Australia: Bondi Beach Shooting Leaves Nine Dead in Targeted Attack on Jewish Event
At least nine people were killed Sunday after two gunmen opened fire at Sydney’s Bondi Beach during what authorities described as a targeted attack on a Jewish event, New South Wales Premier Chris Minns said. Police have classified the incident as a terrorism-related attack. “This attack was designed to target Sydney’s Jewish community on the […]
U.S. Troops Killed in Syria Ambush During Counter-ISIS Operation
Two U.S. service members and a civilian American interpreter were killed Saturday in Syria after an apparent ambush by an ISIS-affiliated gunman, U.S. officials said. The attack occurred in Palmyra, Syria, as the U.S. troops were conducting a key leader engagement in support of ongoing counter-ISIS and counterterrorism operations, according to Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell. […]
Airfare Scrutiny Deepens as FCCPC Expands Probe to Southern Routes
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has announced an expansion of its ongoing investigation into airline ticket pricing, following growing public concern over rising fares on routes serving the South-East and South-South regions. In a statement issued on Friday by its Director of Corporate Affairs, Ondaje Ijagwu, the Commission said the expanded probe is aimed at determining possible […]
Wike at 58: Tinubu, Fubara Laud FCT Minister as He Backs APC Govt
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, have showered praises on the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, as he marked his 58th birthday on December 13, with the former Rivers governor declaring that he has no regrets openly supporting the APC-led Federal Government. In a statement issued on […]
Osun 2026: APC Says Adeleke’s Re-Election Bid Is Doomed
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has celebrated the adoption of Bola Oyebamiji as its consensus candidate for the 2026 governorship election, with party stalwart Abiola Ogundokun declaring that Governor Ademola Adeleke’s chances of securing a second term are effectively over. Speaking in Osogbo on Saturday, Ogundokun described Oyebamiji, a former Managing Director […]
Bishop David Oyedepo Vows Never to Join Politics, Even for $1 Billion
Presiding Bishop of Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo, has reaffirmed that he will never engage in partisan politics, regardless of financial incentives. Speaking at the church’s annual Shiloh gathering, the 71-year-old cleric urged members to stay committed to their “divine assignments.” “Partisan politics is off my calling. If you give me $1 billion to […]
Osun 2026: Oyebamiji Wins APC Governorship Nod Unanimously
The immediate past Chairman of the Nigeria Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Bola Oyebamiji, has been unanimously affirmed as the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for Osun State in the 2026 election. Oyebamiji’s emergence followed the party’s primary election on Saturday in Osogbo, the state capital, where all 1,660 delegates endorsed his candidacy. He was nominated by governorship aspirant Kunle Adegoke, SAN, and seconded by Senator Babajide Omoworare. […]
FEC Approves 200 Electric Buses, Revamps Industry and Aviation
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a series of major projects across industry, trade, and aviation, including the purchase of 200 electric buses, adoption of the Nigerian Industrial Policy 2025, and key upgrades to airport infrastructure nationwide. Speaking to State House correspondents after Wednesday’s meeting, Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, John […]
FG to Enforce Mandatory Tax ID for Bank Accounts From January 2026
The Federal Government is set to begin strict enforcement of a major tax reform that will require all taxable Nigerians to possess a valid Tax Identification Number (TIN) before operating their bank accounts, starting January 1, 2026. The clarification was issued by the Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo […]
ADC: Atiku–Obi Alliance Won’t Decide 2027 Race
The National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Bolaji Abdullahi, says the party is concerned that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Anambra State governor Peter Obi may not reach an agreement to run together on the ADC platform in the 2027 elections. Speaking on Friday during an interview on Arise News’ The […]
