Atiku Faces Backlash Over Call for Nnamdi Kanu’s Release
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has come under heavy criticism following his recent call for the unconditional release of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. The Democracy Watch Initiative (DWI), a pro-democracy advocacy group, condemned Atiku’s remarks, warning that such statements could undermine public confidence in the rule of […]
US Revokes Visas of Foreign Nationals Who Celebrated Charlie Kirk’s Assassination
The United States Department of State has revoked the visas of six foreign nationals accused of publicly celebrating the assassination of conservative activist and commentator Charlie Kirk, in what officials described as a firm stance against foreigners who “wish death on Americans.” In a post published on its official X account, the department said it […]
Trump Confirms Authorising CIA Covert Operations in Venezuela, Sparking Regional Tensions
U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed that he personally authorised the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) to conduct covert operations inside Venezuela, a rare public acknowledgment that has provoked outrage in Caracas and raised fears of renewed instability across Latin America. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Trump said he approved the CIA’s activities to curb the […]
China Launches Sweeping Crackdown on Underground Churches, Detains Prominent Pastor and Dozens of Followers
Chinese authorities have arrested Pastor Jin Mingri, the founder of the influential Zion Church network, in what rights groups describe as the country’s largest crackdown on Christians in decades. At least 30 other church leaders and members were also detained in coordinated raids spanning Beijing, Shanghai, and several other cities over the weekend. According to […]
Lagos Warns National Assembly Against Overreach on Central Gaming Bill
The Lagos State Government has strongly criticized the National Assembly over the proposed Central Gaming Bill, describing it as unconstitutional and a violation of a Supreme Court ruling. Speaking at a press briefing in Lagos on Wednesday, the state’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro (SAN), said the bill represents “a voyage of […]
Sultan, Northern Muslim Leaders Warn of Looming Chaos Over Worsening Insecurity
Prominent Islamic and political leaders in Northern Nigeria have sounded the alarm over the country’s rising insecurity, warning that Nigeria risks descending into chaos if urgent and decisive steps are not taken. The warning came at a special summit of Northern Ulamas held in Kaduna, where the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, represented by […]
Opposition Leaders Condemn Wave of Defections to APC, Warn of One-Party Rule
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, the African Democratic Congress (ADC), and Senator Seriake Dickson have criticised the wave of defections by governors and lawmakers from opposition parties to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), describing it as a threat to Nigeria’s democracy. Their reactions followed the recent […]
FG Unveils National Job Centres to Tackle Unemployment Nationwide
The Federal Government has officially launched the National Job Centre Project, a nationwide initiative designed to connect job seekers with real employment opportunities and address Nigeria’s growing unemployment challenge. The announcement was made by the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, during the Mastercard Foundation Annual Nigeria Partner Convening held in Lagos […]
Senate to Screen INEC Chair Nominee Amupitan Amid Ethnic Tension Warnings
The Senate will today, Thursday, screen Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan for confirmation as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The announcement was contained in a circular released on Wednesday by the Senate’s Director of Information, Bullah Audu Bi-Allah, notifying journalists and the public of the scheduled screening at the Senate Chamber, […]
Trump Posthumously Awards Charlie Kirk Presidential Medal of Freedom on His Birthday
President Donald Trump on Tuesday posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to conservative firebrand Charlie Kirk, honoring the late activist on what would have been his 32nd birthday. The ceremony, held in the recently renovated White House Rose Garden, marked a deeply emotional moment for the conservative movement. The medal — the highest civilian […]
