Makinde Vows Rescue, Says Oyo Will Never Be Another Chibok
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has pledged to make any sacrifice necessary to secure the release of the 46 pupils and teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area, declaring that Oyo State will never suffer a tragedy similar to the Chibok schoolgirls’ abduction. Makinde made the remarks on Tuesday while addressing protesters led by […]
G7 Leaders Press Trump to Refocus on Ukraine as War Returns to Summit Agenda
Leaders of the Group of Seven nations sought on Tuesday to bring renewed attention to the war in Ukraine, urging President Donald Trump to maintain support for Kyiv and increase pressure on Russia as the conflict enters its fifth year. The war, triggered by Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, has recently been overshadowed by tensions […]
Fresh Blow to Opposition as Court Orders ADC Deregistration
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the deregistration of five political parties, including the African Democratic Congress, over their alleged failure to meet constitutional requirements for continued registration. Delivering judgment on Monday, Justice Peter Lifu directed the Independent National Electoral Commission to remove the affected parties from its register and bar them from […]
DHQ Pledges Action Over Abduction, Death of Gen. Rabe Abubakar
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has pledged to ensure that those responsible for the abduction of retired Maj.-Gen. Rabe Abubakar are identified and brought to justice, following his death while in captivity. Maj.-Gen. Abubakar, a former Director of Defence Information, was abducted alongside his wife on May 30 along the Katsina–Matazu Road while travelling to his […]
Tinubu Unveils New Court of Appeal Headquarters in Abuja
President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated the new Abuja Division Complex of the Court of Appeal of Nigeria, describing the project as a major step toward strengthening the judiciary and enhancing the administration of justice. Represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, Tinubu commissioned the facility on Monday in the Dakibiyu area of Abuja. The newly completed complex […]
ADC Defies Court Ruling, Announces Atiku-Amaechi Ticket
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has rejected a Federal High Court judgment ordering its deregistration, describing the ruling as a threat to democracy and political stability. In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party said the judgment represented the strongest indication yet of what it alleged were efforts by the […]
Iyabo Obasanjo Returns To PDP Days After Quitting APC
A fresh political twist has emerged in Ogun State as former senator and daughter of ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo, Iyabo Obasanjo, has made a dramatic return to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) barely a week after resigning from the All Progressives Congress (APC). The former Ogun Central lawmaker rejoined the PDP after exiting the APC, where […]
Trump Says Iran Deal to Be Signed Friday, Promises Reopening of Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump says a landmark agreement with Iran is set to be signed on Friday, expressing confidence that the deal will restore stability to the region and reopen a key global energy route. The announcement follows months of heightened tensions that began when Trump declared the start of “major combat operations” against Iran on […]
G7 Leaders Gather in France Amid Trade Tensions and Questions Over U.S. Global Leadership
Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) major industrialized nations are set to convene in the French lakeside resort of Evian-les-Bains on Monday, with growing concerns over global trade disputes, geopolitical conflicts and the future role of the United States in international affairs expected to dominate discussions. The three-day summit, running from June 15 to […]
Norwegian Crown Princess’s Son Sentenced to Four Years in Prison for Rape and Abuse
Marius Borg Høiby, the eldest son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has been sentenced to four years in prison after being convicted on multiple criminal charges, including rape. The 29-year-old was found guilty on two of four rape charges brought against him and acquitted on the remaining two counts. He was also convicted of assault […]
