Category: News

Zulum Dissolves Council, Ousts All Commissioners Ahead of Elections

Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved the immediate dissolution of the State Executive Council, paving the way for potential political participation by members of his cabinet ahead of upcoming elections. The decision was disclosed in a statement issued on Monday by the Secretary to the State Government, Bukar Tijani, who explained that the […]

Trump Floats Seizing Iran’s Oil as Kharg Island Emerges as Strategic Target

President Donald Trump said he is considering taking control of Iran’s oil resources, including the possible seizure of Kharg Island, a critical facility that handles the vast majority of the country’s oil exports. In an interview with the Financial Times, Trump said his preferred option would be to “take the oil in Iran,” signaling one […]

Kremlin Welcomes Russian Oil Shipment to Cuba as U.S. Softens Stance

The Kremlin on Monday welcomed the arrival of a Russian-flagged oil tanker in Cuba, describing the shipment as part of Moscow’s effort to support the island amid a deepening energy crisis. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Russia considers it its responsibility to assist Cuba, which is facing severe fuel shortages under what officials describe as […]

Birthright Citizenship Fight Returns to Supreme Court, Echoing Landmark Wong Kim Ark Case

President Donald Trump’s effort to challenge automatic birthright citizenship is reviving a legal battle that dates back more than a century to a landmark Supreme Court case in San Francisco. In the late 1800s, amid strong anti-Chinese sentiment, U.S. authorities attempted to deny reentry to Wong Kim Ark, despite his birth on American soil. The […]

PDP Convention: Mohammed and Anyanwu Take Helm as Wike Promises Unity

Abdulrahman Mohammed and Samuel Anyanwu have been elected National Chairman and National Secretary, respectively, of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in a consensus-led process at the party’s 2026 national convention held at the Moshood Abiola Stadium Velodrome, Abuja, on Sunday. The convention, attended by prominent figures including former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido, ex-Senate President […]

Kwankwaso Resigns from NNPP, Signals Political Realignment

Former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has resigned from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), citing the need for a broader political realignment amid evolving national dynamics. Kwankwaso, the party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, announced his resignation in a statement on Sunday. “I wish to formally announce my resignation from the […]

2027: ADC Needs Peter Obi to Stay Relevant — Fayose

Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has cautioned that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) could lose political relevance ahead of the 2027 elections if Peter Obi fails to secure the party’s presidential ticket. Speaking on the sidelines of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Convention in Abuja, Fayose described Obi as the party’s strongest political […]

Tinubu Marks 74 with Salary Donation to Military Welfare

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has pledged to donate all his salaries since assuming office in May 2023 to a newly established welfare fund for members of the Nigerian Armed Forces and their families. The President made the announcement in a personal statement on Sunday to mark his 74th birthday, describing the initiative as a commitment […]

Wike Vows to Rebuild PDP, Eyes 2027 Showdown

Nyesom Wike, PDP National Leader, has vowed to rebuild the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to align with the aspirations of Nigerians, emphasizing inclusiveness, unity, and renewal. He made the pledge at the party’s 10th Elective National Convention in Abuja on Sunday. Describing the PDP as fundamentally a people’s party, Wike stressed the importance of legitimate […]