Author: Akintayo Adams

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the recent Edo State governorship election, Asue Ighodalo, has expressed dissatisfaction with the election results and plans to challenge the outcome in court. During an interview on Politics Today on Channels Television, Ighodalo claimed that the All Progressives Congress (APC), with the help of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), stole his mandate. Ighodalo finished second in the election, securing 247,274 votes, while the APC’s candidate, Monday Okpebholo, was declared the winner with 291,667 votes. The Labour Party candidate, Olumide Akpata, garnered 22,763 votes. Ighodalo pointed to several irregularities, including the failure to…

The Federal Government has pledged to hold accountable all individuals implicated in the bribery allegations involving Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky. The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made this commitment during a press briefing marking his first year in office. He assured that no one involved in the corruption scandal within the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) will escape justice. This follows the minister’s earlier directive for a thorough investigation into claims that Bobrisky, sentenced to prison earlier this year, did not serve his jail term within a correctional facility. In response to the allegations, the Civil Defence, Correctional,…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in his address to the UN General Assembly, asserted that Israel has the capability to reach any location across the Middle East as tensions rise with Hezbollah. His comments came amid growing international calls for a ceasefire in the escalating conflict. Earlier, Yemen’s Houthi rebels launched a missile and drone strike against Israel, though it was successfully intercepted without causing injuries. The Houthis, aligned with Iran, have vowed to continue their attacks until Israeli military operations in Gaza and Lebanon cease. The ongoing conflict has also led to a surge in casualties, with Lebanon’s health…

Bristol Issac Tamunobifiri, known as PIDOM Nigeria on X.com, has been granted bail, according to The Nation. The Nigeria Police Force arrested him on August 5 for allegedly undermining government operations. Tamunobiefiri, an anonymous whistleblower, operates under the handle #PIDOMNIGERIA on X.com. The police accused PIDOM of accessing restricted data, posting directives from the office of the Inspector General of Police, and raising funds for cyberterrorism. He faces charges related to criminal conspiracy, sedition, and breaching the Official Secrets Act. Omoyele Sowore, the 2023 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, was present in court and shared the news of…

UK Prime Minister and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer met with former U.S. President Donald Trump in New York on Thursday, ahead of the U.S. presidential election in November. The meeting took place at Trump Tower during Starmer’s visit to the United Nations General Assembly. Despite past criticisms from Labour’s foreign secretary, David Lammy, who once called Trump a “racist KKK and Nazi sympathiser,” Lammy also attended the talks. Trump praised Starmer, calling him “very nice” and acknowledging his political success. In response, Starmer emphasized the importance of maintaining the UK’s strong relationship with the U.S. regardless of who holds…

Two boys, aged 13, have been sentenced to life with a minimum of eight years and six months for the murder of 19-year-old Shawn Seesahai. The attack occurred on November 13 last year at Wolverhampton’s Stowlawn playing fields. The boys, 12 at the time, stabbed Seesahai in the heart and fractured his skull with a machete. The boys are the youngest convicted of knife murder in the UK since the 1993 case of James Bulger’s killers. During sentencing, Seesahai’s family described the crime as senseless. One of the boys also received a conviction for possessing a bladed weapon. Get instant…

According to Marca the winner of this year’s edition of football’s most coveted individual award has been revealed. Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior has reportedly been informed by France Football, the organizers of the Ballon d’Or, that he will win this year’s prestigious award. The official announcement is set for October 28. Vinicius Jr has had a stellar year, contributing significantly to Real Madrid’s 15th Champions League title with six goals and five assists, including a decisive goal in the final. If he wins, the 24-year-old will become the first Brazilian to claim the prize since Kaká in 2007, breaking the…

Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has clarified that President Bola Tinubu was not responsible for the removal of the petroleum subsidy, despite his pronouncement that “subsidy is gone.” Speaking on Friday during an interview on Channels TV, Dogara explained that the subsidy removal was already in place before Tinubu’s election, as there was no budget allocation for it approved by the National Assembly. Dogara acknowledged that while Nigerians are feeling the effects of the subsidy removal, it was a necessary step for the country’s progress. He emphasized the need for discussions focused on solutions rather than…

The Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, has announced that his phone line has been hacked. In a disclaimer posted on his official X account on Thursday, Mamman warned the public to avoid communicating through the compromised number and to disregard any requests for assistance. A follow-up statement issued by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade, on Friday confirmed that unauthorized individuals are using the hacked line, particularly on WhatsApp. The ministry urged the public to stay cautious and report any suspicious messages. The issue has been reported to relevant authorities and is currently under investigation. Get…

The Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led Nigerian government has disbursed ₦24.78 billion to 991,261 poor households as part of its National Cash Transfer Program, aimed at easing economic hardship. This initiative is led by the National Social Investment Programme Agency (NSIPA) and covers all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. Badamasi Lawal, NSIPA’s National Coordinator, stated on Thursday that the disbursement aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda to alleviate the impact of inflation, which reached 32.15 percent in August. He noted that ₦3.83 billion was distributed to 153,038 households in August 2024, while ₦20.96 billion was shared among 838,223…