Peter Obi emerges as NDC’s sole Presidential aspirant
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, is set to emerge as the presidential flag bearer of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) after becoming the only aspirant to purchase the party’s Expression of Interest and Nomination forms ahead of the 2027 general election. The development comes amid deepening divisions within the opposition coalition previously built […]
EFCC Arrests Ex-Power Minister Saleh Mamman After Conviction
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested former Minister of Power Saleh Mamman following his recent conviction over alleged financial misappropriation linked to major power projects. EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede confirmed that Mamman was arrested around 3:30 a.m. on Tuesday in Kano. Speaking during a press briefing, Olukoyede recalled that the EFCC had […]
LIRR Strike Ends After Deal Reached Between MTA and Rail Unions
The strike that shut down the Long Island Rail Road for the first time in 32 years is set to end after transit officials and union leaders reached a tentative agreement Monday night, according to Kathy Hochul. “Tonight, the MTA reached a fair deal with the five LIRR unions that delivers raises for workers while […]
Russia Launches Massive Nuclear Drills Involving Missiles, Submarines and Strategic Forces
Russia began a large-scale three-day nuclear military exercise Tuesday that will include simulated launches of ballistic and cruise missiles, according to the Russian Defense Ministry. The drills are designed to rehearse “the preparation and use of nuclear forces in the event of aggression,” the ministry said. Russian officials stated that approximately 64,000 personnel and 7,800 […]
Judge Blocks Immigration Arrests Around Manhattan Court Buildings
Federal immigration agents can no longer carry out arrests in and around three Manhattan buildings that host immigration proceedings unless exceptional circumstances exist, a federal judge ruled Monday. The decision by P. Kevin Castel immediately halts a practice introduced during the administration of Donald Trump that allowed agents to detain individuals appearing for mandatory immigration […]
Abba Yusuf Fires Back At Kwankwaso Over ‘Frequent Attacks’
Abba Kabir Yusuf has openly criticised his former political ally and mentor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, warning that his continued silence should not be mistaken for weakness. The Kano governor made the remarks on Monday during the official affirmation of Sulaiman Kawu Sumaila as the All Progressives Congress senatorial candidate for Kano South in Rano. The […]
Okowa Defeats Ned Nwoko, Wins APC Senatorial Ticket for Delta North
Former Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, has pledged to provide effective and people-oriented representation for Delta North Senatorial District after emerging victorious in the All Progressives Congress senatorial primary ahead of the 2027 general election. Okowa clinched the party’s ticket after defeating incumbent senator Ned Nwoko in the primary election. Reacting to his victory, […]
Court Grants El-Rufai ₦100m Bail, Orders Monthly DSS Reporting
Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai in the sum of ₦100 million with one surety in like sum. Department of State Services (DSS) had arraigned El-Rufai on a five-count amended charge bordering on an alleged breach of national security. Delivering the […]
Dapo Abiodun Wins Ogun East APC Senatorial Primary
Dapo Abiodun has emerged winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primary election for Ogun East Senatorial District ahead of the 2027 general elections. The result was announced in Ijebu-Ode by the returning officer for the district, Wale Bello. According to Bello, Abiodun secured 75,550 votes out of 99,503 votes cast across the nine […]
LIRR Strike Disrupts Commutes for Hundreds of Thousands of New Yorkers
For the first time in more than three decades, tens of thousands of commuters across New York City are preparing to begin the workweek without service from the Long Island Rail Road after workers launched a strike over the weekend. The LIRR, the busiest commuter railroad in North America, normally serves more than 300,000 passengers […]
