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Ghana’s President, John Dramani Mahama, has stirred conversation across West Africa after highlighting what he described as the indirect economic contributions of housewives and ‘side chicks’ to Ghana’s informal value chain. Speaking as Special Guest of Honour at the 2026 Kwahu Business Forum, Mahama explained how financial flows from government contracts circulate through multiple layers of the economy, including households and lifestyle sectors. According to him, when contractors receive payments, their spending patterns extend beyond core investments to luxury purchases and personal relationships, creating a ripple effect across various industries. “Because when they are paid, they give their wives and…

Prof. Joash Amupitan, Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has said he accepted the responsibility of leading Nigeria’s electoral body only after “a clear divine conviction that God would strengthen and help him in office”. Speaking in Abuja at an end of tenure and appreciation service organised by the Nigerian Baptist Convention for its outgoing president, Israel Akanji, and his wife, Victoria, Amupitan said he would have declined the appointment if he lacked that spiritual assurance. “If I did not have the conviction for this job, I would not accept it,” he said. Recalling the moment he decided…

Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie, has claimed that former Presidential candidate, Peter Obi‘s inability to achieve anything politically in recent times is due to an oath he took before dumping the All Progressives Congress Grand Alliance (APGA). CityNews reports that Yul, in a post via his handle, said Peter Obi’s Presidential ambition is tied to APGA, insinuating that unless the former Governor of Anambra State returns to the party, he cannot make progress politically. According to the movie star, Peter Obi took an oath never to leave APGA and even prayed that he would never achieve anything politically should he leave the South…

A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, has dismissed all allegations filed by the Nigeria Police Force against Prof. Zainab Duke-Abiola, widow of the late Chief M.K.O. Abiola. In a ruling delivered by Justice E. Okpe, the court described the actions of the police as inhuman and degrading, noting that they violated the claimant’s constitutional rights. The judge held that the treatment meted out to Duke-Abiola amounted to a clear breach of her fundamental human rights. The court awarded ₦100 million in damages against the police, a former Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, and four other defendants. Duke-Abiola…

The Supreme Court of Nigeria has reserved judgment in the lingering leadership disputes rocking both the Peoples Democratic Party and the African Democratic Congress, raising fresh uncertainty ahead of the 2027 general elections. The apex court took arguments from all parties involved in the appeals and cross-appeals. After proceedings, it announced that judgment would be delivered at a later date. However, no timeline was given.amd this has created tension, especially for parties battling internal divisions. For the PDP, the crisis has already led to major changes. Earlier rulings had nullified the Ibadan convention that produced Kabiru Turaki as national chairman.…

The Lagos State Government has clarified that permits and administrative fees for installing solar power systems apply only to residents of its social housing estates, not to private homeowners across the state. The clarification followed a viral video in which officials of the Lagos State Ministry of Housing were seen confronting a resident over solar panels installed in a state-owned estate, allegedly demanding a permit and payment before he could proceed with the installation in his apartment. The video, shared on 21 April, shows officials from the ministry’s Monitoring and Compliance Unit asking the resident to obtain approval and pay…

The presidency says Wale Edun, the immediate former minister of finance, and Musa Dangiwa, former minister of housing, resigned from their positions as members of the federal executive council (FEC). In a statement on Wednesday, Bayo Onanuga, presidential spokesperson, said Edun resigned due to recent ill health, while Dangiwa also resigned and thanked President Bola Tinubu for the opportunity given him to serve in the cabinet. Onanuga said Edun, who turned 70 on Monday, submitted his resignation letter and thanked the president for the opportunity to serve Nigeria. He said before George Akume, secretary to the government of the federation…

A fellow of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thought, Prof Udenta Udenta, says former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai should not be kept in perpetuity in detention because of investigation. Udenta stated this on Wednesday while responding to questions in an interview on ‘Prime Time’, a programme on Arise Television. He said they must let El-Rufai be, stressing that the former governor has to be presumed innocent, and they can carry out investigations without him being in custody. The professor also suggested that they can take El-Rufai’s passport and limit his movements. “You cannot keep a man in…

Chelsea have taken the decision to part ways with manager Liam Rosenior. The decision was taken on Wednesday evening, a day after the Blues lost 3-0 to Brighton in the Premier League. The result saw Chelsea drop into seventh place, as their hopes of Champions League qualification took a huge dent. It was also the team’s fifth consecutive loss under Rosenior in the league. Rosenior left Strasbourg to replace Enzo Maresca in January. Football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, wrote on X: “Chelsea have decided to SACK Liam Rosenior with immediate effect. “It’s OVER after 4 months, and 5 consecutive defeats…

The Federal Government has filed a 13-count charge against six individuals, including former Bayelsa State Governor, Timipre Sylva, over alleged involvement in a coup plot against Nigeria. The charges, which border on treason, terrorism and money laundering, were filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CR/206/2026, was filed on Tuesday by the Director of Public Prosecutions of the Federation, Rotimi Oyedepo. According to the charge, Sylva is currently at large. Other defendants named in the charge include Major General Mohammed Ibrahim Gana (retd), Captain (NN) Erasmus Ochegobia Victor (retd), Inspector Ahmed Ibrahim, Zekeri Umoru, Bukar Kashim Goni, and…