ADC elects new C/River exco, vows aggressive repositioning for 2027
By Ike Uchechukwu, CALABAR The Cross River State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has elected a new State Executive Committee (SEC) in a bid to reposition the party for victory in the 2027 general elections. The election took place on April 11, 2026, in Calabar, and was supervised by a State Congress Committee […]
2.2m candidates set for UTME 2026
JAMB also assured inclusivity, stating that candidates living with disabilities would be adequately catered for through the JAMB Equal Opportunity Group, JEOG.
Iran, Ukraine and Africa, a continent in search of food
By Chima Christian There is no more doubt left: a global famine is on the way. The impact will be monumental. The war in Iran is only the beginning of what is promising to be a sustained global crisis. Already, we are seeing some sharp rise in energy prices, staples and other essentials. But as […]
New trial over Maradona’s death begins in Argentina
A new trial over the death of Argentine football legend Diego Maradona begins Tuesday a year after a scandal involving a judge caused the first trial to collapse.
Iran slams US blockade as ‘grave violation of sovereignty’
Iran slammed a US blockade around its ports on Monday as a “grave violation” of its sovereignty, as Washington and Tehran’s belligerent rhetoric rattled a fragile truce.
Factional ADC in Adamawa suspends Atiku, Babachir Lawal over alleged misconduct
A faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Adamawa State has announced the suspension of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Secretary to the Government of the Federation Babachir Lawal over alleged misconduct.
