Sokoto Govt. Defends Talks with Repentant Bandits, Calls It a Peace Strategy
The Sokoto State Government has defended its decision to engage in dialogue with bandits willing to lay down arms, describing it as a “strategic and pragmatic” peace-building effort rather than a sign of weakness. In a statement issued by Col. Ahmed Usman (Rtd), Special Adviser to Governor Ahmed Aliyu on Security, the government responded to […]
Obi Slams Tinubu for Snubbing Grieving Yelwata Community
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has sharply criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for failing to visit Yelwata, the community most devastated by recent killings in Benue State, during his official visit to the state. In a post shared Friday on his official X handle, Obi condemned the President’s excuse of bad roads as […]
Opposition Coalition Moves to Register All Democratic Alliance with INEC
A major political shift is underway as the National Opposition Coalition Group, led by Atiku Abubakar and Nasir El-Rufai, has formally applied to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register a new political party the All Democratic Alliance (ADA). INEC confirmed receipt of the application dated June 19, which signals a coordinated effort by […]
Severe Storms Leave Trail of Destruction Across NYC as Region Prepares for Intense Heatwave
As the tri-state area braces for potentially dangerous heat this weekend, many residents are still grappling with the aftermath of Thursday’s powerful storms that swept through New York City and parts of New Jersey. The severe weather brought down trees and power lines, leaving thousands without electricity and blocking roads across several neighborhoods. In Ridgewood, […]
Australia Closes Tehran Embassy Amid Escalating Iran-Israel Conflict, Prepares for Citizen Evacuations
Australia has suspended operations at its embassy in Tehran due to rising security concerns amid intensifying hostilities between Israel and Iran. The move follows a new wave of Israeli airstrikes targeting Iranian nuclear facilities and growing fears of broader regional instability. Foreign Minister Penny Wong announced the temporary closure on Friday, confirming that Australian defence […]
Tinubu’s Benue Visit Was Political Theatre, Lacked Empathy — Farotimi
Human rights advocate Dele Farotimi has strongly criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent visit to Benue State, describing it as insincere, politically motivated, and devoid of genuine concern for the victims of mass killings in the state. Appearing on The Morning Brief on Channels Television Thursday, Farotimi said the President’s visit failed to adequately address the June 14 attacks in Yelwata and Daudu communities in Guma Local Government Area, where over 200 people were […]
NBA Launches Anti-Corruption Units Nationwide, Vows to Lead by Example
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has reaffirmed its commitment to combating corruption as a core part of its mission to uphold the rule of law and drive national development. In a statement on Thursday, Professor Babafemi Badejo, Chairman of the NBA National Anti-Corruption Committee, stressed that no meaningful human progress can be achieved without decisive action against corruption. “Without concrete incremental […]
Tuggar Warns U.S. Visa Ban Threatens Trade, Says ECOWAS Open for Business
Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has cautioned the United States against imposing visa restrictions on ECOWAS countries, warning that such policies would serve as non-tariff barriers capable of stalling crucial business and investment partnerships. Speaking in Abuja during the 54th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council at Ministerial Level, Tuggar expressed concern over reports that […]
Ezekwesili: Nigeria Fast Becoming a ‘Banana Republic’ Under Tinubu
Former Minister of Education, Obiageli Ezekwesili, has strongly condemned the Federal Government’s arraignment of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, describing the move as a dangerous abuse of power that signals Nigeria’s descent toward authoritarianism. In a post shared on her X (formerly Twitter) account on Thursday, Ezekwesili said the country is “fast becoming a Banana Republic” under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, following […]
Kwara Declares Zero Tolerance for Child Marriage, Pledges VAPP Act Enforcement
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State has declared a zero-tolerance stance against child marriage, affirming that the state will fully enforce laws safeguarding the rights and dignity of the girl-child. Speaking in Ilorin at a media and policy advocacy event themed “Safeguarding Our Adolescents at Home, Schools and Communities to Reach Their Full Potential,” the governor represented by Commissioner for Social Development, Dr. Mariam Nnafatima-Imam described early marriage […]
