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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has given an indication of the high regard the United States (US) had for Nigeria in the past,saying when he (Obasanjo) was Head of State, the global superpower could not take any action in Africa without pre-informing him. Obasanjo was military Head of State from 1976-79 and two-term civilian President from 1999-2007. He also said that three US Presidents visited Nigeria within his three tenures in office as Nigeria's leader. Obasanjo disclosed these on Monday in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital, during the Presidential Youth Mentorship Retreat (6.0) organised by the Youth Development Centre, an arm of…

Though the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Governor Chukwuma Soludo re-elected in weekend's Anambra State governorship poll, the candidate of left-wing African Action Congress (AAC), actress Chioma Ifemeludike, who polled 292 votes in the election, thumbed up herself for the feat. AAC is the political party that fielded activist Omoyele Sowore as presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections in which INEC declared President Bola Tinubu as winner. Describing herself as a winner despite losing the election to Gov. Soludo, Ifemeludike said the votes she got were based on voters' belief in her principles and personal integrity. Soludo of…

Leading the nation's labour movement has not quenched the thirst of President, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Comrade Joe Ajaero, for the golden fleece of higher education as he moved a huge notch up in that wise at the weekend. Comrade Ajaero bagged the prestigious Masters in Law (LLM) from one of Nigeria's finest private universities, Baze University, Abuja, at its convocation ceremony Saturday. What's more, he bagged the LLM with Distinction. Personally touched, the NLC President gushed: "I thank God for granting me Distinction in the Masters in Law, LLM category." In an outpouring of admiration, international and national associates,…

Anambra State governor, Chukwuma Soludo, candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), has been declared winner of yesterday's governorship election in the South-East Nigeria state. This followed the announcement of results from all 21 Local Government Areas (LGAs) by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). INEC announced that a total of 584,054 votes were collated across the state, with Soludo securing 422,664 votes, maintaining a decisive lead over his closest rival, Nicholas Ukachukwu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who garnered 99,445 votes. Other candidates include ADC: 8,208 votes and PDP: 1,401 votes. State Collation Officer and Vice Chancellor…

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan A former Secretary to the Ekiti State Government (SSG) , Ambassador Dare Bejide, has emerged candidate of African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the 2026 governorship election in the state. Bejide, a former Nigerian Ambassador to Canada, polled 15,466 votes to defeat four other contestants, including former Deputy Governor of the state, Professir Olusola Eleka, who came second with 12,003 votes. A lawyer, Mr. Femi Adegbite, scored 9,141 votes, while brother to another former governor of the state, Otunba Emmanuel Fayose, scored 2,865 votes. Another leading contestant, Apostle Ayodele Adesua, scored 135 votes. The Chairman of the…

By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna Southern Kaduna Peoples Union (SOKAPU) has opened the lid on fresh happenings in the once blood-soaked region, saying no fewer than 14 persons have been killed and 30 kidnapped from 23-31 October 2025. The group, which was reviewing latest developments in their homeland, however, said the situation was worse under the administration of former State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai (2015-2023). Apparently speaking against the backdrop of US President Donald Trump's push to invade Nigeria and rout Islamic fundamentalist terrorists in the far North and Middle Belt, accused of genocide on Christians, SOKAPU questioned the traditional official…

*Transactions Range From N10,000-N15,000, They Claim *Smooth Polling So Far Voting is going on smoothly in today's Anambra governorship election amid allegations of vote buying. Both Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 poll, Mr. Peter Obi, and the party’s governorship candidate in today's election, Mr. George Moghalu, have cast their votes. State Governor Chukwuma Soludo is seeking re-election on the platform of his party, All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), with his performance in four years up for scrutiny. Obi and Moghalu, however, frowned at what they described as widespread vote buying in the election. Moghalu, who cast his…

The date 20 November, 2025, has been circled in diaries by many interest groups as one of a potential earth-shaking development in the country. This is because it is the day that Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, today fixed to deliver judgment in the terrorism charges brought by the Federal Government (FG) against leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. The judge picked the date following Kanu's blunt refusal to open his defence just as he had done on several occasions during the court's sittings. Seeking to dismiss the matter against him, Kanu had…

By Sylvia Kodilichukwu, Enugu Senate today confirmed Dr. Kingsley Udeh, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) from Enugu State, as a Minister. He now occupies the state's slot made vacant by the recent resignation of Geoffrey Nnaji, then Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, who bowed out amid a nationwide storm over his suspicious academic credential. Ude's confirmation followed a screening session on the Senate floor today,relayed on Channels TV. Born in 1978, Udeh previously served as Enugu State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice. During the screening, senators questioned him on national and diplomatic issues, including Nigeria’s response to…

Traditional ruler of Yelwata community in Benue State, HRH Kumaga Jor, has urged US President Donald Trump to hasten military action to rout terrorists not just in his domain but elsewhere. Thumbing up moves by Trump to end alleged Christian genocide in Nigeria, Chief Jor stressed that it was about time the insurgency matter was handled decisively. Recall that over 200 persons in Yelwata, many in Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp, were murdered by armed Fulani militia in June this year. The massacre shook the nation, prompting President Bola Tinubu to pay an official visit to the State where he…