Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has questioned the inclusion of ₦6.44 billion in the 2026 budget for a “Special Presidential Support Group for the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers,” despite Nigeria having already failed to qualify for the tournament. Atiku described the allocation as disturbing and demanded answers over … Read more
Macron Set for Historic Nigeria Visit as France Unveils New Partnership Plans JULY 17, 2026 • 5 MIN READ By Atinuke Otedola and her Editorial Team French President, Emmanuel Macron, will visit Nigeria later this year for a State visit, marking another milestone in the growing diplomatic ties between both countries. The announcement was made … Read more
Isaac Fayose: I Spent Big for Obi, Got No Appreciation JULY 17, 2026 • 4 MIN READ By Atinuke Otedola and her Editorial Team Businessman and social commentator, Isaac Fayose, has expressed disappointment over what he described as Peter Obi’s failure to acknowledge the support he gave the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential campaign, despite the … Read more
In a major boost for infrastructure development across Nigeria, Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has commended President Bola Tinubu for approving two critical federal road projects in the South-East region. The announcement comes as a significant relief to residents and businesses in the area who have for decades contended with poor road networks and … Read more
Politics Atiku Defeats Amaechi, Hayatu-Deen To Win ADC Presidential Ticket For 2027 May 28, 2026 • 4 min read By Atinuke Otedola and her Editorial Team Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has clinched the presidential ticket of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the 2027 general election after defeating former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi … Read more
Politics Nigerian-Born Rosaline Ogunro Makes History As New Mayor of Islington May 28, 2026 • 4 min read By Atinuke Otedola and her Editorial Team Nigerian-born Councillor Rosaline Ogunro has been inaugurated as the new Mayor of Islington, marking another milestone for the Nigerian diaspora in British politics. The ceremony took place in London, with … Read more
Politics • Accountability Probe Alleged ₦800 Billion FAAC Diversion for Campaign Funding – SERAP Tells INEC By Atinuke Otedola • May 17, 2026 • 3 min read ABUJA, NIGERIA — The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to investigate an alleged diversion of ₦800 billion from the … Read more
Politics • 2027 Elections PDP Crisis Deepens as Jonathan’s 2027 Ambition Splits Party Factions By Atinuke Otedola • May 12, 2026 • 4 min read ABUJA, NIGERIA — Nigeria’s political scene is heating up ahead of the 2027 elections, with former President Goodluck Jonathan caught in a growing crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). … Read more
Politics • Africa Museveni Sworn In for Seventh Term as Uganda’s President By Atinuke Otedola • May 12, 2026 • 4 min read KAMPALA, UGANDA — Uganda’s President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has been sworn in for a seventh term, extending his rule to nearly four decades. The ceremony took place on May 12, 2026, in … Read more
Politics • Diplomacy Tinubu Arrives in Kenya for Africa-France Summit By Atinuke Otedola • May 12, 2026 • 3 min read NAIROBI, KENYA — President Bola Tinubu arrived in Nairobi, Kenya, early Monday morning to attend the Africa-France Summit. His plane landed at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport around 12:15 a.m., according to the State House … Read more