Tinubu Proposes Visa Waiver for OECS, Opens Diplomatic Ties with Saint Lucia
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced Nigeria’s readiness to offer visa waivers to holders of diplomatic and official passports from member states of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), in a bid to strengthen bilateral relations and encourage cultural and institutional exchanges. Tinubu made the pledge on Monday during a special joint session of the Saint Lucian Senate and House of […]
Peter Obi Declares 2027 Presidential Bid, Vows to Serve One Term for Equity
Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has officially declared his intention to run again in 2027, reaffirming his commitment to good governance, power rotation, and a people-centred leadership style. Speaking during a live X Space interaction with supporters on Sunday night, Obi dismissed rumours of a potential alliance with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, stressing that […]
PDP NEC Reinstates Anyanwu as Secretary, Sets July 23 Meeting
The crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) appeared to ease on Monday after the party’s 100th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting officially reinstated Senator Samuel Anyanwu as National Secretary. Addressing journalists at the PDP national headquarters in Abuja after the meeting, Acting National Chairman, Ambassador Umar Damagum, confirmed the decision. “We’ve all combined and we were all together, and we all […]
APC’s Sani Shinkafi Endorses PDP’s Dauda Lawal for Second Term in Zamfara
A prominent chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Sani Shinkafi, has thrown his weight behind Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State for a second term, praising his performance and transformation agenda. In a statement issued on Monday, Shinkafi, a former critic of the governor, said Lawal’s administration had prioritized rural development and infrastructure, repositioning Zamfara as a […]
APC Open to Kwankwaso’s Defection, Says No Formal Talks Yet
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said former Kano State governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, is free to join the ruling party ahead of the 2027 general elections, even as it confirmed that no formal discussions have taken place. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television, APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, described Kwankwaso as an elite and eminent Nigerian who, like every […]
China Renews $3.4 Billion in Loans to Pakistan, Bolstering IMF Bailout Targets
China has extended a crucial financial lifeline to Pakistan by rolling over $3.4 billion in loans, a move that significantly boosts Islamabad’s foreign exchange reserves and helps meet conditions set by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) under its $7 billion bailout program, senior government officials disclosed on Sunday. The renewed support includes a $2.1 billion […]
Carney Reopens U.S. Trade Talks as Canada Pauses Big Tech Tax
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced late Sunday that trade negotiations with the United States are back on track, just hours before a controversial 3% digital services tax targeting U.S. tech giants was set to take effect. The proposed tax—which would have applied retroactively to revenues earned by companies like Amazon, Meta, Google, and Airbnb—was […]
Senator Thom Tillis Announces Retirement After Clash with Trump Over GOP Megabill
Republican Senator Thom Tillis announced Sunday that he will not seek reelection in 2026, delivering a surprise decision just hours after President Donald Trump vowed to back a primary challenger against him. The announcement comes in the wake of Tillis’ high-profile vote against advancing Trump’s sweeping “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” in the Senate. In […]
Nigeria’s Security Crisis Is Elite-Created — Gov Mutfwang
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has blamed Nigeria’s enduring security crisis on the nation’s elite, accusing them of fuelling communal division and hate for political and personal gain. Speaking at a stakeholder meeting on Wednesday themed “Dialogue on Community Policing as a Panacea for Insecurity in Nigeria: The Case of Plateau State”, Mutfwang said the […]
NNPP Says Kwankwaso’s Exit to APC Would Be a Relief
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has said it would be a major relief if its 2023 presidential candidate, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, finalises plans to return to the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement issued Sunday in Lagos, NNPP National Secretary, Mr. Oginni Olaposi, made the remarks while reacting to the recent resignation of APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, and speculations […]
