PDP Crisis: Sule Lamido Threatens Exit Over Prolonged Internal Rift
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) may be heading for another high-profile loss, as former Jigawa State Governor Alhaji Sule Lamido has warned that he could leave the party if its prolonged internal crisis remains unresolved. Lamido issued the warning on Tuesday during an interview with the BBC Hausa Service in Kaduna, expressing deep frustration over […]
2027: I’m ‘Overqualified’ to Lead Nigeria — Makinde
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has declared that he is fit and even “overqualified” to lead Nigeria, as speculations about his interest in the presidency continue to gain momentum. Makinde, a member of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and currently serving his second and final term as Oyo governor, made the remarks on […]
Nigeria Lacks Political Will to Tackle Insecurity — Kwankwaso
The 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration, accusing it of lacking the political will needed to effectively tackle Nigeria’s worsening insecurity. Kwankwaso made the remarks on Tuesday in Kano during the unveiling of the 2,000-strong Kano Neighborhood Security Network, an initiative established by the Kano State Government to complement […]
Citizenship Ceremonies Canceled as Trump Administration Pauses Immigration Cases From “High-Risk” Countries
On Dec. 4, a Haitian national represented by immigration attorney Gail Breslow arrived at Boston’s historic Faneuil Hall expecting to take the oath of U.S. citizenship — the final step in a process that had taken years of paperwork and legal fees. Instead, Breslow said her client was informed that the naturalization ceremony had been […]
Russia Launches Largest Drone and Missile Assault in Months, Triggering Power Outages Across Ukraine
Russia unleashed what Ukrainian officials described as a massive overnight drone and missile assault on Ukraine, striking into Tuesday morning and triggering widespread power outages, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. According to Ukraine’s air force, Russian forces fired 635 drones and 38 missiles, with Ukrainian defenses intercepting or jamming 587 drones and 34 missiles. Despite the […]
FG Stands Firm on Jan 1 Start Date for New Tax Laws
The Federal Government has reaffirmed that the implementation of Nigeria’s newly enacted tax laws will proceed as scheduled from January 1, dismissing concerns over alleged alterations in the gazetted versions of the legislation. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated this on Wednesday during a news conference in Abuja, stressing that the […]
FG Designates Kidnappers, Bandits as Terrorists, in Major Security Policy Shift
The Federal Government has formally classified kidnappers, bandits and other violent armed groups operating across Nigeria as terrorists, marking a major shift in the country’s security strategy and signalling a tougher response to rising abductions, attacks on farmers and rural violence. The announcement was made on Monday in Abuja by the Minister of Information and […]
US to Partially Suspend Visa Issuance for Nigerians from January 1, 2026
The United States has announced a partial suspension of the issuance of certain categories of visas to Nigerian nationals, effective January 1, 2026, following a new presidential proclamation on border and national security. The US Mission in Nigeria said the restriction will take effect at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) under Presidential Proclamation 10998, […]
Car Bomb Kills Senior Russian General in Moscow, Investigators Say
A car bomb killed a senior Russian military official in Moscow early Monday, according to a statement from Investigative Committee of Russia. The victim was identified as Lt. Gen. Fanil Sarvarov, head of the Operational Training Department of the General Staff of the Russian armed forces. Investigators said an explosive device planted beneath a vehicle […]
Rand Paul Warns Trump’s Venezuela Operations Are “a Prelude to War”
Republican Sen. Rand Paul on Sunday sharply criticized President Donald Trump’s military operations off the coast of Venezuela, warning that the seizure of multiple oil tankers in the Caribbean Sea could escalate into broader conflict. Speaking on ABC News’ This Week, Paul called the tanker interdictions “a provocation and a prelude to war,” saying he […]
