ADC Urges Tinubu to Replicate Oyo Rescue Strategy Nationwide
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has urged President Bola Tinubu to extend the security approach used in rescuing abducted pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State to kidnapping victims in Kwara, Borno and other affected parts of the country. In a statement on Friday, ADC National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, described […]
Okonkwo Labels Obi ‘Compulsive Liar,’ Dismisses Defamation Suit.
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Kenneth Okonkwo, has dismissed the defamation suit filed against him by the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, describing the case as legally flawed and calling the former Anambra State governor a “compulsive liar.” Speaking on Sunrise Daily on Friday, Okonkwo argued that Obi misunderstood […]
Supreme Court Bans ‘Barrister’ Title in Official Correspondence
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has directed litigation staff, legal practitioners, court registrars and lawyers to stop using the title “Barrister” as a prefix to their names in all official engagements with immediate effect. The directive was contained in a memorandum dated July 13, 2026, signed by the Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court, Kabir Akanbi. According to the […]
Soyinka: Nigeria Must End Silence Over Extrajudicial Killings
Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka, has condemned what he described as a growing culture of silence over alleged extrajudicial killings and abuses by state actors, warning that public indifference is allowing impunity to thrive in Nigeria. Soyinka made the remarks in Port Harcourt during the 28th Wole Soyinka Lectures, themed “Reclaiming the Nigerian State through Accountability, Justice and Civic Courage.” […]
Four Bodies Recovered After Pakistan Avalanche as Search Continues for Six Missing Climbers
Rescue teams have recovered four bodies from the site of an avalanche on Pakistan’s Broad Peak as the search continues for six other climbers who remain missing, officials said Friday. Authorities said efforts to retrieve the bodies were ongoing despite severe weather conditions that have complicated rescue operations and limited the use of military helicopters. […]
Death Toll from Japan Earthquake Rises to 34 as Relief Efforts Continue
The death toll from the powerful earthquake that struck southwestern Japan earlier this week has climbed to 34, authorities said Friday, as emergency crews continue rescue and recovery operations across Kumamoto Prefecture. The Kumamoto prefectural government confirmed the updated toll, adding that six more people have sustained serious injuries. The magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck on […]
Trump Announces Hamas Disarmament, Israeli Withdrawal Agreement Under U.S.-Brokered Gaza Peace Plan
U.S. President Donald Trump announced Thursday that Hamas has agreed to disarm and that Israel will withdraw its troops from the Gaza Strip under the next phase of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement. In a post on social media, Trump described the deal as a major step toward establishing a new Palestinian administration to govern Gaza […]
FG Urges South-East Leaders to Deepen Partnership on Security
The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd.), has urged governors and other leaders in the South-East to strengthen collaboration with the Federal Government to achieve lasting peace and improve security across the region. Musa made the call on Thursday while declaring open the maiden South-East Security Summit in Umuahia, organised by the Federal Ministry of Defence in partnership with the Office of the Senior Special […]
Sowore to Tinubu: Solve Hunger, Not Make Excuses
Activist and politician Omoyele Sowore has criticised President Bola Tinubu over his recent remarks on hunger, accusing the administration of failing to tackle Nigeria’s worsening economic hardship. Sowore’s criticism followed comments made by the President at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, where Tinubu said hunger had existed in Nigeria long before he was born. The President made the remarks while defending his […]
Oyedele: Subsidy, FX Savings Power Wage Increase, Student Loans
Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, says funds realised from the removal of the fuel subsidy and the unification of the foreign exchange market have been used to meet rising debt obligations, finance the new national minimum wage, support student loans and sustain key government programmes aimed at stabilising Nigeria’s […]
