The Chairman of the House Committee on Constitution Review, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, stated that none of the 31 proposals for state creation met constitutional requirements. Over 200 bills seeking changes to the 1999 Constitution were also received by Parliament. The statement was made during a two-day retreat for the Constitution Review Committee in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State. The Deputy Speaker,...
Nigeria’s political landscape never fails to entertain, and the current set of governors is giving us more drama than a Nollywood blockbuster. From epic political battles to eyebrow-raising policies, these leaders have kept tongues wagging and social media buzzing. Here are the most controversial governors making headlines for all the wrong—or right—reasons. 1. Edo State...
In a significant political development, Dr. Yunusa Tanko, the Interim National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, announced the commencement of a partial campaign for Peter Obi's 2027 presidential bid on February 25, 2025. Tanko, who previously served as the spokesperson for the 2023 Obidient Movement, made this announcement via a tweet on X (formerly Twitter), stating: "Kindly join us as we...
Apple’s new iPhone 16e will be significantly more affordable in Nigeria, priced at N898,500, which is N300,000 less than the standard iPhone 16, which retails for around N1.19 million. This new budget model, aimed at attracting middle-tier customers, will be available for pre-order from February 21, with actual availability set for February 28. The iPhone 16e is part of Apple’s...
For the first time in history, the FIFA Men’s World Cup final will feature an official halftime show, marking a new era of entertainment for the global tournament. FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed the groundbreaking addition via Instagram, announcing that the 2026 final, scheduled for July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey (renamed New York New Jersey Stadium for the...
