Bankole Abe

1 month ago | icirnigeria.org | Bankole Abe

As President Bola Tinubu marks two years in office this May, the political landscape is tilting further in favour of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), with a steady stream of defections from opposition parties into the president’s camp, a trend that has accelerated in 2025 and may reshape the contest ahead of the 2027 elections. The APC took over power from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in 2015 and has since maintained its grip on the nation’s leadership.

1 month ago | icirnigeria.org | Bankole Abe

THE Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has concluded its local government chairmanship primaries for the upcoming June 12 elections, but the process was marred by controversies. Some of the aspirants and their agents staged protests over the outcome of the exercise in some areas. The Electoral Committee Chairman, Babatunde Ogala, acknowledged the protests and attributed them to possible human errors during the process.

1 month ago | icirnigeria.org | Bankole Abe

FEMI Adebayo and Chioma Chukwuka won the Best Actor and Actress Awards at the eleventh edition of the African Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) held on Saturday, May 10, in Lagos State. They won the awards for their roles in the movie ‘Seven Doors’.  The movies Lisabi: The Uprising and Seven Doors both won three awards each at the event. The annual award, which recognises outstanding performances in television, film, and entertainment, was hosted by IK Osakioduwa and David Oke.

1 month ago | icirnigeria.org | Bankole Abe

A NIGERIAN pastor, Timothy Omotoso, recently cleared of rape charges, has been rearrested for immigration offences by South African authorities. A statement released on Saturday, May 10, by the South African Police said Immigration authorities and the Police arrested Omotoso in East London town Saturday morning after church service. “He will be facing charges related to violations of the Immigration Act, and he will appear in court on Monday,”Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola stated.

1 month ago | icirnigeria.org | Bankole Abe

BORNO State Governor Babagana Zulum has banned the sale of petrol in filling stations across the Bama Local Government Area. Other places affected include Bama and Banki towns. The order, which takes immediate effect, followed his discussions with security agencies as part of ongoing efforts to address security challenges in the area. The governor’s spokesperson, Dauda Iliya, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, May 10.