Trump Repositions Nuclear Submarines in Warning to Russia Over Medvedev’s Comments
In a stark escalation of rhetoric, President Donald Trump on Friday ordered the repositioning of two U.S. nuclear submarines in response to what he described as “highly provocative” remarks by former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, now deputy chair of Russia’s Security Council. Posting on his Truth Social platform, Trump stated, “I have ordered two Nuclear […]
Federal Court Blocks Immigration Arrests Without Probable Cause in Los Angeles
A federal appeals court on Friday upheld a lower court ruling that temporarily bars federal immigration agents from conducting arrests in Los Angeles without probable cause, dealing a blow to the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement agenda. The Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected the administration’s attempt to suspend a restraining order issued earlier this […]
Adeleke: I’ll Seek Re-election on PDP Platform, Not Defecting to ADC
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has dismissed reports suggesting he plans to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2026 governorship election. In a statement issued on Friday by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, the governor reaffirmed his loyalty to the PDP and his commitment to seeking a second term under the […]
Tinubu Urges Digital Creators to Champion Unity, Innovation
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on young Nigerians in the digital media space to use their platforms to foster national unity, economic empowerment, and responsible innovation. Speaking at the Progressives Digital Media Summit held Friday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Tinubu urged content creators, influencers, and tech entrepreneurs to verify information before sharing and to avoid promoting divisiveness […]
No Place for Xenophobia in Ghana, Mahama Assures Nigeria Amid Protests
Ghanaian President John Mahama has assured that there is no space for xenophobia in Ghana, following reports of protests allegedly targeting Nigerian nationals in the country. Mahama gave the assurance on Friday during a meeting with Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, who visited Accra to convey President Bola Tinubu’s concerns over the situation. According to a statement […]
Melaye Defends ADC Switch: ‘I Follow Christ, Not the Crowd’
Former federal lawmaker, Dino Melaye, has explained that his recent defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) was a product of personal conviction and not a result of political pressure or alignment with any individual. Melaye, who made his official switch on Thursday, July 31, clarified his position during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Friday, […]
Fintiri Raises NYSC Allowance to ₦30,000, Plans New Orientation Camp
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has approved an increase in the monthly allowance for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members serving in the state from ₦20,000 to ₦30,000 as part of renewed efforts to boost youth welfare and development. The governor made the announcement on Friday during the swearing-in ceremony of the 2025 Batch B Stream I corps members at the NYSC […]
Okpebholo Nominates Four Commissioner-Designates for Edo Cabinet
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the nomination of four new commissioner-designates to join the state executive council. A statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Umar Musa Ikhilor, Esq, listed the nominees as: · Hon. Nosa T. Adams · Hon. Yakubu Oshiorenua Musa, JP · Hon. Felix Ehiguese Akhabue · Prof. Omorodion Ignatius Ikponmwosa […]
UK Minister Kemi Badenoch Says She No Longer Identifies with Nigeria
United Kingdom Conservative Party leader and cabinet minister, Kemi Badenoch, has said she no longer identifies with Nigeria her ancestral homeland disclosing that she has not held a valid Nigerian passport in over 20 years. Speaking on the Rosebud podcast hosted by Gyles Brandreth, Badenoch reflected on her identity and upbringing, noting that although she was born in London in […]
U.S., NATO Allies and Austria Condemn Iran Over Cross-Border Threats and Covert Operations
The United States, 13 NATO allies, and Austria have issued a unified warning accusing Iran of intensifying cross-border threats, including assassination attempts, kidnappings, and harassment campaigns targeting dissidents, journalists, and public officials throughout Europe and North America. In a strongly worded joint statement released Thursday, the signatories declared: “We are united in our opposition to […]
