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Former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon, on Wednesday said that in spite of the imperfections in democracy, the era of military rule must remain behind Nigeria. Gowon stated this in Abuja at the unveiling of a book entitled ‘Military Factor in Nigerian History, 1960-2018’ by the Historical Society of Nigeria (HSN), as part of activities to mark the association’s …

The estate, located near Kugbo in the Karu area of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), was brought down without prior notice, sparking accusations of unlawful demolition and land grabbing. Tensions are running high in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) following the demolition of a multi-million-naira residential estate reportedly sanctioned by the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike. The estate, …

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s decision to send defense minister Rustam Umerov to meet with a low-level Russian delegation in Istanbul was a difficult choice forced by necessity. Its audience is one man: US President Donald Trump. Kyiv must show it is willing to take any step at all to foster any kind of peace, or else it risks Trump slowly …

Sources privy to the development confirmed this to Saharareporters, describing it as a politically motivated act of institutional witch-hunt. A student at the Delta State School of Nursing who was questioned for allegedly recording and posting an “unauthorised” video on social media during Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu’s visit to her school, has failed her final examination. Sources privy …

…Aims to Boost Voter Turnout and Strengthen Democratic Participation A bill proposing mandatory voting in all elections for eligible Nigerians has successfully passed its second reading at the House of Representatives. The bill, sponsored by Tajudeen Abbas, the Speaker of the House, was debated extensively during Thursday’s plenary session before it received overwhelming support to proceed to the next legislative …

…says Nigeria long overdue for fresh census President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has described the conflicting population figures often cited by Nigerians abroad as a national disgrace, emphasising the need for a fresh census. He made this known on Wednesday during a meeting with members and management of the National Population Commission (NPC), who visited him to update the Senate on …

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said Kyiv will never recognize parts of Ukraine that are currently occupied as parts of Russia, as he confirmed peace talks are set to go ahead. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky attends a press conference at the Embassy of Ukraine in Ankara, Turkey(Getty Images) “In all discussions – and I emphasize this – and this is my …

The Lagos State Government has said it is working to introduce monthly and quarterly rent payment options as part of efforts to reduce the financial pressure on residents, especially low-income earners. The state Commissioner for Housing, Moruf Akinderu-Fatai, disclosed this on Tuesday during the 2025 Ministerial Press Briefing to mark Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s second year in office. Akinderu-Fatai said the …

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has admitted responsibility for the mass failure that trailed the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME. JAMB registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, fought tears at a press conference on Wednesday, while admitting to the ugly development. He announced that about 379,997 candidates in the just concluded 2025 examination would retake the examination. This followed widespread …

Senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, has dared Arise TV anchor and former presidential spokesperson, Dr Reuben Abati, to a fight over what he described as disrespectful and mischievous comments made on live television. Oshiomhole issued the challenge on Tuesday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where he reacted to a recent episode of Arise TV’s The Morning …