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Senatorial primaries: APC bars Ben Murray-Bruce, Jack-Rich, 45 others

By Omeiza Ajayi No fewer than 47 senatorial aspirants have been disqualified from participating in the All Progressives Congress, APC, Senate primary elections,...

2027: Sokoto Senator declines re-election bid, says NASS lacks powers to tackle insecurity

By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO:- The Senator representing Sokoto East Senatorial District, Ibrahim Lamido, has explained his decision not to seek re election...

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wins back-to-back NBA MVP awards

By Enitan Abdultawab Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder has been named the NBA Most Valuable Player for the second consecutive year, becoming...

IMF urges UK to ‘stay the course’ on borrowing amid Starmer uncertainty

Washington-based fund praises Rachel Reeves for aiming to cut budget deficit as it upgrades growth forecastsBusiness live – latest updatesThe International Mone...

Redistricting debate shifts to South Carolina as Republicans seek clean sweep of House seats – US po...

GOP to target seat held by Jim Clyburn, the only Democrat among the state’s seven representatives in the HouseSign up for the Breaking News US emailHello and we...

Opposition leader congratulates Faleke on successful primary victory

*Says his Victory at the 2027 polls guaranteed An outspoken opposition leader, the President of Pan-Nigerian Civil Society and Opposition Alliance, PANCSOA, who...

Imoke, Ahmed lead ADC presidential primary committees

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has appointed former Cross River and Kwara governors, Liyel Imoke and Abdulfatah Ahmed, to lead its presidential primary c...

From Humanitarian Service to Political Leadership: Hon Omotunde Ayoade (JP) Answers the Call to Repr...

Learn about Hon Omotunde Ayoade (JP), the PDP consensus candidate for Ifo Constituency II, and his journey from humanitarian service to political leadershi Read...

APC primary: Ekiti Rep rejects election results, seeks review

Rep. Akinlayo Kolawole of Ekiti North has rejected the results of the APC primary, citing inconsistencies and calling for a review by party leadership. Read Mor...

Germany goes from labour shortages to hiring freezes

Lammy dismisses Streeting’s call for UK to rejoin EU as ‘sixth form’ debating position – UK politics...

Deputy PM says the public will not forgive weeks of internal debate on the EU and Labour leadership, warning it will play into Reform’s handsIn almost all his i...

NDC closes sale of presidential forms, extends others by one week

By Henry Umoru, ABUJA The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has closed the sale of its expression of interest and nomination forms for the position of president...

Spain’s conservatives forced to rely on far-right Vox party after losing majority in Andalucía

People’s party wins regional election but loses absolute majority, opening door to possibly months of negotiationsSpain’s conservative People’s party (PP) won S...

2,800 ex-textile workers die while awaiting unpaid entitlements

By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo No fewer than 2,800 former textile workers and their family members have reportedly died while awaiting payment of N35 billion in unpaid...

Starmer is not setting out timetable for his departure, says David Lammy

Deputy PM says Andy Burnham would be ‘great addition to parliament’ but leadership row is an ‘own goal’ for LabourKeir Starmer is not about to set a timetable f...

Nigerian newspapers review: [APC primaries] Powerful 50 Reps among losers

In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with the news that no fewer than 50 current members of the 10th House of Repr...

Britain faces weeks of leadership limbo in slow-motion coup against Starmer

Keir Starmer battles to retain his authority, critics say he's a 'lame-duck' leader.

Former UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting announces bid to replace Starmer

Former UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting has announced he will run against Prime Minister Keir Starmer as Labour leader

National Conversation project launches as Britain risks ‘being torn apart by differences’

Commission led by Sajid Javid and Jon Cruddas asks public to share vision of community and country to help rebuild social cohesionSajid Javid has warned the cou...

Fertiliser Plants: Dangote vows to ensure food security in Africa

By Udeme Akpan President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has reaffirmed his commitment to boosting food security across Africa through large-scale fertilis...