European Nations Conclude Alexei Navalny Was Poisoned With Rare Lethal Toxin
European governments said Thursday they have concluded that Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was poisoned with a rare and highly toxic substance known as epibatidine, a compound derived from South American poison dart frogs. In a joint statement, the United Kingdom, France, Sweden, the Netherlands and Germany said laboratory analyses of biological samples confirmed the […]
El-Rufai Vows to Unseat Tinubu in 2027 After Alleged Airport Detention
Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has declared that the opposition will intensify efforts to remove President Bola Tinubu from office in the 2027 general election. El-Rufai spoke on Thursday night during a solidarity visit by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, following what he described as a failed attempt by security operatives to arrest him […]
El-Rufai’s NSA Confession Ignites Nationwide Backlash
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has drawn sharp criticism after admitting during a television interview that he accessed an intercepted telephone conversation involving the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu. Speaking on Arise Television on Friday, El-Rufai claimed he listened to a call in which Ribadu allegedly directed security operatives to arrest him. “He […]
Nigeria Seeks AU Partnership on Continental Health
Vice-President Kashim Shettima says Nigeria is prepared to collaborate with all member states of the African Union (AU) to advance health security and sovereignty across the continent. Shettima made the remarks on Friday on the sidelines of the 39th AU Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, stressing that Africa must reduce its dependence on external supply chains and shifting global […]
Political Tensions Rise in North Over Tinubu 2027
Support and opposition are emerging simultaneously in Northern Nigeria ahead of the 2027 general elections, as political leaders and parties weigh in on President Bola Tinubu’s performance and re-election prospects. The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, praised President Tinubu for his efforts to advance national development since assuming office […]
COAS Vows Renewed Fight Against Terrorism and Insecurity
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to decisively tackle terrorism, insurgency, and other security threats. Shaibu made the remarks at the 75th Army Headquarters Departments and Commands West African Social Activities (WASA) in Abuja, marking the end of the 2025 training year. He described the army as […]
Boko Haram Video of Abducted Woro Residents Heightens Anxiety in Kwara State
A viral video released by Boko Haram militants, showing dozens of emaciated captives—including women and children—from the Woro community in Kaiama Local Government Area, Kwara State, has intensified fears over the fate of victims abducted during the February 3 attack. The footage, which surfaced recently, features terrorists interrogating victims in Hausa, with captives narrating their […]
Justice Department Files Reveal Links Between Jeffrey Epstein and Multiple Current and Former U.S. Officials
A review of more than 3 million documents released by the Justice Department shows that at least six senior officials in the current Trump administration had some level of contact with Jeffrey Epstein. The extent of those connections varies widely — from a single email exchange to years of communication. President Donald Trump appears thousands […]
Prince William Visits Saudi Arabia in High-Stakes Diplomatic Trip Amid Royal Scrutiny
Dressed in sharply contrasting attire — one in a tailored navy suit, the other in a flowing traditional robe of his desert kingdom — Britain’s Prince William and Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman walked side by side through the mud-brick At-Turaif District, a UNESCO World Heritage site and cradle of the first Saudi […]
Without Wike, I Wouldn’t Be Governor — Fubara Dedicates Award to Him
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has publicly thanked his predecessor, Nyesom Wike (now Minister of the Federal Capital Territory), for “discovering” him politically. He dedicated his Man of the Year award to Wike during the New Telegraph Awards ceremony in Lagos on Friday, February 13, 2026. In an emotional speech at the event, Fubara explained […]
