating opposition…
NDLEA Uncovers Drug Syndicate Hiding Tramadol in Frozen Snails, Electrical Bulbs
NDLEA arrests multiple suspects as nationwide raids destroy 70,000kg of cannabis. Drugs destined for US, UK, and DR Congo intercepted at Lagos Airport. Tramadol, skunk, and codeine-based syrup found hidden…
NDLEA Intercepts Drugs Hidden in Frozen Snails, Electrical Bulbs and Clothes in Lagos
NDLEA operatives discovered drugs hidden inside frozen snails, bulbs, and women’s clothing headed to the U.S., U.K., and DRC. A Lagos cargo agent and a U.K.-based Public Health Assistant were…
Peter Obi Speaks on 2027: ‘I’m Not Afraid of Losing ADC Ticket to Atiku’
Peter Obi stated that he is not afraid of losing the presidential ticket of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, to former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar in the forthcoming 2027 general elections..…
APC Dismisses One-Party System Fears Amid Mass Defections
APC says opposition defections are constitutional, not a threat to democracy. Morka insists no governor is being pressured to join the ruling party. Laments that PDP, LP, and ADC’s “internal…
Rising Energy Costs Threaten Nigeria’s Inflation Gains – LCCI Warns FG
• Inflation drops to 18.02% — lowest in three years • LCCI blames new PMS price, gas disruptions for cost surge • Chamber urges proactive government–industry engagement The Lagos Chamber…
China, US Agree to Resume Trade Talks Amid Tariff Tensions
• China, US seek to ease renewed trade war fears • Talks follow rare earth export restrictions by Beijing • Trump, Xi to meet at APEC summit this month China…
