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Senatorial hopeful Olofu, Unveils Powerhouse Campaign Council

Jude Melvin Jones March 31, 2026

Benue 24 The race for the Benue South senatorial seat shifted into high gear on Monday as leading aspirant Dr. David Olofu issued a defiant pledge to dismantle the wave of insecurity currently terrorizing the region. Positioning his legislative bid as a direct response to years of instability,

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PDP Faction Clears Abdulrahman, Anyanwu for Top Seats Ahead of Sunday Convention

Jude Melvin Jones March 27, 2026

Abuja The internal leadership structure of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) took a definitive shape on Monday as the screening sub-committee cleared Alhaji Abdulrahman Mohammed and Senator Samuel Anyanwu to retain their roles as National Chairman and National Secretary, respectively. Both men emerged as the sole candidates for their positions during a screening

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Donald Trump pledges $7 billion to rebuild Gaza

Oakley Mason February 20, 2026

USA United States President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace” held its inaugural meeting in Washington on Thursday with nine nations pledging $7bn in funds to help rebuild war-torn Gaza. Trump also announced that five nations, including Morocco, had agreed to contribute troops for an international stabilisation force for the territory. They will initially be deployed […]

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Former Prince Andrew arrested by British police after revelations in Epstein files

Harrison Mason February 19, 2026

London Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formally known as Prince Andrew, has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, the first member of the British royal family to be detained in modern times. The King’s brother was taken into custody in Norfolk on Thursday morning as part of police investigations into the former prince’s dealings with […]

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Nigeria’s Idoma tribe rallies behind senatorial hopeful Olofu, with royal blessings

Jude Melvin Jones January 24, 2026

Nigeria The race for the Nigeria’s Benue South Senatorial seat has taken a definitive turn as the former Commissioner for Finance, Dr. David Olofu, secured a major boost from the Idoma traditional and religious leadership, signaling a powerful “homefront” consensus for his 2027 ambitions. Under the banner of his “A New Dawn for Benue South”

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Gov’ship Party Ticket: Plateau APC mobilising for Gov Mutfwang

Jude Melvin Jones January 19, 2026

Nigeria The Plateau State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has opened talks with the Plateau State Governor, Barr Caleb Mutfwang, urging him to recontest as Governor in 2027. The move was made by party stakeholders of the party in Jos at the weekend. The party chieftains said as the 001 of the party […]

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US suspends Visa processing for 75 countries

Oakley Mason January 14, 2026

USA The United States has suspended visa processing for applicants from Nigeria, Russia and a dozen other countries as part of a sweeping review of its immigration screening system, according to an internal directive from the US Department of State. The instruction, which takes effect from January 21, orders American embassies and consulates to halt […]

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2027: ‘We have not seen anything that will stop Gov Mutfwang’s re-election’ – Group

Jude Melvin Jones January 6, 2026

Nigeria A group under the aegis of Plateau Youths For Progressive Change (PYPC), has disclosed that Governor Caleb Mutfwang remains the most favoured candidate to win the 2027 governorship election in Plateau State. Speaking with our correspondent, leader of the Group Yakubu Ezra said there is currently no politician in the State that will emerge […]

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Uganda denies plans for election internet shutdown

Andrew Mbeki January 6, 2026

Uganda Uganda has denied plans to shut down internet access during next week’s elections, dismissing reports of a possible blackout as unfounded. Concerns were raised by the main opposition candidate, Robert Kyagulanyi , widely known as Bobi Wine, who last week repeated claims that the government intended to block the internet to disrupt mobilisation and […]

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Cuba faces uncertain future after US topples Venezuelan leader Maduro

Kristi Lucas January 6, 2026

Cuba Cuba faces uncertainty over its future after the United States abducted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro last weekend. Cuban officials lowered flags in the early hours of Monday to mourn 32 security officers they say were killed in the US strike on Venezuela, the island nation’s closest ally. The US administration of President Donald Trump has warned outright