Suspect in Custody After Trying to Spray Rep. Omar During Public Meeting
A man was arrested Tuesday after confronting Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., at a town hall meeting in Minneapolis and attempting to spray her with a liquid substance, police said. The incident occurred moments after Omar delivered remarks calling for the abolition of Immigration and Customs Enforcement and urging the resignation or impeachment of Homeland Security […]
Appeal Court Suspends Ruling on Ondo Governor’s 2028 Eligibility
The Court of Appeal in Akure on Tuesday suspended the judgment of the Federal High Court in a suit challenging Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s eligibility to contest for a second term after 2028. The appellate court also stayed proceedings in the case filed by APC chieftain Dr. Akin Egbuwalo, which sought the interpretation of […]
APC Denies Plans to Replace VP Shettima Ahead of 2027
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed reports suggesting that Vice President Kashim Shettima could be replaced as President Bola Tinubu’s running mate in the 2027 general election. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, described the rumours as “purely speculative, untrue, and utterly baseless” in a statement issued yesterday in Abuja. “Our attention has been drawn to growing media frenzy about the […]
Presidency: Tinubu’s Türkiye Visit Strategic
The Presidency has emphasised that President Bola Tinubu’s ongoing state visit to Türkiye is a strategic engagement, dismissing claims that it is a routine foreign trip. The Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, Mr. Daniel Bwala, made the remarks while speaking with State House Correspondents, explaining that the visit is at the invitation of the Turkish government and reflects Nigeria’s growing […]
Aregbesola Warns APC: Defections No Guarantee of 2027 Win
National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rauf Aregbesola, has warned the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) that the influx of governors into the party does not assure electoral victory in the 2027 general elections. Aregbesola gave the warning while speaking at the launch of a book written by the ADC’s National Publicity Secretary. He dismissed claims that […]
Akpabio Hails Tinubu as Most Christian-Friendly President
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has described President Bola Tinubu’s administration as the most Christian-friendly government since the creation of Nigeria, citing the President’s commitment to fairness across religious lines. Akpabio made the remark on Tuesday in Jos during a reception rally held at the Jos Polo Ground to formally receive Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang […]
2027: Abati Says Tinubu Must Retain Shettima
Veteran journalist and former presidential aide, Dr. Reuben Abati, has urged President Bola Tinubu to retain Vice President Kashim Shettima ahead of the 2027 general election, insisting that the President must demonstrate courage and consistency by standing by his chosen running mate. Abati made the call on Tuesday while speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show, where […]
Trump and White House Distance Themselves From Early Claims After Fatal Minneapolis Shooting
President Donald Trump and White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt are stepping back from inflammatory statements made by senior administration officials following the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis. In the immediate aftermath of Saturday’s incident, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Deputy White House Chief of Staff Stephen Miller publicly […]
Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino Returns to California Post as Federal Leadership Shifts in Minneapolis
Customs and Border Protection commander-at-large Greg Bovino is returning to El Centro, California, to resume his role as chief of that border sector, according to multiple sources familiar with the move. The commander-at-large position was a temporary assignment. Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said Monday that Bovino “has NOT been relieved of […]
El-Rufai Labels Tinubu’s N100bn Deduction Impeachable
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has alleged that President Bola Tinubu has been deducting N100 billion every month from the federation account without approval, describing the action as grounds for impeachment. Speaking on Arise Television’s “Prime Time”, El-Rufai said the unauthorised deductions have persisted for over 15 months, totaling N1.5 trillion. “Government data. I’m not […]
