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By Peter Omopo Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, 81, is seeking a seventh term in office as the country heads to elections on Thursday, nearly four decades after he first came to power in 1986. Museveni, a former rebel leader, took control of Uganda after overthrowing the government of Tito Okello, promising at the time to end a history of poor leadership and prolonged rule. In one of his earliest statements, he argued that Africa’s challenge was not its people but leaders who overstayed in power. Today, he stands as Uganda’s longest-serving president, having governed a nation where most citizens have…

By Peter Omopo Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has condemned the arrest and continued detention of 52 students of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, describing the action as an attempt to suppress civic engagement and silence young voices raising concerns over insecurity. In a statement released on Tuesday, the senator called for the immediate and unconditional release of the students, who were reportedly arrested after staging protests against the rising cases of kidnapping and other security challenges in parts of Edo State. Akpoti-Uduaghan said peaceful protest and public advocacy should not be criminalised in a democratic society, stressing that dialogue remains…

By Asiwaju Dele Taiwo Is what will matter most on our last day on earth when titles fall away, achievements grow silent, and time runs out, grace remains. Not the grace we earned, but the grace we gave and the grace we accepted. On our final day, we won’t wish we had been harder, louder, or more impressive. We’ll wish we had been kinder. More forgiving. More present. Grace is choosing love when pride begs for victory. It’s offering mercy when judgment feels easier. It’s living aware that every breath is a gift, not a guarantee. Grace teaches us to…

By Jimmy Fatunbi The Executive Chairman of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Moyosore Adebanjo, has held a highly engaging and strategic meeting with members of the committee for the Onigbongbo LCDA Security Marshal (OLSM) as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen security and promote a safer environment within the LCDA. During the meeting, the Chairman reviewed the framework, objectives, and operational structure of the OLSM initiative. He also emphasised the importance of the committee in complementing existing security architecture and enhancing community-based safety measures across Onigbongbo LCDA. He further disclosed that the application link for interested and qualified…

By Peter Omopo A group of Labour MPs has called on the government to reject China’s plan to build a large new embassy in central London, citing national security concerns and warning that the facility could be used to intimidate dissidents living in the UK. In a letter to the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Steve Reed, nine Labour lawmakers urged ministers to block the proposal ahead of a decision deadline of January 20. The MPs raised concerns about the scale and location of the proposed embassy at Royal Mint Court, near the Tower of London,…

By Peter Omopo The Conservative Party has claimed that former Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi defected to Reform UK after his request for a peerage was turned down, a charge that has added to the political fallout surrounding his departure. Zahawi, who served briefly as chancellor under former prime minister Boris Johnson and held several senior ministerial roles between 2018 and 2023, was unveiled as a member of Nigel Farage’s Reform UK at a press conference on Monday. He has since described Britain as being at a “dark and dangerous” moment, saying the country needed a “glorious revolution.” However, Conservative Party chairman…

By Peter Omopo Trading activity on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) surged to an all-time high in 2025, with total turnover hitting N11.23 trillion, driven largely by a resurgence in foreign investor participation. Market data showed that the value of equities traded more than doubled from N5.587 trillion in 2024 to N11.23 trillion in 2025, representing a 101 per cent increase and the highest annual turnover ever recorded by the Exchange. The 2025 performance significantly outpaced previous years, with turnover recorded at N3.578 trillion in 2023, N2.324 trillion in 2022, N1.899 trillion in 2021 and N2.168 trillion in 2020. Analysts attributed…

By Peter Omopo Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has been formally registered as the number one member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state following the commencement of the party’s nationwide e-registration and revalidation exercise. The Benue chapter of the APC flagged off the exercise on Monday at Ihugh, the governor’s hometown in Mbadede Ward of Vandeikya Local Government Area. Governor Alia received his registration printout from the state acting chairman of the party, Mr Benjamin Omale, during the event attended by party stakeholders and supporters. Addressing party faithful, the governor urged APC members across the…

By Peter Omopo Real Madrid have announced the departure of head coach Xabi Alonso following the club’s recent El Clásico loss to rivals Barcelona. The decision comes a day after Real Madrid were beaten in a dramatic Spanish Super Cup final on Sunday in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, where Barcelona secured a five-goal victory to claim back-to-back titles at Madrid’s expense. In an official statement issued on Monday, the club confirmed that Alonso’s exit was reached by mutual agreement. “Real Madrid C. F. communicates that, by mutual agreement between the club and Xabi Alonso, it has been decided to end his…

By Peter Omopo Nigeria’s crude oil and condensate production averaged 1.64 million barrels per day between January and November 2025, according to figures released by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). The data, contained in a report titled “Crude Oil and Condensate Production 2025,” shows that total combined production for the 11-month period stood at 18.12 million barrels per day. Figures for December were not available as of the time of reporting. A breakdown of the data indicates that crude oil production accounted for 15.98 million barrels per day during the period, while condensate output stood at 2.14 million…