Gov. Adeleke Denies Defection Rumours, Reaffirms Loyalty to PDP
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has dismissed rumours suggesting he plans to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), reaffirming his unwavering loyalty to the party and commitment to the people of Osun. In a statement posted on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle on Saturday, Adeleke described the speculation as false and urged the public to disregard it. “Over the last […]
Aregbesola to ADC Supporters: Focus on Facts, Not Insults
Rauf Aregbesola, former Minister of Interior and interim National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has urged supporters of the opposition coalition not to engage in insults, attacks, or altercations with members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). In a message posted on his official X handle on Friday, Aregbesola also a former governor of Osun State called on ADC […]
Trump Urges More Patriot Missiles for Ukraine After Call with Zelensky, Criticizes Putin’s Reluctance on Ceasefire
U.S. President Donald Trump has called for increased deliveries of Patriot missile systems to Ukraine following a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday. The call came amid intensifying Russian airstrikes and growing concerns over Ukraine’s ability to defend its airspace. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump characterized the conversation as […]
Hamas Signals Openness to Ceasefire Talks, Seeks U.S. Guarantees as Israeli Strikes Continue
Hamas has issued what it called a “positive response” to international mediators regarding the latest U.S.-backed ceasefire and hostage release proposal, expressing a willingness to begin immediate negotiations. The group’s reply included proposed amendments, most notably a request for a formal U.S. guarantee that hostilities would not resume even if talks over a permanent truce […]
Trump Signs Sweeping Tax and Spending Bill, Securing Key Second-Term Victory
President Donald Trump signed into law a sweeping package of tax breaks and spending cuts on Friday, capping off an aggressive push by the White House and GOP leadership to deliver on one of the president’s top second-term priorities ahead of the Fourth of July. The legislation, dubbed “One Big Beautiful Bill” by Trump, extends […]
At Least 24 Dead, Dozens Missing After Flash Floods Ravage Texas on Independence Day
Catastrophic flash floods tore through central Texas on July 4th, leaving at least 24 people dead and dozens missing—including up to 25 girls from a summer camp—officials confirmed Friday. The sudden disaster struck during Independence Day celebrations, prompting a massive federal and state emergency response. U.S. President Donald Trump called the tragedy “shocking” and “terrible,” […]
Ahmed Musa Named Kano Pillars GM as Gov. Yusuf Reconstitutes Board
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has approved a major shakeup at Kano Pillars Football Club, appointing former Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa, as the club’s new General Manager. The announcement, made on Friday by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, follows the expiration of the outgoing board’s one-year tenure and comes ahead of preparations for the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier […]
Wike Dares ADC Leaders: Show Results, You Won’t Return to Power
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has thrown a direct challenge to leaders of the newly adopted opposition coalition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), urging them to showcase their performance in previous public offices rather than criticise the current administration. Wike made the remarks in response to the growing momentum of the ADC-led […]
Presidency Dismisses Datti’s Call to Remove Shettima as “Beer Parlour Talk”
The Presidency has issued a blistering response to Datti Baba-Ahmed, running mate to Peter Obi in the 2023 presidential election, over his recent suggestion that Vice-President Kashim Shettima should be removed from office. In a strongly worded statement on Friday, Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications (Office of the Vice-President), dismissed Baba-Ahmed’s comments as “obsessive vituperation” and […]
Court Fines Senator Natasha ₦5m for Contempt Over Post Against Akpabio
The Federal High Court in Abuja has found Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central guilty of contempt of court, imposing a ₦5 million fine and ordering her to issue a public apology over a Facebook post deemed to have violated a court order. Justice Binta Nyako, delivering the ruling on Friday, said the senator’s April 27, 2025 satirical apology to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, posted on her verified […]
