Yusuf Rules Out Removal of Emir Sanusi II Despite APC Defection
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has dismissed speculation that his recent defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) could result in the removal of the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, insisting that there is no intention to alter the status of the Kano Emirate. The governor spokesman, Sanusi Bature, categorically stated that […]
FG Renews Push on Youth Education, Digital Skills
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering Nigerian youths through education and digital skills development, describing them as central to the country’s ambition to emerge as a strong and competitive global force. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated this on Saturday while delivering a lecture titled “Youth and Nation Building: Navigating Opportunities in […]
ADC Alleges NASS Filibustering Over 2025 Electoral Bill
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the National Assembly of deliberately employing delay tactics in the passage of the 2025 Electoral Bill, warning that further postponement could undermine the credibility of the 2027 general elections. In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the party expressed concern over proposed amendments […]
Tinubu Concludes Türkiye Trip with Nine Agreements
President Bola Tinubu has returned to Nigeria following the conclusion of a state visit to the Republic of Türkiye. The presidential aircraft, an Airbus A330, arrived at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, at exactly 8:55 p.m. on Saturday, according to a brief statement issued by the Presidency to State House correspondents […]
Ebonyi Governor Dissolves Amasiri Leadership After Communal Killing
Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has dissolved the political and traditional leadership structures of the Amasiri clan in Afikpo Local Government Area following the killing of three persons over a communal land dispute. Nwifuru made the announcement on Sunday during a visit to Okporojo village in the Oso Edda community, where the victims were reportedly […]
U.S. Warns Iran Over Live-Fire Drills Near American Forces as Regional Tensions Rise
The United States warned Iran on Saturday against conducting live-fire military exercises near U.S. forces in the region, as diplomatic efforts continued to ease escalating tensions between the two countries. Iran announced Friday that its Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps would carry out a two-day live-fire naval exercise in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway […]
China Investigates Emergency Management Minister in Latest Anti-Corruption Probe
China’s minister of emergency management, Wang Xiangxi, is under investigation for suspected “serious violations of discipline and law,” the country’s top anti-graft body said Saturday, as Beijing’s sweeping crackdown on corruption among senior officials continues. The Central Commission for Discipline Inspection did not provide details about the allegations against Wang, a senior Communist Party official. […]
Partial Government Shutdown Begins as House Delays Vote on Funding Package
A partial federal government shutdown took effect early Saturday, hours after the Senate met a last-minute deadline to pass a revised package of government funding bills. The House, however, is not expected to vote on the changes until at least Monday. On Friday, the Senate voted to separate funding for the Department of Homeland Security […]
Noem Defends Initial Statements After Minneapolis Shooting as Officials Face Criticism Over Early Claims
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Thursday that federal officials issued public statements in the immediate aftermath of the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti based on what they believed to be accurate information at the time. Speaking on Fox News, Noem said officials relied on “the best information we had” and “what we knew to […]
Governor Alex Otti Reaffirms Loyalty to Labour Party Amid Defections
Abia State Governor Alex Otti has confirmed that he remains a member of the Labour Party (LP), the platform that propelled him to victory in the 2023 elections, even as several opposition governors defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking on Thursday during his monthly media interaction, Otti addressed questions on the ongoing […]
