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The National Leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, has expressed doubt over the ability of the police to arrest gunmen who attacked the party Secretariat and his residence in Benin on Tuesday. Odigie-Oyegun, also a former Edo governor, stated this on Friday, when fielding questions after the party’s South South Zonal Leadership Committee meeting in Benin. …

Gov. Alex Otti of Abia has said that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is investigating the alleged misappropriation of N10 billion purportedly spent for a non-existent Abia Airport by the previous administration. Otti disclosed this on Friday night, during February media chat, saying that the commission was still inviting individuals who received the funds into their accounts. He …

Iran’s rapid retaliation to the US and Israel’s joint military operation will test the defense systems established by the US across the Middle East, while also demonstrating Iran’s military capability, CNN’s military analyst says. “This is the defensive posture that has been established over the past few months, and actually years, in the Gulf region, that is now being basically …

The Independent National Electoral Commission has released a revised timetable and schedule of activities for Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, shifting key poll dates earlier following the repeal of the Electoral Act 2022 and the enactment of the Electoral Act 2026. INEC previously scheduled the Presidential and National Assembly elections for Saturday, February 20, 2027, and the Governorship and State Houses …

  For weeks, Washington has been building up its forces in the Middle East, deploying additional aircraft carriers, warships, fighter jets, and air defence systems. Amid rising tension over a possible attack on Iran, the United States Embassy in Israel has asked its non-emergency workers and families of workers to leave Israel. An email from the Ambassador, Mike Huckabee, to …

When former President Bill Clinton testifies to a congressional committee Friday on the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, he will be setting a precedent that President Donald Trump may come to regret. The 79-year-old former president’s deposition follows the closed-door testimony of his wife, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who on Thursday blasted the Republican-run House Oversight probe as a cover-up …

  Saturday’s election offered a glimpse into what could shape the 2027 general elections, particularly in Abuja. Saturday’s Area Council election in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) was more than a routine local contest that produced chairpersons and councillors. It offered a glimpse into what could shape the 2027 general elections, particularly in Abuja. Voting commenced early in many polling …

  Some of his loyalists serving in state commands and specialised units were also affected by the redeployments. Official police wireless communications exclusively obtained by SaharaReporters show that former Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun personally ordered a series of rapid last-minute mobilisations, transfers, postings and redeployments of officers loyal to him across Nigeria, affecting multiple commands, units and state formations. …

Former President Bill Clinton is telling the House Oversight Committee that he had “no idea” of Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes as his deposition kicks off in Chappaqua, New York. Clinton is in the hot seat for the committee’s bipartisan investigation into the late financier and sex trafficker for what is expected to be an all-day session of questions into his relationship …

Team Edo on Thursday etched their name in regional sports history after being crowned overall champions of the second edition of the Niger Delta Games, following a thrilling week of high-intensity competition in Benin. Competing before a roaring home crowd, Edo athletes delivered standout performances across several events, pushing the title race to the final day before surging clear of …