The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has ordered a temporary nationwide suspension ofpublic internet access and selected mobile services as the country prepares for its general electionsscheduled for Thursday, January 15, 2026.The directive, issued on Tuesday, aims to curb the rapid spread of misinformation, disinformation andcontent that could incite violence or undermine national security during the…
A high-level delegation from the United States Africa Command (US AFRICOM) has pledged enhancedcooperation and support for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Nigeria,commending the agency’s leadership under Brigadier General Mohamed Buba Marwa (retd.) andhighlighting Nigeria’s expanding role in global efforts to counter illicit drug trafficking.The assurances were delivered on Tuesday, January 13,…
Two members of the Rivers State House of Assembly have pulled out of the impeachment plot against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Odu, calling for a peaceful resolution of the political crisis. Hon. Sylvanus Nwankwo (Omuma State Constituency) and Peter Abbey (Degema State Constituency) rescinded their earlier support for the impeachment and pleaded…
Former Sokoto State governor and senator representing Sokoto South, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has said he would welcome intervention by the international community in Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, provided it helps to ensure a credible process. Speaking on Arise TV on Monday, Tambuwal, a key figure in the opposition coalition led by the African Democratic Congress…
The leadership of the National Revenue Service (NRS) and top officials of KPMG Nigeria, a global professional services firm, yesterday held a high-level meeting to address concerns and disagreements arising from the implementation of Nigeria’s new tax laws. The meeting, which took place in Abuja, came amid an intense debate within Nigeria’s business and professional…
Xabi Alonso’s reign as Real Madrid coach lasted less than eight months as the Spaniard agreed a deal to depart from the Spanish giants on Monday. The former midfield maestro was expected to overhaul Madrid’s game with a cerebral and tactically adroit approach, but his team flattered to deceive.By the end, Madrid looked in similar…
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayo Fayose, has declared that the Peoples Democratic Party is no longer Nigeria’s leading opposition party, pointing to internal divisions as the party’s undoing. He also singled out former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi as a key political figure to watch ahead of the 2027 elections, noting that his defection…
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that further large-scale military action against Venezuela iscurrently unnecessary, citing improved cooperation from Venezuelan authorities on oil infrastructureand the release of political prisoners as key factors in his decision to cancel a planned second wave ofattacks.The announcement comes amid rapidly evolving U.S., Venezuelan relations following a controversialU.S. operation earlier…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles delivered a commanding performance to defeat Algeria 2-0 in a thrilling 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarter-final clash on Saturday evening in Marrakech, setting up a highly anticipated semi-final showdown with tournament hosts Morocco. The Super Eagles displayed clinical finishing and resolute defence, leaving the Algeria’s Desert Warriors with no answers….
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has proposed a historic ₦1.013 trillion allocation to the IndependentNational Electoral Commission (INEC) in the 2026 Appropriation Bill, positioning it among the largestsingle budgetary provisions for the electoral body ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections.The allocation is contained in the 2026 Appropriation Bill, which Tinubu presented to the NationalAssembly as part…
