El-Rufai Warns of National Collapse if APC Retains Power in 2027
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has issued a stark warning that Nigeria risks losing its national identity if the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) remains in power beyond the 2027 general elections. Speaking on Saturday during a grassroots mobilisation campaign organised by the opposition coalition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Sokoto State, El-Rufai accused the APC government of eroding […]
Falana Urges Tinubu to Tackle Poverty with Action, Not Rhetoric
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has called on President Bola Tinubu to go beyond rhetoric and take decisive action to address the rising poverty levels across Nigeria. Falana’s comments follow Tinubu’s recent remarks during a meeting with All Progressives Congress (APC) governors, where the President acknowledged the country’s economic challenges, reportedly saying: “To you, the governors, you must wet the […]
Smithsonian Defends Removal of Trump Impeachment Display, Denies Political Interference
The Smithsonian Institution has rejected claims that political interference influenced its decision to remove a display referencing the impeachments of U.S. President Donald Trump from the National Museum of American History. In a statement released Saturday, the Smithsonian said the placard was taken down purely due to curatorial concerns related to its “appearance, location, timeline, […]
Former Special Counsel Jack Smith Under Investigation by U.S. Federal Watchdog
Federal authorities have launched an investigation into Jack Smith, the former special counsel who led two major criminal probes into President Donald Trump before stepping down earlier this year. The Office of the Special Counsel (OSC), an independent federal agency responsible for enforcing rules governing the conduct of civil service employees, confirmed to the BBC […]
Ukrainian MP, Officials Arrested in Major Military Corruption Scandal
Ukrainian authorities have arrested a sitting member of parliament, senior regional officials, and National Guard personnel in connection with a sweeping corruption scheme involving inflated military procurement contracts, including for drones and electronic warfare systems. President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed the arrests via a post on X (formerly Twitter), stating that those involved had raised state […]
Thousands March Across Sydney Harbour Bridge Demanding End to Gaza War
Tens of thousands of protesters filled the Sydney Harbour Bridge on Sunday in a landmark demonstration against the war in Gaza, following a dramatic 11th-hour Supreme Court ruling that allowed the march to proceed. Despite heavy rainfall, families, activists, and prominent figures—including WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, federal MP Ed Husic, and former New South Wales […]
PDP Now an Empty Shell — NNPP Chairman
Chairman of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in Kano State, Hashim Dungurawa, has declared the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) politically irrelevant, describing it as an “empty house” following the alleged defection of top party figures including Atiku Abubakar and Ifeanyi Okowa. Speaking to journalists in Kano, Dungurawa said the reported exits of the former PDP presidential candidate and his running mate signal the […]
Gov. Soludo: Those Promising One Term Need Psychiatric Evaluation
Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has criticized politicians who pledge to serve only one term in office, describing such promises as illogical and deceptive. He said any politician making that kind of commitment “should be taken to a psychiatric hospital.” Soludo made the remarks on Saturday during a rally in Anambra South, where he was endorsed for a second […]
Shehu Sani to Kemi Badenoch: If You Reject Nigeria, Return Our Name
Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has responded humorously but pointedly to recent remarks by UK Conservative Party leader, Kemi Badenoch, in which she said she no longer identifies as Nigerian. Badenoch, during an appearance on the Rosebud Podcast, disclosed that she had not renewed her Nigerian passport since the early 2000s, and no longer feels a connection […]
Israel Issues Heightened Terror Alert for UAE Amid Regional Tensions
Israel’s National Security Council (NSC) has issued an upgraded travel warning for citizens considering travel to or currently residing in the United Arab Emirates, citing an increased threat of terrorist attacks amid ongoing instability in the Middle East. In a statement released Thursday, the NSC highlighted growing concerns about Iranian-backed militant groups—including Hezbollah, Hamas, and […]
