Makinde, Umahi Trade Words Over Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road Cost
A fresh dispute has erupted between the Minister of Works, David Umahi, and Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, over comments regarding the cost of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project. Umahi, while inspecting the Keffi section of the Abuja–Mararaba–Keffi Road yesterday alongside Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, responded sharply to Makinde’s criticism about the project’s per […]
Peter Obi Prays for National Renewal During Visit to Rome and the U.S.
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, has called on Nigerians to stay strong in faith and unity as the nation continues to face political, social, and economic difficulties. In a statement issued after his recent engagements in the United States and Rome, Obi said he used the trip as an […]
PDP Vows to Fight On as Defection Rumours Swirl Ahead of 2027
The Peoples Democratic Party says it will not bow to pressure or intimidation, despite a new wave of defections to the ruling All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement on Saturday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, dismissed what he described as a coordinated attempt to weaken the opposition […]
White House Blasts Nobel Committee for Overlooking Trump in Peace Prize Decision
The White House on Friday issued a scathing rebuke of the Norwegian Nobel Committee following its decision to award the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, bypassing U.S. President Donald Trump despite his repeated claims of unprecedented global peace initiatives. White House spokesman Steven Cheung condemned the move as “politically […]
India to Reopen Embassy in Kabul After Nearly Four Years, Signaling Renewed Diplomatic Engagement with Taliban
India will reopen its embassy in Kabul, nearly four years after shuttering it in the wake of the Taliban’s return to power, Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar announced Friday. The move marks a major diplomatic shift, as New Delhi deepens its engagement with Afghanistan under Taliban rule. The embassy was closed in August 2021 following the […]
Defection Storm: Mbah, Diri Lead PDP Exodus to APC
Nigeria’s political landscape is bracing for a major shake-up as two opposition governors — Peter Mbah of Enugu State and Douye Diri of Bayelsa — prepare to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Their formal declaration is expected to take place next week, barring any last-minute changes. […]
PDP to Senate: Don’t Rush Amupitan’s INEC Confirmation
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged the Nigerian Senate not to rush or politicise the confirmation process of Professor Joash Amupitan, SAN, as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The party said any hasty approval without proper scrutiny could further weaken public trust in Nigeria’s electoral system, which is already […]
Ceasefire in Gaza Takes Effect as Israel Approves Trump-Brokered Deal for Hostage and Prisoner Exchange
A ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas officially came into effect at noon local time on Friday, with the Israeli military confirming the start of troop withdrawals to pre-negotiated deployment lines. The development followed the Israeli Cabinet’s approval of a deal brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump, aimed at halting the two-year war in Gaza, […]
Letitia James Indicted on Federal Fraud Charges Amid Accusations of Political Retaliation by Trump Administration
New York Attorney General Letitia James was indicted Thursday on federal charges of bank fraud and making false statements to a financial institution, becoming the second high-profile political figure in as many weeks to face prosecution following public calls by President Donald Trump to target his perceived enemies. James — who gained national attention for […]
Peru Ousts President Dina Boluarte Amid Corruption Allegations; Congress Chief Jose Jeri Sworn In as Successor
Peru plunged deeper into political upheaval early Friday as lawmakers unanimously voted to impeach President Dina Boluarte, citing “moral incapacity” amid a storm of corruption allegations and widespread public disapproval. In a swift transition, Congress President Jose Jeri was immediately sworn in as the country’s new head of state, becoming Peru’s seventh president since 2016. […]
