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Sowore Rejects Ibadan Opposition Summit, Calls for New Political Direction in Nigeria

By Elizabeth Ugbo Activist and Omoyele Sowore declined an opposition summit in Ibadan on Sunday, stating that the gathering failed…

Oghene Egoh Praises Tinubu’s Infrastructure Drive, Economic Reforms

By Elizabeth Ugbo Former lawmaker Oghene Egoh on Sunday in Lagos commended Bola Ahmed Tinubu for advancing road infrastructure and…

Yusuf Tuggar Declares Bauchi Governorship Bid, Unveils Security and Economic Blueprint

By Elizabeth Ugbo Former Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar on Saturday announced his bid for the 2027 Bauchi governorship election…

Shooting Disrupts White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington

By Elizabeth Ugbo US President Donald Trump attended the annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday night at the Washington…

Opposition Parties Unite in Ibadan, Plan Single Candidate for 2027 Elections

By Elizabeth Ugbo Nigeria’s opposition parties on April 25, 2026, in Ibadan, Oyo State, resolved to adopt one presidential candidate…

City Boy Movement Launches South-South Youth Tour in Edo State, Gains Government Backing

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Minister of State for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, alongside Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo and a…

US Offers $10M Reward for Information on Iraqi Militia Leader

By Elizabeth Ugbo The United States Department of State announced on Thursday that it is offering up to $10 million…

Stakeholders’ Meeting in Ogun Central: Dispute Over Amosun’s Influence Sparks Debate

By Elizabeth Ugbo A stakeholders’ meeting in Ogun Central has sparked controversy following conflicting reports about the reception of Ibikunle…

Alleged Coup Plot in Nigeria: Military, Civil Trials Spark Legal Controversy

By Elizabeth Ugbo Nigeria faces intense scrutiny as authorities prosecute an alleged coup plot against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. On…

Zoning in Nigeria: Equity at Home vs Politics in Abuja

By Elizabeth Ugbo Since Nigeria returned to democracy in 1999, politicians have loudly defended zoning at the national level. Yet,…