Author: Lanre Akilu

The Democratic Party has sued the Trump administration over an attempt to impose sweeping changes on the election systems, including requiring citizenship proof to register to vote and limiting mail-in ballot counting. In a lawsuit filed Monday, the Democratic Party asked a federal court to block the executive order, which prevents states from counting mail-in ballots that arrive after election day. The president’s directive also requires proof of citizenship to be presented — through documents such as a passport — when registering to vote. “The President does not get to dictate the rules of our elections,” said the lawsuit filed…

One of the Queens of the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Queen Ashley Afolashade Ogunwusi, has openly expressed her deep and unwavering love for her husband. Marking the beginning of a new month, Queen Ashley took to her Instagram page on Tuesday, to reflect on her devotion to the Ooni of Ife. She shared heartfelt words about the qualities that make him so special to her, emphasizing his ability to bring joy and comfort into her life. Queen Ashley Afolashade Ogunwusi, Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi According to Queen Ashley, her Ooni of Ife’s kindness, unwavering support, and…

Erling Haaland will be out of action for up to seven weeks after suffering an ankle injury, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said on Tuesday. The prolific 24-year-old Norwegian was forced off in Sunday’s 2-1 FA Cup quarterfinal win at Bournemouth after scoring his 30th goal of the season. City said on Monday that the forward would see a specialist but anticipated he “will be fit to play a further part in the remainder of this season, including this summer’s FIFA Club World Cup.” Guardiola gave an update on Tuesday, on the eve of his side’s Premier League match against…

Controversial Nigerian crossdresser Idris Okuneye, better known as Bobrisky, has claimed that he was rearrested by Nigerian immigration officials upon his return to the country. Bobrisky took to Instagram on Tuesday to announce the arrest, stating that he had no knowledge of the charges against him. He wrote, “Guys, I have just been arrested by immigration in Nigeria. I don’t know what I did o.” However, Nigerian immigration authorities have not yet confirmed Bobrisky’s claims regarding the arrest. This incident follows a series of legal troubles for the social media personality. Bobrisky had previously left Nigeria several months ago, citing…

President Donald Trump said Monday that Americans want him to run for another term, a step banned by the US constitution but which he continues describing as possible. “People are asking me to run,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office when asked about the possibility of a third term. “I don’t know. I never looked into it. They do say there’s a way you can do it, but I don’t know about that, but I have not looked into it,” Trump said. Trump was asked about the prospect of a race pitting him against former president Barack Obama, who…

The lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, on Tuesday, announced that she would not back out on her plan to return to her constituency for the Sallah break. The senator also urged her supporters to disregard speculations making the round that she has cancelled her scheduled visit. She disclosed this in a statement issued by her media team in the early hours of Tuesday. The statement read, “We are pleased to confirm that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Sallah visit to Kogi Central Senatorial District will proceed as planned. “Despite rumours circulating online, there has been no official announcement from…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has commended the judiciary for standing firm against vested interests, saying that by affirming President Bola Tinubu’s mandate, it upheld the nation’s faith and safeguarded its democratic future. Shettima stated this on Wednesday in Abuja at the Body of Benchers Maiden Annual Lecture and the public presentation of the report on the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee’s directions. He urged the judiciary to remain resolute in delivering justice and resisting external pressures that could threaten its independence. “The pursuit of justice does not happen in a vacuum; it is shaped by the gatekeepers and personnel of the…

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, has directed the Heads of Local Government Administration in the 23 local government areas of the state to submit the activities of their respective councils. Ibas said the HLGA appointed by the suspended governor, Siminalayi Fubara, are to submit the report to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government. This was contained in a letter addressed to the HLGAs, dated March 24th, 2025 and signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government Affairs, Itong Awani. The letter titled ‘Re: Submission of Report of The Activities of Your Councils’ was…

*Says Wadata Plaza Doesn’t Belong to Anyone Senior Special Assistant, Public Communications and New Media to the FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, Lere Olayinka, has said that the Wadata Plaza does not belong to the People’s Democratic Party, as the PDP has not, since 2005, paid the N26.9 million required in ground rent. Olayinka said this in an interview with ARISE NEWS on Tuesday, where he also criticised the National Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Debo Ologunagba, for saying that Wike revoking the PDP’s land title of Wadata Plaza was a threat to democracy, calling him the “most incompetent National Public…

President Bola Tinubu has sacked the Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, along with his deputy, with immediate effect. In a decisive move, Tinubu appointed Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas as the sole administrator of the state, effective today. The decision follows heightened political tensions and security concerns in Rivers State, including recent explosions at oil facilities. Further details on the development are expected in Tinubu’s nationwide address scheduled for 7 pm today.