Melania Trump Denies Epstein Ties, Calls for Congressional Hearings for Survivors
First Lady Melania Trump on Thursday firmly denied any connection to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, dismissing allegations linking them as “mean-spirited” and calling for such claims to “end today.” In a rare appearance at the White House, she also urged Congress to hold public hearings for survivors of Epstein’s sex trafficking network, advocating for sworn […]
Nigeria Not on the Brink, Remains Pillar of West Africa Stability — FG
The Federal Government has dismissed claims that Nigeria is on the verge of collapse, insisting the country remains a key pillar of peace, stability, and economic progress in West Africa. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made this known at the Voice of Nigeria Forum 2026 in Abuja, where he reaffirmed Nigeria’s […]
APC Has Capacity to Govern Nigeria for a Century — Chieftain
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed confidence that it has the capacity to remain in power in Nigeria for more than a century under its current leadership structure. The Yobe State Chairman of the party, Hon. Muhammad Gadaka, made the remark at the Yobe Leadership and Innovation Summit 2026 held in Damaturu, where he said the party remains committed […]
ADC Challenges INEC in Court Over Leadership Records Removal
The faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by David Mark has approached a Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking an order compelling the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to restore its leadership records on the commission’s portal. In a motion on notice filed before Justice Emeka Nwite, the party is asking the court […]
Trump Weighs NATO Withdrawal as Alliance Tensions Rise Over Iran Conflict
U.S. President Donald Trump has reportedly discussed the possibility of withdrawing from NATO, raising fresh concerns about the future of the decades-old transatlantic alliance. At a White House briefing on Wednesday, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt described the U.S.-Israel war against Iran as a “test” that NATO had failed, noting that allied nations declined to contribute […]
Trump Suggests U.S.-Iran Cooperation on Uranium Removal Amid Ceasefire Uncertainty
As details of a newly announced two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran remain unclear, U.S. President Donald Trump indicated Wednesday that Washington and Tehran could potentially cooperate to remove Iran’s enriched uranium stockpiles. Preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons has been a central objective of Trump’s policy, and his latest remarks suggest a […]
Crude Oil Production Rises to 1.71 Million BPD — NNPC
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has announced a substantial recovery in Nigeria’s crude oil production, rising from a historic low of 960,000 barrels per day in 2022 to an average of 1.71 million barrels per day, with peak output reaching 1.84 million barrels per day in 2025. The improvement was attributed to the […]
APC Chairman: Opposition’s Infighting Shows They Can’t Govern
Nentawe Yilwatda, national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has stated that internal crises in opposition parties demonstrate they are not ready to govern Nigeria. In a statement released on Wednesday by Abimbola Tooki, his special adviser on media and communications strategy, Yilwatda argued that political platforms embroiled in internal disputes cannot be entrusted […]
FG Launches Committees to Boost Nigeria’s Creative Economy
The Federal Government on Wednesday inaugurated four drafting committees tasked with developing policy and financing frameworks for Nigeria’s arts, culture, tourism, and creative economy, with the aim of positioning the sector as a key driver of national development. The committees include: Policy & Strategy, Programmes & Implementation, Stakeholder Engagement, and Monitoring & Evaluation. Speaking in Abuja, Minister of Arts, Culture, […]
Gombe Governor Shakes Up Cabinet, Dissolves Executive Council
Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has approved the immediate dissolution of the Gombe State Executive Council, ending the tenure of commissioners who have served for over two and a half years. The decision was announced after the 53rd State Executive Council meeting on Wednesday and confirmed in a press briefing by the Secretary to the State […]
