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By Peter Omopo The Nigerian passport has climbed to 89th position out of 199 countries in the 2026 Henley Passport Index, marking a modest improvement from its 94th-place ranking at the end of 2025. The latest ranking, published in January, shows that Nigeria also reached its highest position in five years last July when it rose to 88th place. Compiled annually, the Henley Passport Index draws on exclusive data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and expert analysis to assess the relative strength of passports worldwide based on visa-free travel access. Nigeria shares the 89th spot with Myanmar, with…

By Peter Omopo A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has issued an interim order restraining the Chief Judge of the state from accepting or acting on an impeachment notice against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu. The order followed moves by the Rivers State House of Assembly, which had requested the Chief Judge to constitute a panel to investigate allegations of gross misconduct levelled against the governor and his deputy. The lawmakers made the request after a unanimous resolution, insisting that the impeachment process would continue despite what they described as attempts by the…

By Peter Omopo The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the defection of Abubakar Atiku Abubakar, son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, as a major political development with far-reaching implications for Nigeria’s political landscape. In a statement issued on Thursday, the party said the younger Atiku’s decision to leave the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and align with the APC reflected a growing loss of confidence in his father’s political leadership. The Lagos APC characterised the move as a “political earthquake,” arguing that it amounted to a rejection of what it described as “pretentious political…

By Peter Omopo The Supreme Court is expected to deliver its judgment on Friday in the appeal filed by Aminu Sule Lamido, son of former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, over his conviction for failing to declare $40,000 at an airport. Aminu is seeking to overturn the decisions of the Federal High Court and the Court of Appeal, both of which found him guilty of false declaration of foreign currency and ordered the forfeiture of part of the undeclared sum to the Federal Government. The case stems from an incident on December 11, 2012, when operatives of the Economic and…

By Asiwaju Dele Taiwo What you allow into your mind and heart quietly shapes your thoughts, emotions, and relationships. In marriage, constant exposure to negativity, comparison, or unrealistic expectations can erode trust, gratitude, and connection; on social media, endless highlights and opinions can distort reality, fuel dissatisfaction, and steal joy. Choose content that uplifts, educates, and strengthens your values, and be intentional about what you give your attention to because protecting your inner world is an act of wisdom, and a healthy mind is the foundation of a healthy relationship and a meaningful life. Asiwaju Cares

By Peter Omopo Abba Abubakar, son of former Vice President and 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), declaring his support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. The defection was announced on Thursday at the National Assembly complex in Abuja, where Abba was formally received by the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, alongside senior APC leaders from the North-East geopolitical zone. Popularly known as Abba, he announced his resignation from the PDP and described his decision to join the APC as both…

By Peter Omopo The organisers of the Tour de France have unveiled the official route for the opening stage of the race’s 2027 edition, which will bring the world’s leading cyclists to Scotland next summer. The Grand Départ will begin in Edinburgh on 2 July 2027 before heading south through Midlothian, the Scottish Borders and parts of Dumfries and Galloway, with the stage finishing in Carlisle, England. From the Scottish capital, the peloton will travel towards Newtongrange before continuing to Innerleithen. The route then turns east to Galashiels and takes in what is expected to be the toughest climb of…

By Peter Omopo More than 20 soldiers serving with the British Army may be dismissed after testing positive for illegal drugs during a compulsory screening exercise. The affected personnel are from the 32 Engineer Regiment, based at Catterick Garrison in North Yorkshire. According to reports, 23 soldiers failed drugs tests carried out shortly before Christmas, in what has been described as one of the largest drug-related incidents to hit the Army in recent years. In a statement to the BBC, the British Army confirmed that a number of soldiers from the regiment had failed mandatory drugs tests and could face…

By Peter Omopo Former UK shadow justice secretary Robert Jenrick has joined Reform UK, marking the most senior defection from the Conservative Party to Nigel Farage’s movement to date. Jenrick’s defection came hours after he was sacked by Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch, who accused him of secretly plotting to leave the party in a manner designed to cause maximum political damage. Badenoch said she had “clear, irrefutable evidence” of his intentions, adding that his departure was “a good day” for the Conservatives. Jenrick was formally unveiled as a Reform UK Member of Parliament at a press conference on Thursday by…

By Peter Omopo Nigeria on January 15, 2026, marked 60 years since the country’s first military coup of 1966, an event that fundamentally altered its political history. The date is observed annually as Armed Forces Remembrance Day to honour members of the Nigerian Armed Forces who lost their lives in the two World Wars, the Nigerian Civil War, as well as in peacekeeping and internal security operations. The January 15, 1966 coup, led by Major Patrick Chukwuma Kaduna Nzeogwu, brought an abrupt end to Nigeria’s First Republic, which was headed by Prime Minister Tafawa Balewa and ceremonial President Nnamdi Azikiwe.…