Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has expressed confidence that his successor in 2031 will surpass hisown achievements, as he continues efforts to lay what he described as a “solid foundation” for thestate’s development.The governor made the remarks on Sunday, January 18, 2026 during a ground reception serviceorganised in his honour by the Assemblies of…
European leaders issued strong criticisms and coordinated responses after U.S. President Donald Trumpannounced plans to impose tariffs on several European countries over their opposition to his bid toacquire Greenland.Trump’s announcement last weekend on his social media platform detailed plans to impose a 10percent tariff on goods from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom,…
Nigeria paused on Thursday to honour its military heroes as the nation observed Armed ForcesRemembrance and Celebration Day, a day dedicated to remembering fallen service personnel andcelebrating the courage and dedication of those currently serving. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in a message marking the occasion, paid tribute to the sacrifices of theNigerian Armed Forces and…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has addressed world leaders and international stakeholders at the 2026Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) Summit, highlighting Nigeria’s commitment to climate action,sustainable development and green finance.The summit, a global forum that brings together heads of state, policymakers, business leaders andexperts to discuss strategies for addressing climate change and fostering sustainable economic growth,is…
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…
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 Sylvanus Nwankwo (Omuma State Constituency) and Peter Abbey (Degema State Constituency) rescinded their earlier support for the impeachment and pleaded…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…
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…
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…
