Ukraine Launches Massive Drone Attack on Moscow as Political Tensions Rise in Kyiv
Ukraine launched one of its largest drone attacks on Moscow overnight, sending more than 400 drones toward the Russian capital, according to Russian officials, as the war between the two countries continued to escalate. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said the drones were launched from late Sunday into early Monday, with Russian air defenses intercepting the […]
U.S. Expands Air Campaign Against Iran as Tehran Retaliates Across Gulf
The United States broadened its aerial offensive against Iran on Monday, striking military targets near the city of Bushehr, home to the country’s only operational civilian nuclear power plant, as Iran responded with attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait despite ongoing diplomatic efforts to ease tensions. Iranian media reported that U.S. strikes also targeted areas around […]
Adebutu Accuses Governors of Diverting LG Funds
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Ogun State, Oladipupo Adebutu, has accused governors across Nigeria of diverting local government allocations, promising to grant full financial autonomy to local councils if elected in the 2027 governorship election. Adebutu made the pledge on Sunday during a meeting with the Egba Traditional Council at the Ake Palace […]
Isaac Fayose: NDC Will Win 2027 Election If Poll Is Free and Fair
Isaac Fayose, younger brother of former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose, has claimed that the Nigeria Democratic Congress would win the 2027 presidential election if the poll is conducted in a free and fair manner. Fayose made the assertion in a post on his Facebook page on Sunday while reacting to comments by Lere Olayinka, […]
Senegal’s Faye Elected New ECOWAS Chairman
Senegal’s President, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, has been elected the new Chairman of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), taking over from Sierra Leonean President Julius Maada Bio. Faye was elected on Sunday during the 69th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of […]
NLC Rallies for Wage Review, Pensioners’ Welfare
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has announced plans to intensify its campaign for a comprehensive review of the national minimum wage, insisting that the welfare of pensioners must form part of the conversation. NLC President, Joe Ajaero, made this known at an event organised by the Nigeria Union of Pensioners in Abuja. Ajaero said organised […]
Hungarian President Signs Constitutional Amendment Ending His Term
Hungarian President Tamás Sulyok has signed a constitutional amendment bringing his presidency to an immediate end, paving the way for a new head of state following the country’s recent political transition. Prime Minister Péter Magyar later confirmed that Sulyok had signed the legislation, which was approved by Parliament earlier this week. In a statement on […]
U.S. Launches Fresh Strikes on Iran After Deadly Attack on American Troops
The United States military has launched a new round of strikes against Iran, saying the operation was intended to “swiftly punish” the country’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) following an attack that killed two U.S. service members and left another missing. The latest operation marked the eighth consecutive night of U.S. military strikes on Iranian […]
Suspected Somali Pirates Hijack Tanzanian-Flagged Tanker Off Yemen
A Tanzanian-flagged commercial tanker has reportedly been hijacked by suspected Somali pirates off the coast of Yemen, marking the latest resurgence of piracy in the Gulf of Aden. Security sources and local officials said the vessel, identified as the MT ASANA, was seized on Friday after departing from Mukalla, Yemen. According to officials familiar with […]
Rising Poverty: ADC Asks Tinubu to Reverse Economic Policies or Resign
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has urged President Bola Tinubu to reconsider his economic policies or resign from office instead of seeking re-election, citing the latest World Bank report which estimates that about 139 million Nigerians now live below the national poverty line. The opposition party made the call in a statement issued by its […]
