Hashim faults court-ordered deregistration of opposition parties
The Co-Chairman of the Movement for Democratic Renewal (MDR) and former presidential candidate of the Accord Party, Gbenga Hashim, has described a Federal High Court order directing the deregistration of five political parties, including the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and Accord Party, as a threat to Nigeria’s multi-party democracy. In a statement issued on Tuesday, […]
Iran begin fraught World Cup with 2-2 New Zealand draw
Iran twice battled back for a 2-2 draw with New Zealand on Monday in their frenetic opening match of a World Cup campaign that has been utterly overshadowed by war, politics and protests.
Action Alliance kicks against deregistration of five political parties
The Action Alliance, AA, has strongly opposed yesterday’s court judgment ordering the deregistration of five political parties, warning that the move could undermine Nigeria’s democratic process and destabilize preparations for the 2027 general elections.
Araujo strikes late to deny Saudi opening-day victory
Saudi Arabia goalkeeper Mohammed al Owais produced a standout performance to keep his side ahead, notably tipping a low strike from Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte onto the post.
Prisoner Exchange: Obi commends Nigeria, Ethiopia, laments deaths of four Nigerians in custody
Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has welcomed the completion of the prisoner exchange arrangement between Nigeria and Ethiopia, describing the development as a humanitarian step that upholds the dignity of Nigerian citizens abroad. In a statement on Monday, Obi commended the efforts of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Bianca […]
Digital postcode to transform commerce, security, cut delivery costs — Tijani
By Progress Godfrey The Federal Government has said Nigeria’s Digital Alphanumeric Postcode System, scheduled for launch this year, will transform commerce, strengthen security and significantly reduce delivery costs nationwide. Speaking at the National Digital Alphanumeric Postcode System workshop in Abuja, Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, described the initiative as critical […]
