Deadly Suicide Bombing Strikes Damascus Church, Killing 22 and Wounding Dozens
At least 22 people were killed and 63 others injured in a devastating suicide bombing at a Greek Orthodox church in Damascus on Sunday, marking one of the deadliest attacks on Christians in the Syrian capital in recent years. The bombing occurred during evening liturgy at the Church of the Prophet Elias in the Dweila […]
Presidency Counters Lamido, Defends Tinubu’s Role in June 12 Struggle
The Presidency has strongly denied allegations by former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido that President Bola Tinubu supported the annulment of the historic June 12, 1993 presidential election. In a statement titled “Setting the Record Straight: President Tinubu’s Role in the June 12 Struggle,” presidential adviser Bayo Onanuga dismissed Lamido’s claim as a “distortion of history” and an act of political revisionism. Lamido had alleged that Tinubu gained […]
Sierra Leone’s Bio Succeeds Tinubu as ECOWAS Chair, Vows Focus on Democracy, Security
President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone has been appointed the new Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, taking over from Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, whose two-term tenure officially ended. The leadership handover occurred during the 67th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority held in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital. Contrary to earlier speculations that Senegal’s President Bassirou […]
FG to Link Credit Scores with NIN in New Unified Loan System
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has announced that the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP) is developing a centralized national credit system that will link individuals’ credit scores to their National Identification Numbers (NIN) a major move aimed at improving financial transparency and accountability in Nigeria’s lending ecosystem. In its weekly bulletin, NOA stated that this unified credit infrastructure will enable real-time access to borrowers’ credit histories across all […]
PDP Insists on June 30 NEC Meeting, Accuses INEC of Overreach
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reaffirmed its decision to hold its 100th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting on June 30, 2025, despite the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) rejecting the notice of the meeting. At a press conference in Abuja on Sunday, PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, described INEC’s action as “an unwarranted interference” in the party’s internal affairs, insisting that […]
Adelabu Pledges Sacrifice and Unity to Rebuild APC in Oyo Ahead of 2027
Minister of Power, Chief Bayo Adelabu, has reiterated his commitment to reconciling factions within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, stressing that party unity is more important than individual ambitions ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking to journalists in Ibadan after a closed-door strategy meeting with APC state executives and chairmen of the 33 local governments, Adelabu declared that the party’s success […]
Eight Killed in Brazil Hot Air Balloon Tragedy After Mid-Flight Fire
At least eight people have died after a hot air balloon caught fire and crashed in southern Brazil, officials confirmed on Sunday. The incident occurred in Praia Grande, a popular tourist destination in Santa Catarina state, when the balloon, carrying 21 people, burst into flames mid-flight. According to the Santa Catarina state government, 13 people, […]
Trump Hails U.S. Strikes on Iran’s Nuclear Sites as ‘Spectacular Military Success’ in National Address
President Donald Trump addressed the nation from the White House on Saturday night, following coordinated U.S. military strikes on three major nuclear sites in Iran—Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. Standing alongside Vice President JD Vance, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Trump declared the operation a decisive blow to Iran’s nuclear ambitions […]
Trump Orders Airstrikes on Iran Nuclear Sites, Drawing U.S. Into Regional Conflict
In a dramatic escalation of Middle East tensions, President Donald Trump authorized U.S. military strikes on three of Iran’s major nuclear facilities early Sunday, aligning Washington directly with Israel in its ongoing conflict with Tehran. The move triggered both praise and fierce criticism, with concerns mounting over the prospect of a wider regional war. Targeted […]
Talon: West Africa Must Pursue Integration Despite ECOWAS Crisis
President Patrice Talon of the Republic of Benin has urged West African leaders to recommit to regional integration, warning that the ongoing ECOWAS crisis must not derail efforts toward collective progress. Speaking at the West Africa Economic Summit in Abuja on Saturday, Talon acknowledged the withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger from the bloc […]
