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  • Zamfara APC, PDP Clash Over Arrest of Social Media Influencer

    By Ifunanya | January 29, 2026 | Comments Off on Zamfara APC, PDP Clash Over Arrest of Social Media Influencer

    The All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Zamfara State have traded accusations over the arrest of social media influencer Bashir Isah Gusau. The APC alleges that Governor Dauda Lawal used […]

  • Power initiative seeks Kwara collaboration to boost supply

    By Ifunanya | January 29, 2026 | Comments Off on Power initiative seeks Kwara collaboration to boost supply

    The Federal Government of Nigeria’s Power Company has initiated a collaborative effort with the Kwara State Government to enhance power supply across the state. This development was announced during a stakeholders’ meeting held at the […]

  • Nigeria fuel price hike hits N875 per litre

    By Ifunanya | January 29, 2026 | Comments Off on Nigeria fuel price hike hits N875 per litre

    The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has increased petrol pump prices for the second time within a 24-hour period. According to a survey conducted by Media Talk Africa, the pump price was adjusted to […]

  • Peter Obi Campaigns in Abuja Ahead of Council Elections

    By Ifunanya | January 29, 2026 | Comments Off on Peter Obi Campaigns in Abuja Ahead of Council Elections

    Former Nigerian Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi embarked on a grassroots engagement tour in Abuja, visiting various Area Councils ahead of the Federal Capital Territory’s local elections. Obi shared details of his tour on […]

  • Pensioners Protest Contributory Scheme in Ogun State

    By Ifunanya | January 29, 2026 | Comments Off on Pensioners Protest Contributory Scheme in Ogun State

    Ogun State Retirees Protest Contributory Pension Scheme, Seek Postponement A group of retirees from the Ogun State civil and public service staged a protest at the governor’s office in Abeokuta, calling for a postponement of […]

  • Idoma’s 50-Year Wait for Benue Governorship

    By Ifunanya | January 29, 2026 | Comments Off on Idoma’s 50-Year Wait for Benue Governorship

    As Benue State prepares to mark 50 years of its creation in February 2026, the Idoma people of Benue South Senatorial District are reflecting on their longstanding exclusion from the state’s highest office. Despite being […]

  • Nigeria records 86 attacks on journalists in 2025

    By Ifunanya | January 29, 2026 | Comments Off on Nigeria records 86 attacks on journalists in 2025

    The Media Rights Agenda has documented a significant number of attacks on journalists, media organizations, and citizens in Nigeria, according to its 2025 Annual Report on Freedom of Expression. The report, titled “The Reign of […]

  • Ghana military probes journalist assault incident

    By Ifunanya | January 29, 2026 | Comments Off on Ghana military probes journalist assault incident

    The Ghana Armed Forces has initiated an investigation into the alleged assault of journalist Solomon Kwame Kanaluwe by military personnel in Walewale, located in the North East Region of Ghana. This development comes after Kanaluwe, […]

  • Nigeria Brain Drain Worsens Due to Socioeconomic Issues

    By Ifunanya | January 29, 2026 | Comments Off on Nigeria Brain Drain Worsens Due to Socioeconomic Issues

    Nigeria’s socioeconomic situation is driving a significant number of medical professionals out of the country, according to Dr. Charles Ugwuanyi, former Chairman of the Nigerian Medical Association, FCT Chapter. In an interview on Arise Television, […]

  • Niger State Youths Seek Credible Leader for 2027 Election

    By Ifunanya | January 29, 2026 | Comments Off on Niger State Youths Seek Credible Leader for 2027 Election

    As the 2027 governorship election in Niger State approaches, various youth and political groups are advocating for a shift in the state’s leadership paradigm. They are calling for a mature, credible, and widely respected leader […]

  • Lukoil sells assets to Carlyle Group pending US approval

    By Ifunanya | January 29, 2026 | Comments Off on Lukoil sells assets to Carlyle Group pending US approval

    Lukoil, Russia’s second-largest oil producer, has announced an agreement to sell most of its international assets to American private equity firm Carlyle Group. The deal, which requires US approval, comes after a previous bid was […]

  • Terrorist runs for office in Birmingham

    By Ifunanya | January 29, 2026 | Comments Off on Terrorist runs for office in Birmingham

    A convicted Islamist terrorist, Shahid Butt, is running for local office in Birmingham, England, despite his past involvement in planning attacks on the British consulate in Yemen. Butt, who describes himself as an “Islamist,” is […]

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