Kim Yo Jong Declares North Korea’s Nuclear Status ‘Irreversible,’ Rejects Denuclearization Talks Without U.S. Policy Shift
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s sister, Kim Yo Jong, has asserted that Pyongyang’s status as a nuclear weapons state is permanent and non-negotiable, warning that future diplomatic engagement with the United States must begin with that recognition. In a statement published Tuesday by the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), Kim—who holds a senior […]
SDP Expels El-Rufai, Slams 30-Year Ban Over Forgery, Impersonation
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has expelled former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, and imposed a 30-year ban on his participation in all party activities, citing forgery, impersonation, and unconstitutional conduct. In a statement released Monday in Abuja, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Araba Aiyenigba, described El-Rufai’s claim of SDP membership as “fraudulent and misleading,” insisting he was never registered in accordance […]
MAN Urges CBN to Slash Interest Rate, Tackle Inflation and Boost Manufacturing
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) has urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to lower interest rates and work more collaboratively with fiscal authorities to tackle inflation and revive the country’s struggling manufacturing sector. Reacting to the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting held on July 21–22, 2025, MAN faulted the decision to retain the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) at 27.5%, describing it as insufficient to stimulate […]
Peter Obi Will Return to PDP for 2027 Presidential Race – Ali Modu Sheriff
Former Borno State Governor and ex-National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ali Modu Sheriff, has predicted that Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), will return to the PDP ahead of the 2027 general elections. Sheriff made the statement during an appearance on Politics Today, a political programme aired Monday on Channels Television. Obi, who […]
No Nigerian Should Be Marginalised Over Religion or Ethnicity — Speaker Abbas
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has reiterated the commitment of the National Assembly to ending all forms of religious and racial discrimination in Nigeria, stressing that no citizen should face marginalisation based on faith or geographical origin. Represented by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu at the Interfaith Legislative Roundtable Engagement held Monday in Abuja, Abbas reaffirmed the legislature’s resolve to uphold […]
Ex-Minister Warns of Looming Youth Job Crisis, Urges Skills-Based Education
Former Minister of Transportation, Mu’azu Jaji Sambo, has warned that Nigeria faces a looming socioeconomic crisis unless it swiftly overhauls its education system to prioritize skills-based learning and youth employability. Sambo issued the warning on Monday at the Impact Forum 2025 in Abuja, organized by the Uwais Maiwada Aid Foundation (UMAF). He described Nigeria’s soaring youth population and disconnect between […]
Shaolin Temple Abbot Under Investigation for Embezzlement and Misconduct in Widening Scandal
Shi Yongxin, the influential and often controversial abbot of China’s renowned Shaolin Temple, is under official investigation for alleged embezzlement, sexual misconduct, and fathering illegitimate children, the temple confirmed on Sunday. The probe, led by several Chinese government agencies, has sent shockwaves through the 1,500-year-old temple in Henan province, regarded as the birthplace of both […]
Gunman Kills Five, Then Himself in Bangkok Market Shooting
A gunman opened fire at a produce market in Bangkok’s Bang Sue district on Monday, killing five security guards before taking his own life, Thai police confirmed. The incident unfolded at a market specializing in agricultural goods, leaving no tourists harmed, according to local police official Sanong Saengmani. Authorities emphasized that Thailand’s vital tourism sector […]
APC Has Brought Unbearable Hardship on Nigerians — Nenadi Usman
Factional interim National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Senator Nenadi Usman, has blamed the APC-led Federal Government for plunging Nigerians into unprecedented economic hardship, describing the prevailing conditions as “intolerable” and “unlike any seen in Nigeria’s democratic history.” Speaking in Kafanchan, Jema’a Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Usman told journalists that the Labour Party remains committed to correcting the missteps of the […]
Sanwo-Olu Swears in New LG Chairmen, Urges Inclusive, Transparent Leadership
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Sunday swore in newly elected local government chairmen and vice chairmen across Lagos State, urging them to uphold inclusive, transparent, and people-focused governance that delivers tangible development to every household. Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony, Sanwo-Olu described their election victories as “a deeper call to selfless service,” emphasizing that the true measure of leadership lies in impact at the grassroots level. […]
