Author: Samuel Akpenpuun

Ahead of the November 8, 2025 Anambra State governorship election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the final list of candidates that will vie for the state’s top job. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of Information and Voter Education Committee Sam Olumekun disclosed this in Abuja on Wednesday. He stated that 16 out of the 19 registered parties are participating in the election out of which the African Action Congress (AAC) and the National Rescue Movement (NRM) have nominated female candidates, while six parties are fielding female running mates. He listed those with female running mates as Accord…

Grammy-nominated singer, Davido has announced Cobhams Asuquo as the musical director for his upcoming “5ive Alive” world tour. In a video shared on Instagram, Davido praised Asuquo’s work and expressed excitement about their collaboration. The tour will feature Davido performing in nearly 20 arenas worldwide. Asuquo also expressed his enthusiasm about joining the project. “He is the ‘5ive’ Alive musical director of the world tour. Almost 20 arenas, it’s going to be crazy. Today is the first time I heard what he’s been working on, and I’m blown away. It’s time to get to work and start rehearsing”, he said.…

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has disclosed that during moments of deep reflection, he weeps when he recalls what the suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, did to him. The political fallout between the two has intensified since Fubara’s suspension in March 2025. Speaking during a live media chat in Abuja on Monday, Wike revealed the anguish he feels whenever he recalls Fubara’s actions. Wike also shared a poignant analogy about parental sacrifice and betrayal, illustrating the depth of his hurt: “You know what you go through by sending your son to school? “You know…

President of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), Nasser Al-Khelaifi said the team deserved to win this year’s UEFA Champions League title but the triumph remains hard to believe. Luis Enrique’s side outclassed Italian giants, Inter Milan 5-0 on Saturday night at the Allianz Arena in Munich. It was big-spending PSG’s first UCL triumph, with their only previous final ending in a defeat to Bayern Munich in 2020. Speaking to Canal+, Al-Khelaifi said Saturday night’s victory was a deserved one for the club. He added that it was a victory for France and French football. He said, “This year has been very special, we…

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo on Saturday said the state is competing with Lagos, Abuja and other states of the federation in terms of massive developmental projects. He also disclosed that his administration does not interfere with local government funds, a decision he said will enable the third tier of government to bring development to the grassroots. Governor Okpebholo stated in Benin City at the presentation of new vehicles to chairmen of local governments, saying that that state was taken backwards by the Godwin Obaseki-led administration, but the narrative has changed as chairmen are now recognised by his administration.…

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Inter Milan are set to face off in Saturday’s UEFA Champions League final, with PSG aiming for their first European title and Inter targeting their fourth. The highly anticipated match will take place at Bayern Munich’s Allianz Arena, which holds 75,000 spectators, and kicks off at 9:00 pm local time (1900 GMT). This marks PSG’s second appearance in the final since the club underwent a major transformation following the Qatari takeover in 2011. They will be up against a seasoned Inter Milan side, hoping to reclaim European glory. The winner will take the crown from last year’s…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has approached the Federal High Court in Abuja seeking the removal of Rep. Oluwole Oke from the House of Representatives following his recent defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a suit filed on Monday, the PDP asked the court to compel the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, to immediately declare Oke’s seat—representing Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency of Osun State—vacant, in line with Section 68(1)(g) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). The party also demanded that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) be directed to conduct a bye-election to fill…

A prosecution witness in the trial of Nnamdi Kanu, the self-acclaimed leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), said on Wednesday that the defendant admitted smuggling a radio transmitter into the country. The witness, an official of the Department of State Services (DSS), identified a video recording of DSS officials’ inspection of the transmitter in Ubuluisiuzor, Anambra State, allegedly used by Kanu for his Radio Biafra and which, the witness said, the defendant admitted smuggling into the country. The video recording, stored in a disc, was one of about four video recordings admitted during Wednesday’s proceedings in which the DSS…

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former presidential aspirant, Dele Momodu, has commended President Bola Tinubu for intervening in the recent mass sealing of buildings in Abuja by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) administration. He also criticised the actions of the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, stating that he is behaving like Nigeria’s alternate president. The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) began sealing over 4,000 properties on Monday in Abuja for non-payment of ground rent. Among the affected buildings were the PDP national secretariat, the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) offices, Access Bank, TotalEnergies, and Ibro Hotel, all…

Chief Mene Brown, the Ogwa Olusan of Warri Kingdom in an interview with Arise TV says Chief Ayirimi Emami should not be referred to as a chief in Warri Kingdom. He said while Ayiri is one of the leaders, he is not a recognised Chief and should not be described as such. “Ayiri Emami is a leader, not a chief. You rightly introduced him as a leader. He is a leader, not a chief in Warri kingdom. I am a chief, Ayiri is not” Mene Brown said. But in his right of reply, Emami said he remains the Ologbotsere of…