Jonathan’s 2027 Bid Faces May 15 Court Hearing
Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed May 15 for definite hearing in a suit seeking to restrain former President Goodluck Jonathan from contesting the 2027 presidential election. The case was filed by Abuja-based lawyer Johnmary Jideobi. Justice Lifu adjourned the matter on Monday after the plaintiff and his counsel failed […]
Nigeria–Turkey Pact Will Boost Anti-Terror Fight — Expert
Military historian Joshua Ocheja has expressed confidence that the recent security agreement between Turkey and Nigeria will strengthen ongoing efforts to combat terrorism and insecurity in the country. The defence pact is among the nine bilateral agreements signed in January during President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s state visit to Turkey, aimed at deepening cooperation between both […]
Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi Moved to Tehran Hospital After Prison Collapse
Imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi has been transferred to a hospital in Tehran more than a week after collapsing in prison, according to her foundation. The transfer followed mounting appeals from her family, supporters, and human rights advocates, who described her condition as critical. Her foundation said Iranian authorities had suspended her prison […]
U.S. and China Announce Joint Drug Trafficking Arrests Ahead of Trump Visit
Authorities in the United States and China have jointly arrested five suspects in an international smuggling and drug trafficking operation, Chinese officials announced Monday, highlighting rare law enforcement cooperation ahead of President Donald Trump’s upcoming state visit to Beijing. According to Chinese state broadcaster CCTV, the operation involved collaboration between the Drug Enforcement Administration and […]
Trump Says He Rejects Iran’s Latest Response as Gulf Tensions Persist
U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday that he was dissatisfied with Iran’s latest response in ongoing negotiations aimed at ending the conflict and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. “I have just read the response from Iran’s so-called ‘Representatives,’” Trump wrote on social media. “I don’t like it.” Trump did not provide details about Tehran’s reply, […]
Starmer Faces Mounting Pressure After Labour’s Election Losses
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing growing pressure over his leadership after severe local election losses triggered calls from dozens of lawmakers within the Labour Party for him to step down. Starmer is expected to use a major speech on Monday to convince critics that he can reset his government’s direction and restore public […]
Fubara Storms Out of APC Screening Amid Rivers Crisis
Siminalayi Fubara stirred fresh political controversy on Sunday after abruptly walking out of the All Progressives Congress screening session in Abuja ahead of the party’s governorship primary election. Fubara, who was absent during the screening of other incumbent governors on Saturday, reportedly arrived at the Plateau Governor’s Lodge around 3 p.m. but left the screening […]
FEC Approves PPP Projects for Ports, Transport and Power
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved three public-private partnership (PPP) projects aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s transport management system and improving electricity supply in key economic hubs across the country. The approved initiatives include the development of a smart national transport data bank under the Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology (NITT), alongside independent power projects […]
FG Pressures Telecom Operators to Improve Network Quality Nationwide
The Federal Government has stepped up pressure on telecommunications operators to improve service delivery nationwide, insisting that Nigerians must begin to enjoy better connectivity and value for money. Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, said the government had already implemented key reforms to stabilise the telecom sector and now expects operators to […]
Malami Picks ADC Governorship Form for 2027 Kebbi Race
Abubakar Malami, former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, has obtained the governorship nomination form of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 governorship election in Kebbi State. Malami disclosed the development through posts on his social media platforms over the weekend, saying worsening insecurity, poverty, economic hardship, healthcare challenges, […]
