American singer D4vd has been arrested in Los Angeles in connection with the death of a 14-year-old girl whose remains were discovered in a vehicle linked to him, authorities have confirmed. The 21-year-old artist, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, is currently being held without bail while investigators continue to examine the circumstances surrounding…
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has raised serious concerns over Nigeria’s security situation following reports that the United States has begun evacuating some of its embassy staff from the country. According to him, this development reflects a growing lack of confidence by the international community in Nigeria’s ability to guarantee safety and stability.Speaking…
Gunmen have reportedly killed more than 20 people across communities in Niger State, with dozens also feared dead in similar attacks in Kebbi State.In Plateau State, suspected terrorists carried out fresh assaults on Tuesday, targeting a mining site in Kok village, Ropp District of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area, where one person was killed and…
Forget Netflix—Nigerian politics just turned into a high-stakes spy thriller. While President Bola Tinubu is publicly cheering on his top security boss, Nuhu Ribadu, a massive legal war has broken out behind the scenes involving secret recordings, “illegal” hacking, and a former governor now facing serious charges in court. The Big Endorsement On Monday, President Tinubu traveled to…
In a high-stakes display of executive solidarity, President Bola Tinubu has issued a glowing endorsement of National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu, hailing him as a “bold and courageous” leader in the nation’s war against terror. The President’s remarks, delivered Monday during an official visit to Yola, Adamawa State, come at a critical juncture for…
Think of this as the “price tag” for Nigeria’s next big democratic event. Basically, the people in charge of voting (INEC) just went to the government and said, “Here is how much money we need to make sure everyone can vote in 2027.” Here is the breakdown of the ₦874 Billion plan in simple terms: 1. Where…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has unveiled a projected budget of ₦873,778,401,602.08 for the 2027 general elections. INEC Chairman, Joash Amupitan, presented the proposal to the National Assembly Joint Committee on Electoral Matters alongside the Commission’s separate ₦171 billion budget for the 2026 fiscal year. Financial Breakdown The multi-billion naira estimate is categorized into five primary…
Imagine your favorite video game just had a massive update, but the developers removed the feature that shows your score in real-time. You’d be pretty annoyed, right? That’s basically what’s happening in Nigeria right now with the rules for how we vote. The Drama Outside: #OccupyNASS Day 2 For two days now, people have been…
On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, the #OccupyNASS protest entered its second decisive day, as citizens and activists intensified their presence around the National Assembly Complex in Abuja. The mobilization, fueled by recent legislative changes, centers on a singular demand: the explicit reinstatement of “real-time” electronic transmission of results in the Electoral Act Amendment Bill. The…
