APC Vows to Reclaim Osun, Target Tinubu Victory in 2027
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has reaffirmed its commitment to reclaim Osun State and deliver a decisive win for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. The declaration was made on Thursday by the party’s National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, at the APC national secretariat in Abuja during the presentation of the certificate of return to Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, the party’s governorship candidate for Osun […]
Pope Appoints Bishop Ronald Hicks as New Archbishop of New York
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bishop Ronald Hicks of the Diocese of Joliet, Illinois, as the next archbishop of New York, following the formal resignation of Cardinal Timothy Dolan, the Vatican announced. Cardinal Dolan, who turned 75 in February, submitted his resignation earlier this year in accordance with church law. He described the appointment of […]
Wisconsin Judge Found Guilty of Felony Obstruction in Immigration Case
A Wisconsin judge accused of interfering with immigration enforcement was found guilty of felony obstruction on Thursday, according to ABC News affiliate WISN. Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan faced a two-count federal indictment alleging she obstructed Department of Homeland Security removal proceedings and knowingly concealed an undocumented man to prevent his arrest during […]
Brown Shooting Suspect Also Linked to MIT Killing Found Dead in New Hampshire
The suspect in last weekend’s mass shooting at Brown University, which killed two students and wounded nine others, was found dead Thursday, authorities said, ending a dayslong multistate manhunt. Officials also confirmed he was responsible for the fatal shooting of an MIT professor two days after the Brown attack. Authorities identified the suspect as Claudio […]
FG Rejects Death Penalty for Kidnapping, Cites Extradition Risks
The Federal Government has formally opposed the Senate’s proposal to amend Nigeria’s anti-terrorism law to prescribe the death penalty for kidnapping-related offences, warning that such a move could undermine international cooperation and weaken the country’s counter-terrorism framework. The government’s position was presented on Thursday by the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, during a public hearing […]
Gov. Fubara: Rivers Grassroots Ready to Deliver Tinubu in 2027
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has declared that he has robust grassroots structures and loyal supporters capable of fully mobilising support for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. Fubara stated that mobilisation efforts in the state were already about 70 per cent complete, assuring the national leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) of his capacity to deliver widespread […]
Court Denies Bail to Former AGF Abubakar Malami in EFCC Custody
A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Abuja on Thursday rejected a bail application filed by former Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, who is currently under the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Justice Babangida Hassan ruled that he could not grant bail because a court of coordinate jurisdiction had already issued a remand order authorising the EFCC […]
Senate Confirms 64 Ambassadorial Nominees, Raises Total Approved to 67
The Senate has confirmed the appointment of 64 additional ambassadorial nominees, bringing the total number of ambassadors approved so far to 67, following the earlier confirmation of three non-career nominees. Of the newly confirmed nominees, 34 are career diplomats, while 30 are non-career ambassadors. Among the confirmed career ambassadors are Arewa Esther (Oyo State), Adeola-Ibrahim Mopelola (Ogun), Ramat Omonbolale (Lagos), Monica Okechukwu Enebechi (Anambra), Adams Jane […]
APC Announces Defection of Plateau Governor Caleb Mutfwang from PDP
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced that Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has defected from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The announcement was made on Wednesday by the APC National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, during the party’s 14th National Caucus Meeting held at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja. Addressing party leaders, Yilwatda said Mutfwang’s defection further consolidates the APC’s dominance […]
In First-Year Address, Trump Assails Biden and Claims Economic Turnaround
President Donald Trump addressed the nation Wednesday night to mark his first year back in office, using the address to criticize the Biden administration, highlight what he described as economic progress, and announce a bonus for U.S. service members funded by tariff revenue. Speaking in a nationally televised address lasting just under 20 minutes, Trump […]
