Romuald Wadagni, Benin’s Minister of Finance, has been declared the winner of the presidential election held on 12 April 2026. According to provisional results released by the country’s Autonomous National Electoral Commission, he obtained approximately 94 percent of the votes cast, based on more than 90 percent of ballots counted. This overwhelming outcome confirms his…
The Kaduna State High Court has postponed proceedings on the bail application submitted by former Governor Nasir El-Rufai. Following arguments presented by legal representatives from both sides, the presiding judge elected not to issue an immediate decision and instead scheduled the next session for Tuesday, 21 April 2026. This development ensures that the matter will…
Nigerian musician and songwriter LAX, born Damilola Afolabi, has been appointed Executive Director of SIFAX Logistics, a key subsidiary of the diversified SIFAX Group founded by his father, prominent businessman Dr. Taiwo Afolabi. This appointment integrates the next generation of family leadership into the conglomerate’s operations and reflects a structured approach to corporate succession within…
Hundreds of young people from Aiyetoro Gbede in Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State staged a peaceful march on Monday through the community streets. The demonstration expressed strong backing for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and its Chairman, Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN). Participants carried placards affirming their confidence in his leadership and…
Dr. Iyabo Obasanjo has announced the suspension of her bid for the Ogun State governorship in the 2027 election. In a demonstration of party loyalty, she extended warm congratulations to Senator Solomon Adeola, widely known as Yayi, following his adoption as the All Progressives Congress (APC) consensus candidate for the position.This decision underscores a deliberate…