Jonathan Urges Youth to Reject Tribal, Religious Bias in Leadership Choices
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has called on young Nigerians to reject tribal and religious sentiments in selecting leaders, warning that such divisions are undermining national development and the recruitment of competent leadership. Speaking during an interview on Talking Books African, a programme by the Rainbow Book Club, Jonathan lamented the deepening ethnic and religious fault lines […]
Fubara Backs Truce with Wike, Says No Price Too Big for Peace
Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, says he is willing to make difficult sacrifices to ensure peace, stability, and development in Rivers State, affirming that his reconciliation with FCT Minister Nyesom Wike is in the best interest of the people. Speaking on Saturday in Port Harcourt, Fubara addressed concerns from his loyalists over his renewed engagement with Wike, following peace talks hosted […]
Protests Erupt in Bangkok as Pressure Mounts on Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra
Hundreds of demonstrators rallied in central Bangkok on Saturday, calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra amid escalating tensions over her handling of a border dispute with Cambodia. The protest, held at the Victory Monument, marked the largest public backlash against her administration since the Pheu Thai Party returned to power in 2023. […]
Senate Republicans Block Democratic Measure to Rein in Trump’s Military Actions Against Iran
Efforts by Senate Democrats to curb President Donald Trump’s authority to escalate military action against Iran failed on Friday, as Senate Republicans voted to block a resolution that would have required Trump to seek congressional approval for future strikes. The resolution, introduced by Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.), sought to reassert Congress’ war powers following U.S. […]
Trump Halts Trade Talks with Canada Over Digital Tax on U.S. Tech Giants
U.S. President Donald Trump announced Friday that he is immediately ending trade negotiations with Canada in response to Ottawa’s plan to begin enforcing a controversial digital services tax targeting large tech firms. The abrupt move escalates tensions between the two countries as they had been aiming to finalize a new trade agreement by mid-July. Posting […]
Supreme Court Allows Partial Enforcement of Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order, Limits Scope of Nationwide Injunctions
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday partially lifted nationwide injunctions that had blocked enforcement of President Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship for children born in the U.S. to undocumented or temporary immigrants. The 6–3 decision, authored by Justice Amy Coney Barrett, did not address the constitutionality of Trump’s order but focused […]
Tinubu Departs for Saint Lucia, Brazil Ahead of BRICS Summit
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu departed Abuja today for official visits to Saint Lucia and Brazil, aimed at boosting South-South cooperation and participating in the 17th BRICS Summit. According to Presidential Adviser Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu’s first stop will be Saint Lucia, where he is expected to deepen diplomatic and economic relations with the Caribbean nation. During the visit, he will hold talks with Governor-General Cyril Errol Melchiades Charles and Prime Minister […]
Wike Declares End to Rivers Political Crisis After Tinubu-Brokered Truce
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has announced the restoration of peace in Rivers State after months of bitter political conflict. Speaking late Thursday night following a closed-door meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Wike said all parties involved had resolved their differences and agreed to work together. The meeting was convened by President Bola Tinubu and included suspended Governor Siminalayi […]
Ganduje Resigns as APC Chairman, Dalori Named Acting Leader
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has confirmed the resignation of its National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, with immediate effect. Ganduje, a former two-term governor of Kano State, formally stepped down on Friday, citing pressing health and personal reasons. In a statement released Friday night, Felix Morka, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, announced that Ganduje’s resignation letter was submitted to the National Working Committee (NWC) through […]
NSA Warns Against Electoral Violence Ahead of Anambra Polls, Bye-Elections
National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has issued a firm warning to political actors and their supporters, declaring zero tolerance for electoral violence ahead of the August bye-elections and the November 8 governorship election in Anambra State. Speaking during the second regular meeting of the Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES) in Abuja, Ribadu represented by Hassan Abdullahi, Director of Internal Security at the NSA’s […]
