Insecurity Can End in Six Months With Political Will — Ndume
Senator Ali Ndume has said Nigeria’s lingering insecurity can be decisively tackled within six months if the Federal Government demonstrates genuine commitment. Ndume made the assertion during an appearance on Politics Today on Channels Television, expressing concern over the renewed wave of violence, particularly in the North-East. According to the lawmaker, the solution lies not in rhetoric […]
Swalwell Suspends Gubernatorial Campaign Amid Misconduct Allegations
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell announced Sunday that he is suspending his campaign for governor following mounting pressure from allies and staff over multiple allegations of sexual misconduct. “I am suspending my campaign for Governor,” Swalwell wrote on social media. “I deeply regret past mistakes in judgment. I will fight the serious allegations against me, but […]
Mediators Push to Revive U.S.-Iran Deal as Ceasefire Deadline Nears
Mediators from Pakistan, Egypt, and Turkey are continuing diplomatic efforts with the United States and Iran in a bid to bridge remaining differences and secure a deal to end the conflict, according to regional and U.S. officials. All parties involved believe an agreement remains within reach, with hopes that progress in the coming days could […]
Trump and Pope Leo XIV Clash Over Iran War Remarks
U.S. President Donald Trump sharply criticized Pope Leo XIV on Sunday, calling the pontiff “weak on crime” and “terrible for foreign policy,” escalating tensions following the pope’s criticism of the war involving Iran. The pope responded in an interview with NBC News, saying he would continue to speak out in favor of peace without fear […]
Jilli Airstrike: Zulum Warns Residents Against Aiding Insurgents
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has warned residents against aiding or providing any form of support to insurgents amid renewed security concerns in the state. The warning follows reports of an alleged accidental bombing in Jilli, a community located between Gubio Local Government Area of Borno State and Geidam in Yobe State. In a […]
Atiku Condemns Jilli Airstrike, Demands Accountability Over Civilian Deaths
Atiku Abubakar has condemned the recent airstrike on Jilli market along the Yobe–Borno border that reportedly killed scores of traders, describing the incident as a “devastating failure.” The former vice-president said the strike, which targeted insurgents, resulted in the deaths of innocent civilians, raising fresh concerns about the safety of Nigerians amid ongoing military operations. […]
Ibadan Throne: Makinde, Olubadan Deny Fayose’s Removal Claim
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Rashidi Ladoja, have denied reports alleging a plan to remove the monarch, describing the claim as false and baseless. Both leaders, through their media aides on Sunday, rejected the allegation and criticised former Ekiti State governor Ayodele Fayose, who made the claim. Fayose had alleged in a post on […]
ADC Crisis: Supreme Court Fixes April 14 for David Mark Appeal
Nigeria’s Supreme Court is set to hear an appeal filed by former Senate President David Mark over the leadership crisis within the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The apex court fixed April 14 for the hearing of the appeal marked SC/CV/180/2026, involving Mark and other parties, including Nafiu Bala Gombe, the ADC, Rauf Aregbesola, the Independent […]
Tambuwal Blasts Tinubu Over Alleged Opposition Weakening Strategy
Former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of attempting to weaken opposition parties ahead of future elections. Tambuwal made the allegation while speaking to journalists on Saturday night after the African Democratic Congress (ADC) held its state congress in Sokoto. He claimed that the president is deliberately working to […]
Trump Unveils Designs for Proposed Triumphal Arch on National Mall
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday revealed official architectural renderings for a proposed triumphal arch he plans to add to the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The monument would be located at the end of the Arlington Memorial Bridge, near Arlington National Cemetery, according to project details. Design plans were released alongside the president’s announcement […]
