Category: News

U.S. Army Helicopter Crashes Near Strait of Hormuz; Crew Escapes Injury

A U.S. Army helicopter crashed near the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, though both crew members aboard escaped without injury, President Donald Trump said on Tuesday. The cause of the crash was not immediately known as authorities continued investigating the incident, which occurred amid ongoing tensions in the Gulf region and continued uncertainty surrounding efforts […]

Study Finds Global Conflicts Reached Post-World War II High in 2025

A new study has found that the number of armed conflicts around the world reached its highest level since the end of World War II in 2025, underscoring growing geopolitical instability and rising tensions between nations. Researchers at the Uppsala Conflict Data Program, based at Uppsala University, recorded 65 active conflicts during the year, the […]

FG Approves $500m Lagos Airport Modernisation, Rail Link Plan

A major push to reposition Lagos as West Africa’s aviation hub is underway, as the Federal Government says it has committed about $500 million to the reconstruction and modernisation of the demolished international terminal of the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA), Lagos. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, disclosed this on Monday during […]

Abure Warns NDC Against ‘Overreliance’ on Peter Obi Supporters

Factional National Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure, has cautioned the leadership of the Nigeria Democratic Congress against what he described as the increasing influence of Peter Obi and his supporters within the party. In a statement issued on June 8, 2026, Abure reacted to reports of internal disagreements within the NDC over the […]

Labour Unions Threaten Nationwide Action Over Insecurity

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have warned that workers across the country may be advised to stay away from their workplaces if the Federal Government fails to tackle the worsening insecurity situation. President of the NLC, Joe Ajaero, said Nigerian workers now face life-threatening risks simply by going to […]

Tinubu Swears In Tegbe, Enikanolaiye as New Ministers

Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday swore in Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe as Minister of Power and Sola Enikanolaiye as Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, completing the replacement of cabinet members who recently resigned to pursue political ambitions. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the State House in Abuja and was attended by the ministers’ spouses […]

Senate Fast-Tracks State Police Bill Amid Security Concerns

After years of national debate and rising insecurity across the country, the push for state police may finally be approaching a decisive moment in the Senate. Lawmakers on Monday signalled a major shift in urgency, placing the controversial proposal at the heart of ongoing constitutional amendment discussions. Speaking during a media briefing with Senate correspondents, […]

Trump Ends NBC Interview After Heated Exchange Over Election Claims

President Donald Trump abruptly ended an interview with NBC’s Meet the Press following a contentious exchange over his continued claims regarding election fraud and questions surrounding compensation for individuals charged in connection with the January 6 Capitol attack. The interview, conducted by NBC moderator Kristen Welker in Wisconsin on Friday and broadcast Sunday, became increasingly […]