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As preparations intensify for Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, a coalition of independent election observers has raised concerns over the safety of its members, calling on authorities to guarantee protection and ensure a credible electoral process nationwide.The appeal was made on Monday by Chief Dr Lazarus Nwachukwu, leader of a national delegation of independent observers drawn from groups including the Centre for the Promotion of Peace and Unity, the National Council of NGOs and Civil Society Organizations of Nigeria, and the Forum of Independent Election Observers of Nigeria, in a statement made available to journalists.In the statement signed by Alhaji Bashiru Mohammed on behalf of the delegation, Nwachukwu urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the country’s security agencies...

Vice President Kashim Shettima, at a reception in Adamawa State on Monday for Governor Ahmadu Fintiri, who joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) last month, said Fintiri has automatically become the party leader in Adamawa State.Shettima made the clarification amid ongoing arguments about whether Fintiri leads the party in the state, as opposed to National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, who was the leader before the defection of Fintiri to the APC.Shettima cited examples from his home state of Borno, where Governor Babagana Zulum, rather than himself, is the party leader, and from Plateau State, where the APC National Chairman hails from, but Governor Caleb Mutfwang is the party leader.Speaking on behalf of President Bola Tinubu at the grand reception for Fintiri on Monday ...

Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) on Monday stormed a house belonging to former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami in Abuja, forcing those present to leave.Sources said the incident occurred shortly after former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar visited the Maitama residence.He reportedly spent about an hour there before leaving.An aide to Atiku confirmed the visit, while another witness said DSS officers had already surrounded the house during the meeting but only moved in after Atiku left, People’s Gazette reported.The situation comes at a time when there is growing pressure on opposition figures like Malami to join the ruling All Progressives Congress.Critics have accused President Bola Tinubu of trying to weaken his opponents ahead of the next election, tho...

OnlyFans owner and reclusive billionaire, Leonid Radvinsky, has d!ed at the age of 43 after a long battle with cancer.His tragic passing was announced on Monday in a statement by the company.“We are deeply saddened to announce the death of Leo Radvinsky,” a spokesperson said.“Leo passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer. His family have requested privacy at this difficult time.”Mr. Radvinsky bought OnlyFans’ parent company Fenix International in 2018.He became the majority shareholder and director of the streaming platform up until his de@th.OnlyFans was originally conceived and built by British father and son duo Guy and Tim Stokely as a platform to allow content creators to monetize their work directly from subscribers.OnlyFans surged...

The Ultra Modern Headquarters Building of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC)The Federal Government, through the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), has announced the commencement of applications for its foreign master’s postgraduate scholarship programme for the 2026/2027 academic session.The commission disclosed this in a statement posted on its official 𝕏 handle on Monday, noting that the application portal opens on March 23, 2026, and will close on April 19, 2026.According to the NDDC, the scholarship scheme is designed to equip young Nigerians from the Niger Delta region with advanced education and professional training.The commission stated that the initiative aims to boost beneficiaries’ capacity to participate in local content development while enha...

A faction of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) led by its factional president, Tajudeen Baruwa, has taken control of the union’s National Secretariat.The development comes amid a prolonged leadership crisis within the union, which began over two years ago following a disputed delegates’ conference meant to produce new executives.Despite the ongoing dispute, Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo and a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), had continued to operate from the secretariat.However, on Monday, members of the Baruwa faction reportedly stormed the office and took over the facility. In a viral video circulating online, the group was seen removing and destroying portraits of MC Oluomo within the premises.Fresh Allegations Emerge...

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has urged newly elevated Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) and Commissioners of Police (CPs) to uphold the highest standards of professionalism in their duties.Disu gave the directive on Monday during a decoration ceremony held at the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Peacekeeping Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja.He emphasised that the promotions should be seen as a call to greater responsibility rather than a reward, stressing the need for accountability at all levels.The IGP warned that indiscipline, corruption, abuse of office, and negligence would not be tolerated under their leadership, urging them to ensure policing within their jurisdictions is guided by professionalism, respect for human rights, and responsiveness ...

ck ReadTrump said the discussions over the last two days were “in depth, detailed, and constructive” and instructed the Department of War to hold off on any military action against Iran’s energy infrastructure for a five-day period, pending the outcome of ongoing talks.US President Donald Trump has announced the postponement of threatened strikes on Iranian power plants following what he described as “very good and productive conversations” with Iranian officials aimed at a “complete and total resolution” of hostilities in the Middle East.In a post on his TruthSocial account, Trump said the discussions over the last two days were “in depth, detailed, and constructive” and instructed the Department of War to hold off on any military action against Iran’s energy infrastructur...