Thursday, 19 February, 2026

Category: Politics


…solicits foreign direct investment into ailing health sector Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, expressed concern over the capital flight worth over $1.1 billion lost to outbound medical tourism yearly. Kalu, who stated this in Abuja Read more…


The Federal High Court in Abuja has admitted in evidence a radio transmitter allegedly smuggled into the country by the detained self acclaimed leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Justice James Omotosho admitted the transmitter along Read more…


From Ifeoma Ejiofor Anambra United Front (AUF) has debunked the rumoured defection of the group to African Democratic Congress (ADC). The disclaimer was contained in a press statement signed by the State Secretary of AUF, Hon Ken Nkwocha made available Read more…


From Ifeoma Ejiofor The Labour Party standard bearer in the November 8 Anambra State governorship election, Chief Dr George Moghalu has described June 12 as a powerful symbol of Nigerians collective struggle for justice, accountability, and the right to determine Read more…


Speech at The Platform on the Democracy Day: 12th June 2025Lagos, Nigeria I: Introduction Happy democracy day to all Nigerians! Thanks to Senior Pastor Poju Oyemade and the Covenant Nation for the invitation and for their impactful national service in Read more…


STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE ADDRESS BY PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFRAT THE JOINT SESSION OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY IN COMMEMORATION OF DEMOCRACY DAY, 2025 THURSDAY, 12TH JUNE 2025 Protocol: With profound honour, I stand before this joint session of our National Read more…


Slovakia will not back the EU’s 18th package of sanctions against Russia unless the European Commission provides a solution to the situation the country faces if the bloc phases out Russian energy as planned, Prime Minister Robert Fico said. The Read more…


President Bola Tinubu has cancelled the planned national broadcast earlier scheduled for Thursday, June 12, in commemoration of Nigeria’s 26th Democracy Day anniversary. Instead, he will deliver his Democracy Day address before a special joint session of the National Assembly. Read more…


The Labour Party candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, on Tuesday lamented that Nigerians have been turned into refugees in their own country. Obi made the remarks during the presentation of the book titled “Obi, the Political Change Agent” Read more…


President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said he would gladly welcome the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, a member of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) into the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) whenever he decides to join the Read more…


Iran said on Monday it will soon hand a counter-proposal for a nuclear deal to the United States in response to a U.S. offer that Tehran deems “unacceptable,” while U.S. President Donald Trump said talks would continue. Trump made clear that the Read more…


The Rivers State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has told the suspended governor of the state, Siminalayi Fubara that even if he decides to join the party, his sins cannot be forgiven. Caretaker Committee chairman of the party Read more…