APC Not Controlled by Governors, Decisions Taken at National Level — Nentawe
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has declared that no governor or individual has control over the ruling party, stressing that key decisions are taken at the national level. According to Yilwatda, the APC operates strictly by structure, not sentiments or personal influence, noting that activities at the state […]
Iran Watches Venezuela Closely as U.S. Seizure of Maduro Sparks Fears at Home
Iran is facing a renewed wave of protests challenging the country’s theocratic leadership, but in recent days public attention has been drawn to events far beyond its borders: the U.S. seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, a longtime ally of Tehran. Since Maduro was taken into U.S. custody over the weekend, Iranian state media and […]
Greenland Tensions Rise as Denmark Pushes for U.S. Talks Over Trump Annexation Remarks
Denmark and Greenland are seeking an urgent meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio after the Trump administration reinforced its stance on potentially taking control of Greenland, a strategic Arctic territory that is part of the Kingdom of Denmark. Tensions escalated this week after the White House said that the use of the U.S. […]
Atiku Insists on 2027 Run, Snubs ADC Step-Aside Pressure
Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential aspirant, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has affirmed that he will not withdraw from the 2027 presidential race. In a statement issued on Tuesday and signed by his media aide, Paul Ibe, titled “Nigeria’s Democracy Under Siege: Opposition Faces Existential Threat,” Atiku accused the Presidency and the ruling All Progressives […]
FG Targets One Million Nigerians for Digital Skills Training
The Federal Government has inaugurated a Joint Implementation Committee to oversee the training and certification of one million Nigerians in digital literacy and emerging technology skills, a major step toward accelerating the country’s digital transformation. The committee was inaugurated on Tuesday in Abuja by Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, represented by Ibrahim Kana, Permanent Secretary of the SGF’s General Services […]
Odusote Becomes Nigerian Law School’s First Female DG
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Olugbemisola Titilayo Odusote as the first female Director-General of the Nigerian Law School. The appointment was announced in a statement issued by the President’s spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, and takes effect from January 10, 2026, for a four-year term. Odusote, 54, is currently the Deputy Director-General and Head of the Lagos Campus of the Nigerian Law […]
Abia Not for Political Inheritance, Govt Fires Back at APC
The Abia State Government has rejected claims that the All Progressives Congress (APC) will capture the state in the 2027 general elections, insisting that Abia’s political destiny cannot be determined by personal promises, influence, or family ties. The government was reacting to comments credited to the Senator representing Abia North Senatorial Zone, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, […]
IGP Orders Senior Officer Transfers to Improve Policing
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Egbetokun, has approved a major redeployment of senior officers, including a Deputy Inspector-General of Police and 17 Commissioners of Police, to strategic operational departments and state commands nationwide. The Nigeria Police Force described the move as part of efforts to enhance leadership, operational efficiency, and public safety across the country. In a statement on Tuesday, Force […]
Maduro Appears in Manhattan Court, Declares Innocence and Challenges Legality of Capture
Ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, made their initial appearance Monday in Manhattan federal court following their capture by U.S. forces during a military operation in Caracas. Appearing before U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein, Maduro declared, “I am innocent,” and told the court that he remains “the president of my country.” […]
Trump Administration Plans Talks With U.S. Oil Firms on Reviving Venezuela’s Energy Sector
The administration of President Donald Trump is preparing to meet later this week with executives from U.S. oil companies to discuss ways to increase oil production in Venezuela following the removal of President Nicolás Maduro, according to a source familiar with the plans. The meetings are central to the administration’s broader goal of encouraging major […]
