Tinubu Pledges Security and Economic Revival for Northern Nigeria
President Bola Tinubu, represented by House Speaker Tajuddeen Abbas, at the 25th Anniversary of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) in Kaduna, reiterated his administration’s dedication to tackling terrorism and banditry in Northern Nigeria, assuring that no region will be left to suffer while the government acts. Acknowledging the complexity of the security challenges, Tinubu stressed […]
Governor Adeleke Assures Osun Residents of Security Amid Bandit Threats
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has reassured residents of their safety as security concerns rise in neighbouring states, commending service chiefs and security agencies for proactive measures to protect the state. In a statement, the governor said a series of security meetings have been held over the past three weeks with stakeholders in border communities […]
Tinubu Pushes for Fair Global Rules on Minerals, AI, and Debt at G20
At the Third Session of the 2025 G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg, President Bola Tinubu urged the world to ensure that communities hosting critical minerals in Nigeria and Africa benefit directly from their resources. He also reaffirmed Nigeria’s backing for global ethical standards in Artificial Intelligence (AI) to promote inclusive development. Vice President Kashim Shettima represented him at the summit, themed “A Fair and […]
Pst. Enenche Reignites Self-Defence Debate Amid Nationwide Insecurity
Senior Pastor Paul Enenche of the Dunamis International Gospel Centre has reignited national debate on the right to self-defence after sharing an old 2018 sermon clip on X on Saturday. In the post, he reminded Nigerians that they hold both a God-given and constitutional right to protect themselves. “While we keep praying and trusting God […]
Kanu’s Life Sentence: Otti Steps Up Diplomatic Push
Abia State Governor Alex Otti has restated his commitment to securing the release of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu, following the life-imprisonment verdict delivered by Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja on November 20. In a statement on Saturday, Otti disclosed that he had already set a strategy in motion long before […]
Onaiyekan Accuses FG of Knowing Perpetrators of Widespread Killings
Archbishop Emeritus of the Abuja Catholic Archdiocese, Cardinal John Onaiyekan, has accused the Federal Government of knowing those behind the widespread killings across the country. Speaking in an interview on Saturday, Onaiyekan said the scale of violence in Nigeria is now impossible to deny. “Nobody can counteract the fact that Nigerians are being killed,” he […]
Marjorie Taylor Greene Announces Surprise Resignation After Explosive Rift With Trump
Georgia Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced Friday that she will resign from Congress next year, formally stepping down on Jan. 5, 2026 — a stunning move that follows a bitter public split with President Donald Trump. Greene, once one of Trump’s most loyal allies, has faced escalating attacks from the president after she criticized […]
Prosecutors Urge Judge to Keep Letitia James Case Alive, Reject Claims of Trump-Driven Retaliation
Federal prosecutors on Friday defended the criminal case against New York Attorney General Letitia James, dismissing claims that the charges stem from political retaliation and insisting the indictment reflects a straightforward mortgage-fraud prosecution. In a filing to the federal judge overseeing the case, government attorneys urged the court to let the prosecution move forward, countering […]
Fugees Rapper Pras Michel Sentenced to 14 Years for Illegal Foreign Funding of Obama’s 2012 Campaign
Grammy-winning Fugees rapper Prakazrel “Pras” Michel was sentenced Thursday to 14 years in federal prison for funneling foreign money into former President Barack Obama’s 2012 reelection campaign, concluding one of the most sweeping and unusual political finance cases ever involving a celebrity. Michel, 52, was convicted in April 2023 on 10 federal counts—including conspiracy, witness […]
Mamdani and Trump Hold Unexpectedly Cordial Oval Office Meeting Focused on NYC Affordability and Safety
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani met with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office on Friday, holding a surprisingly cordial discussion on affordability and public safety despite months of heated public sparring. The meeting marked the first in-person encounter between the two men, whose exchanges during Mamdani’s campaign often featured sharp criticism and stark […]
