COAS Calls for Stronger African Military Alliance Against Terrorism
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has called for stronger collaboration among African armies to combat terrorism, insurgency and other transnational security threats across the continent. Shaibu made the call at the Third African Land Forces Forum, held alongside the Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) 2026 in Port Harcourt. The call was […]
Pope Leo XIV Marks U.S. Independence Day With Visit to Migrant Hub of Lampedusa
Pope Leo XIV spent the Fourth of July in Lampedusa, the Italian island at the center of Europe’s migration crisis, honoring the thousands of migrants who have died attempting to cross the Mediterranean in search of safety and a better life. The visit came as the United States celebrated the 250th anniversary of the Declaration […]
Trump Celebrates America’s 250th Anniversary With Patriotic July Fourth Address
President Donald Trump honored military veterans, praised America’s history and renewed his criticism of communism during his Independence Day address marking the nation’s 250th anniversary. Speaking in Washington, D.C., after severe weather delayed the event and prompted a two-hour evacuation of the National Mall, Trump delivered a speech that blended patriotic themes, historical tributes and […]
Tinubu Renews Call for Religious Harmony, Interfaith Unity
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to promoting interfaith dialogue, peace, harmony and tolerance, describing religious cooperation as vital to addressing Nigeria’s security challenges. The President made the remarks on Saturday in Abuja while receiving Archbishop Paul R. Gallagher, Secretary for Relations with States and International Organisations of the Holy See, at […]
Amosun Endorses YAYI, Seeks Ogun APC Unity
Former Ogun State Governor, Ibikunle Amosun, has endorsed the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Solomon Adeola, ahead of the 2027 governorship election, urging party members to unite behind the party’s flagbearer. Amosun announced his endorsement after hosting Adeola and other APC leaders at his residence in Ibara GRA, Abeokuta, describing the visit as a […]
Presidency Moves to Unmask PFIPC Scam Collaborators
The Presidency has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Department of State Services (DSS), and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to identify and prosecute individuals who allegedly collaborated with Adeyemi Adeniyi Matthew in the ongoing “Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC)” scandal. In a statement posted on X on Friday, the […]
Obi Accuses Tinubu Govt of ₦8.83tn Unbudgeted Spending
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has accused the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of presiding over what he described as “grand corruption,” citing an alleged N8.83 trillion in unbudgeted expenditure highlighted in a recent International Monetary Fund consultation report. In a statement titled “Grand Corruption: Nigeria’s Greatest Threat,” posted on […]
Army Intensifies Efforts to Rescue Oyo Abductees — COAS
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, says troops are making significant progress in efforts to rescue the 39 pupils and seven teachers abducted in Oyo State. Shaibu disclosed this on Saturday during an interactive session with media executives in Port Harcourt as part of activities marking the 2026 Nigerian Army Day Celebration. […]
Trump to Headline July Fourth Celebration in Washington Despite Extreme Heat
President Donald Trump is set to headline Washington, D.C.’s Independence Day celebrations on Saturday with a rally and patriotic address ahead of the capital’s annual fireworks display, despite forecasts of extreme heat. The “Salute to America 250 Celebration & Fireworks” event is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m., with temperatures expected to feel as high […]
NATO Chief Seeks to Bolster Alliance as Trump Questions European Commitment
As President Donald Trump renewed criticism of European allies over their support during the conflict with Iran, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte responded by highlighting what he described as the alliance’s growing investment in collective defense. Appearing before reporters, Rutte praised Trump’s influence on NATO’s defense spending and unveiled display boards featuring the headline “The Trump […]
