Atiku to Presidency: Address Questions, Not Critics
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has accused the Presidency of resorting to personal attacks instead of addressing questions surrounding President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s US civil forfeiture case. In a statement issued on Thursday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku said the administration had chosen “diversion over disclosure and insults over accountability.” […]
Enugu Air Incident: Sowore Warns Against Aviation Negligence
African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has urged the Federal Government and aviation authorities to prioritise aviation safety following the runway excursion involving an Enugu Air aircraft at Benin Airport. The incident occurred on Thursday when an Enugu Air aircraft veered off the runway after landing. In a statement, the airline confirmed the occurrence, assuring […]
Adeleke Cracks Down on NURTW, Orders Officials’ Arrest
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has directed the police and other security agencies to immediately halt all activities of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in motor parks across the state. The directive also suspends the collection of all levies in the parks until further notice. Adeleke issued the order on Thursday during […]
Turaki-Led PDP Faction Vows to Contest 2027 Elections
The Tanimu Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has declared that it will fully participate in the 2027 general elections, insisting that the party’s ongoing leadership crisis will not prevent it from fielding candidates. Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja on Thursday, the faction’s Interim National Chairman, Tanimu Turaki, said the PDP […]
U.S. Launches 12th Straight Night of Strikes on Iran as Conflict Spreads Across Gulf
The United States carried out a 12th consecutive night of airstrikes against targets in Iran, while Tehran warned it would intensify attacks across the Gulf, declaring that “no infrastructure will be safe” unless its own security concerns are addressed. In a statement released late Wednesday, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said the latest military operation was […]
U.S. House Passes Bill to Restrict Congressional Stock Trading and Require Voter ID
The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday approved legislation that would prohibit members of Congress from purchasing individual stocks while also requiring voters to present photo identification before casting a ballot. The measure, known as the Stop Insider Trading Act, passed by a vote of 232-198. All Republicans supported the bill, joined by 13 Democrats […]
Power Ministry Seeks Police Backing to Protect Power Assets
The Ministry of Power has sought the support of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to strengthen the protection of critical electricity infrastructure as part of ongoing efforts to reform the nation’s power sector. Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, made the appeal during a courtesy visit to the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Rilwan Disu, at the Force Headquarters in Abuja. He […]
Sowore: DSS Must Serve Nigerians, Not Private Interests.
The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) for the 2027 general election, Omoyele Sowore, has said the Department of State Services (DSS) exists to serve the Nigerian people rather than private individuals or organisations. Sowore made the remarks on Wednesday while speaking with journalists after proceedings at the Federal High Court in Abuja. Earlier, Justice Mohammed Garuba Umar dismissed Sowore’s […]
Fubara Backs Tinubu, APC’s Chinda for 2027
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has endorsed President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid and declared support for Kingsley Ogundu Chinda, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Rivers State, ahead of the 2027 general election. The governor also announced that he had aligned with the Rainbow Coalition, a political alliance spearheaded by his predecessor and […]
US Can’t Fight Nigeria’s Insecurity for Us — Political Strategist
Political strategist Baba Yusuf has said Nigeria must take primary responsibility for tackling terrorism and banditry, stressing that the United States cannot continue to shoulder the country’s security challenges. Speaking on Wednesday during an interview on Arise Television, Yusuf said Nigeria must act as a sovereign nation by strengthening its own security efforts while maintaining strategic […]
