Putin Presses Trump for Ukrainian Concessions Ahead of Zelensky White House Visit
Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly told former U.S. President Donald Trump that Ukraine must surrender additional territory if peace is to be achieved—setting up a tense diplomatic test for Trump as he prepares to host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House on Monday. According to sources briefed on Friday’s closed-door Alaska summit, […]
PDP’s Fola Oyekunle Wins Ibadan North By-Election
Fola Oyekunle, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has emerged winner of the Ibadan North federal constituency by-election. Abiodun Oluwadare, the returning officer, announced the result in the early hours of today in Ibadan. Oyekunle secured 18,404 votes to defeat Adewale Olatunji of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who polled 8,312 votes. Femi Akin-Alamu […]
EFCC Recovers ₦5bn, $10m in Massive Refinery Maintenance Fraud Probe
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered over ₦5 billion and $10 million linked to massive fraud in the turnaround maintenance of Nigeria’s refineries in Port Harcourt, Kaduna, and Warri. Investigations revealed that contractors and senior officials of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) diverted billions of naira through inflated contracts, over-invoicing, […]
Adebayo Urges Nigerians to Reject Old Politicians, Embrace Fresh Leadership
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has called on Nigerians to stop recycling old politicians if the country is to witness meaningful progress. Speaking on Nigeria’s challenges, Adebayo blamed the elite, particularly the political class, for the nation’s woes. He stressed that true national renewal requires embracing […]
Osun Guber: I’ll Industrialise Osun if Elected Governor – Ogunbiyi
Chairman of Mutual Benefits Assurance Plc and governorship aspirant, Dr. Akin Ogunbiyi, has pledged to industrialise Osun State if elected governor in the August 8, 2026 election. Ogunbiyi, who is seeking the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket, made the promise during his ongoing statewide consultation in Ila and Ifedayo Local Government Areas, where he met […]
Tinubu Approves ₦16.7bn for Immediate Reconstruction of Mokwa Bridge
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the release of ₦16.7 billion for the reconstruction of the Mokwa Bridge in Niger State, which collapsed after flooding in May. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, disclosed this in Abakaliki on Saturday after a meeting with the Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi. Idris, who […]
Nigeria Captures Ansaru Leaders in Landmark Counter-Terrorism Operation
Nigeria’s security forces have arrested Mahmud Muhammad Usman, also known as Abu Bara’a/Abbas/Mukhtar, leader of the Ansaru terrorist group, alongside his deputy, Abubakar Abba, also called Mahmud al-Nigeri (Mallam Mahmuda). Both men are accused of masterminding several high-profile terrorist attacks across the country. National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu announced the arrests on Saturday at […]
APC Seeks Cancellation as Violence Rocks Kano By-Elections
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to cancel the Shanono/Bagwai State Constituency by-election and the Ghari Constituency rerun election in Kano State, citing widespread violence and intimidation by armed thugs. During the exercise, police confirmed the arrest of over 200 thugs across the state. In a statement signed […]
FG Sets Up Health Sector Bargaining Committee
The Federal Government on Saturday inaugurated the Committee on Collective Bargaining for the Health Sector, officially opening negotiations with major health unions in line with Articles 1 and 2 of the Guidelines on Collective Bargaining Agreement Machinery. Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Ali Pate, who presided over the inauguration in Abuja, described the […]
South Sudan, Israel Reportedly Discuss Plan to Resettle Palestinians
South Sudan and Israel have reportedly held talks about a potential plan to resettle Palestinians from Gaza to the East African nation, according to three sources familiar with the matter. The proposal has drawn swift condemnation from Palestinian leaders, who denounced it as forced displacement. The discussions are said to have taken place during South […]
