By: Abudu Olalekan Truth is, nobody likes waiting for money. Especially not when an entire country’s electoral future hangs in the balance. Major political parties have had enough. They’re warning—loudly—that delays in releasing funds to the Independent National Electoral Commission for the 2027 general elections could seriously undermine preparations. The credibility of the whole process?…
By: Abudu Olalekan Iran came out swinging on Saturday, accusing Washington of shredding the peace deal after US strikes hit Iranian territory and Tehran fired back at American targets in the Gulf. The whole thing kicked off because, earlier in the week, the US claimed Iran attacked a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz….
By: Abudu Olalekan Europe was baking. Again. On Tuesday, June 23, 2026, another deadly heatwave had the continent in a chokehold, and UN Secretary-General António Guterres stepped up to the mic at London Climate Action Week with something to get off his chest. He didn’t read from some dry policy brief. He made an impassioned…
By: Abudu Olalekan Every four years, millions of Nigerians queue up at polling units across the country, driven by a shared desire for good governance, economic stability, and structural progress. Yet, cycle after cycle, a familiar sense of frustration settles over the electorate post-election. While analysts often point to logistical bottlenecks, institutional deficits, and political…
By: Abudu Olalekan The Abia state government has reaffirmed its commitment to building accessible, affordable healthcare for residents, as work on the upgraded Obingwa General Hospital in Mgboko nears full completion. The Commissioner for Health Prof Enoch Uche led a pre-completion inspection of the facility on Thursday, and spoke to reporters after the tour. This…
By: Abudu Olalekan Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have rescued 53 civilians and recovered eight vehicles, after dismantling a suspected ISWAP/JAS roadblock along the Buratai–Kamuya road in Biu Local Government Area of Borno State. The Nigerian Army confirmed the incident in a statement posted to their X handle on Friday. It was signed by Capt….
