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CNN — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told the European Union’s top diplomat that Beijing can’t accept Russia losing its war against Ukraine as this could allow the United States to turn its full attention to China, an official briefed on the talks said, contradicting Beijing’s public position of neutrality in the conflict. The admission came during what the official said was …

As Wike challenges to opposition coalition to prove their worth President Bola Tinubu has emphasised that the current administration is committed not only to infrastructure development but also to restoring public trust in government. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the commissioning of the newly rehabilitated Aguma Palace–Radio Nigeria–New Market Road in Gwagwalada Area Council, he declared that the …

The Presidency has predicted that the newly formed opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 elections will soon be consumed by internal conflict as a result of irreconcilable personal ambitions among its key leaders. According to a statement issued Thursday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Bola Tinubu, the coalition is a fragile alliance held together …

The court described her six-month suspension by the Senate as excessive. The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Friday, ordered the Senate to recall Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from suspension. Delivering judgment on her suit challenging the disciplinary action taken against her in March, the judge, Binta Nyako, described her six-month suspension as “excessive.” But the judge awarded a …

The lawmaker’s Facebook post has sparked a backlash, with many accusing him of insensitivity and mocking the dead. A federal lawmaker in Nigeria has come under fire for using a 2006 ADC plane crash as an analogy to warn people against joining the African Democratic Congress (ADC), a political platform adopted by the opposition coalition to challenge President Bola Tinubu’s …

The recent adoption of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) by prominent political figures in Nigeria has made the party a powerful opposition force aimed at unseating the incumbent President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. While the ADC as a coalition platform continues to draw in prominent politicians from across Nigeria’s major parties, including the Peoples Democratic Party …

The death of the Nigerian legend comes on a dark day for the global football community, as it also grapples with the sudden passing of Liverpool forward Diogo Jota, who died in a car crash in Spain Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Peter Rufai, popularly known as “Dodo Mayana” is dead. He was 61. He passed away in the early hours …

By Idahosa Musa Benin City, Nigeria – Operatives of Edo State Police Command have arrested one Bello Salami, a suspected member of the Maphite confraternity, over his alleged involvement in the killing of three members of the state Security Corps weekend in Benin. The command’s spokesperson, CSP Moses Yamu, who confirmed the incident said the suspect, Bello Salami 33, was …

The founding National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, Ralph Nwosu, said leaders of the party voluntarily resigned to allow former Senate President, David Mark, and ex-Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, to take charge and lead efforts to reposition both the party and the country. Chairman, African Democratic Congress, Ralph Nwosu. Photo: ADC Nwosu stated this on Wednesday at the …

The Supreme Court, on Wednesday, reserved judgment in the appeal challenging the victory of Senator Monday Okpeholo in the September 21, 2024, Edo state governorship election. The apex Court adjourned the judgment indefinitely after taking arguments for and against Okpebholo’s declaration as the winner of the Edo state Governorship Election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Justice Garba Lawal …