APC Begins Consultations to Replace Ganduje, Rules Out Kwankwaso Talks
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has confirmed that internal consultations are underway to appoint a new National Chairman, following the resignation of Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje last week. Speaking on Sunday Politics, a Channels Television programme, APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, said the party is moving swiftly to fill the leadership vacuum. “This is an extraordinary situation where the National Chairman […]
COAS Assures Victory Over Terrorism, Calls for Unity and Support
Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has assured Nigerians that the defeat of terrorists and non-state actors threatening national security is only a matter of time, declaring their failure inevitable through sustained counter-terrorism strategies and inter-agency collaboration. Speaking on Sunday in Abuja during an interdenominational church service to mark the 2025 Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL), the Army chief […]
South-South APC Leaders Declare Tinubu’s 2027 Re-Election “Settled Matter”
Top leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from Nigeria’s South-South region have thrown their weight behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid, declaring his second term a “settled matter.” The endorsement was made during an APC stakeholders’ interactive session held in Benin City, Edo State, where party heavyweights praised Tinubu’s economic policies and grassroots-focused leadership. Senator Adams Oshiomhole, former Edo State […]
New York Leaders Unveils Bill to Ban Masked ICE Arrests, Demands Transparency in Immigration Enforcement
City officials and community leaders gathered outside New York’s Federal Plaza Immigration Court on Saturday to demand greater accountability and transparency from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Led by Rep. Nydia Velázquez, the group held a press conference to promote the “No Masks For ICE Act,” legislation she recently introduced that would prohibit ICE agents […]
Senate Narrowly Advances Trump’s Sweeping Tax and Spending Bill Amid GOP Divisions and Public Backlash
In a tense and prolonged late-night session on Saturday, Senate Republicans narrowly advanced President Donald Trump’s sweeping economic package, which combines extended tax breaks, deep spending cuts, and increased funding for immigration enforcement. The vote, a key procedural step toward final passage, ended 51-49, with Vice President JD Vance present at the Capitol to break […]
Trump Condemns Netanyahu Trial, Warns U.S. Support at Risk Amid Regional Peace Talks
U.S. President Donald Trump has sharply criticized Israeli prosecutors over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ongoing corruption trial, warning that the proceedings risk undermining crucial regional diplomacy. In a post on his Truth Social platform Saturday, Trump accused Israel’s legal system of “INSANITY” and said Washington would not “stand for” actions that compromise Netanyahu’s ability to […]
Stampede at Odisha Hindu Festival Leaves Three Dead, Six Injured
Three people were killed and six others injured in a stampede during a major religious festival in Odisha, eastern India, early Sunday morning, according to local officials. The tragedy unfolded in the city of Puri during the annual Rath Yatra, or chariot festival, a major Hindu event that draws massive crowds of devotees. The victims […]
APC Governors: Ganduje’s Exit Is Strategic, Not a Sign of Crisis
Governors elected under the All Progressives Congress (APC) have described the resignation of the party’s national chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, as a strategic step to reposition and strengthen the ruling party ahead of future challenges. Ganduje, who stepped down on Friday, was praised by the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) for prioritising the party’s future and reform agenda. His resignation was discussed during a two-day PGF […]
APC Chairmanship Race Heats Up as North-Central Pushes to Reclaim Zoning Rights
The race to succeed Abdullahi Ganduje as National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially begun, with top political heavyweights from the North-Central zone emerging as early front-runners. Leading the list of contenders are former Nasarawa State Governor, Senator Umar Tanko Al-Makura; former Plateau Governor, Senator Joshua Dariye; former Kogi Governor, Yahaya Bello; Senator Solomon Ewuga; and Senator Sani Musa of Niger East. Also […]
Ohanaeze to Tinubu: Release Nnamdi Kanu to Restore Justice and Unity
The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has once again called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to order the unconditional release of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), insisting that his prolonged detention undermines Nigeria’s justice system and national cohesion. In a statement issued over the weekend in Enugu, Ezechi Chukwu, National Publicity Secretary of Ohanaeze, urged the president to demonstrate “equity, fairness, and […]
