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By Idahosa Musa hief Dele Momodu, the founder of Ovation magazine and a former Chieftain of Nigeria’s opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has officially defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). This development is coming months after he dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Momodu who joined ADC on Thursday in Benin, Edo State, pledged to work with those he …

ASUU president said the union is optimistic about the implementation of the agreement in totality, “but there still exists that pessimistic side, looking at our history with the government and the poverty of sincerity.” he Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has commended the federal government and members of the renegotiation committee involved in the signing of the 2025 ASUU–FG …

he Nigeria Revenue Service has dispelled reports suggesting that Value Added Tax is being charged directly on bank transfers, stressing that the 7.5 per cent tax applies only to fees charged by banks for their services, not to the funds transferred by customers. According to a statement issued on Thursday, the agency said recent media reports claiming that VAT is …

enator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP, Kogi Central) has broken her silence following the Federal Government’s decision to withdraw criminal defamation charges earlier filed against her. Reacting after the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) struck out the case on Wednesday, the senator said the development vindicated her position and reaffirmed her confidence in the rule of law. “Today’s outcome …

Donald Trump’s national security strategy mentions Africa in passing as a source of critical minerals and a counter to China’s dominance. n November 2025, the United States (US) released its new National Security Strategy describing how the country intends to protect its ‘core national interests.’ These interests not only include ensuring the US “remains the world’s strongest, richest, most powerful, …

resident Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday led other top government officials to honour fallen and serving members of the Nigerian military at the Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day (AFCRD) ceremony in Abuja. The AFCRD is celebrated every January 15 to celebrate the sacrifices of both living and dead, both in foreign missions and internal security operations The event began …

ustice Chizoba Orji of an Abuja High Court on Thursday struck out alleged defamation case against the Senator Representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Udagahan, filed by the Federal Government. Justice Orji struck out the suit following the application by the Prosecution counsel, Aderonke Imana, for discontinuation of the suit. Counsel to Natasha, West Idahosa, however moved for the matter to be …

n abducted medical doctor, Dr Ibrahim Tahir, has regained his freedom after his family paid a ransom of N50 million to his abductors. PUNCH Online reports that Tahir was kidnapped alongside his younger brother on January 2, 2026, at their residence on City Pride Road, Igbira Camp, Auchi, while opening the gate to their compound. Tragically, the younger brother’s body …

hinese envoy has on Wednesday urged that the Security Council resolutions should not be misinterpreted or abused, and Yemen’s sovereignty, security and territorial integrity should be fully respected. The Security Council adopted a resolution that extends the monthly reporting requirement on Houthi attacks in the Red Sea. The draft resolution won 13 votes in favour. China and Russia abstained. The …

he National Leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Sen.Rabiu Kwankwaso, has clarified that he has not rejected the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying that he is cautious due to past experiences. Kwankwaso stated this while addressing party leaders and supporters from Rano and Dawakin Tofa at his residence in Kano on Wednesday, adding that his position has been …