Trump and Xi Open High-Stakes Beijing Summit Amid Trade and Iran Tensions
U.S. President Donald Trump is set to begin a two-day summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday, as the world’s two largest economies seek to stabilize their fragile trade relationship while confronting mounting geopolitical and economic pressures tied to the ongoing conflict with Iran. The visit marks the first trip to China […]
Starmer Faces Political Turmoil as King Charles Opens Parliament
Political tensions are mounting in the United Kingdom as Prime Minister Keir Starmer battles growing unrest within his government ahead of the ceremonial State Opening of Parliament. Amid speculation about possible efforts to unseat the prime minister, London was preparing Wednesday for the centuries-old traditions surrounding the event, including the royal bodyguards’ torchlit inspection of […]
Gbenga Daniel Vows to Defeat Abiodun in Ogun APC Senatorial Primary
Former Ogun State governor and senator representing Ogun East, Gbenga Daniel, has declared that he would decisively defeat Governor Dapo Abiodun in the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primary ahead of the 2027 general election. Daniel made the declaration on Tuesday during an empowerment programme organised by the Bola Ahmed Tinubu–Otunba Gbenga Daniel (BATOGD) Movement […]
Tinubu: Nigeria to Spend $11.6bn on Debt Servicing in 2026
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has disclosed that Nigeria is projected to spend about $11.6 billion on debt servicing in 2026, an amount expected to consume nearly half of the country’s anticipated revenue for the year. Tinubu made the disclosure on Thursday while speaking at the Africa Forward Summit held at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre […]
FG Rejects UNICEF Data on Nigeria’s Out-of-School Children
The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, has said Nigeria’s number of out-of-school children is significantly lower than the 15–18 million figure often cited by the UNICEF, insisting that ongoing government data mapping places the total at below 8 million. Alausa made this known on Tuesday during an interview on Politics Today on Channels Television, where he explained […]
NDC Unveils 2027 Primary Timetable, Sets Form at ₦60m
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has unveiled its timetable for the sale of nomination forms, screening, and primary elections ahead of the 2027 general elections, with the party fixing its presidential nomination form at ₦60 million. The timetable was contained in a statement jointly signed by the party’s National Chairman, Moses Cleopas Zuwoghe, and National […]
Nigeria Under Siege, Tinubu Failing on Security — Atiku
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of failing in its constitutional duty to protect lives and property, declaring that Nigeria is now “under siege” amid worsening insecurity. Atiku made the remarks on Tuesday while reacting to the death of former House of Representatives member, Abba Anas Adamu, […]
Trump Says Iran Ceasefire Is ‘On Life Support’ as Tensions Escalate
U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that the fragile ceasefire with Iran is “on life support” and “unbelievably weak” after renewed exchanges of fire over the weekend, while dismissing Tehran’s latest peace proposal as “garbage.” The sharp remarks came as Washington and Tehran remained deadlocked in negotiations. Earlier Monday, Iran rejected a U.S. proposal, describing […]
California Mayor Faces Charges in Alleged China Influence Campaign
Eileen Wang, the mayor of Arcadia, has been charged with acting as an illegal foreign agent for China, the United States Department of Justice announced Monday. Federal prosecutors said Wang has agreed to plead guilty. According to court documents, Wang and an associate, Yaoning ‘Mike’ Sun, began operating a website known as U.S. News Center […]
Gov. Adeleke Deposes Osun Monarch Convicted of Fraud in United States
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has approved the deposition of the Apetumodu of Ipetumodu, Joseph Oloyede, following the monarch’s conviction in the United States over fraud-related offences. The Osun State Government said the decision followed the receipt of the Certified True Copy of the judgment delivered by a United States court in Ohio, which convicted […]
