FG Counters Critics as Tinubu Prepares for UK Visit
The Federal Government has dismissed some criticisms of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s policies, describing them as the result of inadequate understanding and deliberate misrepresentation. Speaking during an engagement with international media in the United Kingdom, the Minister of Information and Orientation, Mohammed Idris, said many of the concerns raised about the administration’s reforms are based […]
FCC Chair Threatens Broadcasters’ Licenses Over Iran War Coverage, Sparking Free Speech Backlash
The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, Brendan Carr, warned Saturday that broadcasters could risk losing their licenses over what he described as misleading coverage of the war with Iran, escalating his campaign against what he calls liberal bias in major news outlets. As the conflict entered its third week, Carr accused several media organizations […]
Trump Says Iran Deal ‘Not Good Enough Yet’ as War Continues and Oil Prices Surge
President Donald Trump said Saturday that he is not prepared to negotiate an end to the ongoing war with Iran, despite indications that Tehran may be open to a settlement, arguing that the current terms being discussed are “not good enough yet.” In a telephone interview with NBC News, Trump declined to outline the specific […]
Trump Claims U.S. Strikes ‘Demolished’ Iran’s Kharg Island Oil Hub as War Tensions Escalate
President Donald Trump said U.S. military strikes have “totally demolished” significant portions of Iran’s Kharg Island, one of the country’s most critical oil export facilities, and suggested further attacks could follow. In remarks, Trump warned that additional strikes on the facility remain possible, saying the United States could “hit it a few more times just […]
PDP Moves To Resolve Rift As Wike, Governors’ Camps Schedule Fresh Talks
Leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party are intensifying efforts to resolve the party’s lingering leadership crisis, with representatives of rival factions set to hold another reconciliation meeting on Monday. The dialogue will involve allies of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and a bloc backed by several PDP governors as both sides […]
Iran Missile Assault On UAE Injures Nigerians, Sparks Fears Among Diaspora
Several Nigerians were among more than 140 people injured after Iran launched ballistic missiles and drones at the United Arab Emirates, intensifying tensions across the Gulf region. The attack, confirmed by the UAE Ministry of Defence, occurred on March 14 when the country’s air defence systems intercepted multiple incoming projectiles. According to the ministry, nine […]
Labour Party Rejects 2027 Election Boycott, Focuses On Fixing 2023 Mistakes
The Labour Party has ruled out joining any move to boycott the 2027 general elections, saying its priority is strengthening its structure after the setbacks it experienced in the 2023 polls. The party’s Interim National Chairman, Nenadi Usman, made the position known on Saturday in Abuja during the unveiling of the party’s electronic registration portal. […]
Parents Demand End to NYSC If Corps Members’ Safety Cannot Be Guaranteed
Parents under the umbrella of the Parent-Teacher Association of Nigeria have called on the Federal Government of Nigeria to scrap the National Youth Service Corps if it cannot ensure the safety of corps members across the country. The National President of the association, Haruna Danjuma, made the call while reacting to growing security concerns affecting […]
Bandits Kill 20 Security Operatives, Vigilantes In Plateau Ambush
No fewer than 20 security operatives and local vigilantes have been killed after heavily armed bandits ambushed a joint patrol team in communities within Kanam Local Government Area of Plateau State. The attack reportedly occurred on Friday afternoon around Wanka and nearby communities in the Garga axis. The Kanam Development Association disclosed the incident in […]
North Korea Fires Ballistic Missiles as U.S.–South Korea Military Drills Heighten Tensions
North Korea launched approximately ten ballistic missiles into waters off its eastern coast on Saturday, according to South Korea’s military, in a display of force that coincided with joint military exercises between the United States and South Korea. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (South Korea) said the missiles were fired from an area near […]
