1960 Headlines

  The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has categorically refuted reports circulating in some quarters claiming that the Commission has released the timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 General Election. In a statement signed by the Media Adviser to the INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, on Friday, the Commission stated clearly that the […]

  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday named military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov as the new head of his office, after his previous top aide resigned in November over a corruption scandal. Budanov, 39, has built up a legendary reputation in Ukraine, credited with a series of daring operations against Russia since it launched an […]

  The National Publicity Secretary of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Ladipo Johnson, has described the mass defections of governors and political figures to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) as “a shame and a pity.” Johnson, who spoke in an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Friday, said the motivations behind the […]

  Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has criticised Nigeria’s tax laws, warning that prosperity cannot be achieved by placing heavier burdens on poor citizens. Obi, who defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Wednesday, made his position known in a post on X on Friday, where he questioned the government’s approach to […]

  A member of the House of Representatives, Leke Abejide, has claimed that Peter Obi’s strong showing in the 2023 presidential election was primarily driven by religious anxieties among Northern Christians, who feared restrictions on their religious freedoms under a Bola Tinubu presidency. “People, especially the Northern Christians, believed that they would be in trouble […]

  The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed that the driver of the Lexus SUV involved in the accident that resulted in the deaths of two associates of former world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua is currently in custody. The incident occurred on Monday while the driver was transporting Joshua and two of his friends, […]

  The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has provided an update on the ongoing search and rescue operations at the site of the recent fire outbreak at the Great Nigeria Insurance Building on Martins Street, Lagos Island. The fire, which has left several people reportedly missing, has caused significant concern among the public. In […]

  The Nigeria Police Force has suspended the nationwide enforcement of its tinted glass permit policy following an interim court order that restrained the move. The Force announced on December 15, 2025, that it would begin enforcing the policy starting January 2, 2026, citing its responsibility to ensure public safety and internal security. However, in […]

  Liverpool lacked the firepower to break down a much-changed Leeds in a 0-0 draw at Anfield that wasted a chance to solidify their place in the Premier League top four. Arne Slot’s men are now nine games unbeaten, but were made to pay for the latest in a series of lacklustre performances in that […]

  Political economist Prof. Pat Utomi has stated that if the former Anambra State governor decides to run as someone’s vice-presidential candidate, he will immediately stop supporting him. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, Prof. Utomi assured that the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party will contest for the presidency in 2027, […]

  The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has responded to an allegation by the Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, that he is behind a plot to ruin his name. During an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, on Thursday, Governor Mohammed accused Wike of orchestrating crises against him. He claimed that Wike […]

  Libya said on Thursday that Britain had agreed to analyse the black box from a plane crash in Turkey on December 23 that killed a Libyan military delegation, including the head of its army. General Mohammed al-Haddad and four aides died after a visit to Ankara, with Turkish officials saying an electrical failure caused […]