Jonathan Denies Instagram Post Hinting at 2027 Presidential Comeback
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has disowned a viral Instagram post suggesting he may run for president in 2027, declaring that he does not own an account on the platform. The controversial post, which appeared on an Instagram handle bearing Jonathan’s name, claimed that Nigeria’s current leaders are “pretending to sleep” and urged citizens to vote […]
Wike Defends Naming Abuja Centre After Tinubu, Says He Has No Regrets
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, says he has no regrets about renaming the Abuja International Conference Centre after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, despite growing public backlash. Speaking on Friday during the inauguration of the 15-kilometre left-hand service carriageway of the Outer Southern Expressway (OSEX) Stage II in Abuja, Wike dismissed the […]
Fayemi: Nigeria Still a “Semi-Democracy” Despite 26 Years of Civil Rule
Former Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has said Nigeria cannot be considered a full democracy despite 26 years of uninterrupted civilian rule, arguing that the country continues to operate more as a civilian regime than a democratic one. Speaking on Channels Television during a special Democracy Day programme, Fayemi emphasized that holding periodic elections […]
Keyamo Orders Probe into Oshiomhole–Air Peace Airport Dispute
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has directed aviation agencies to investigate the altercation between Air Peace and former Edo State Governor, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, at the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday at the Zulu terminal of the domestic wing, reportedly involved a dispute over a missed […]
Edo Govt Launches ₦1bn Interest-Free Loans for 5,000 Farmers, Traders
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, on Friday unveiled a ₦1 billion interest-free micro loan scheme aimed at empowering over 5,000 farmers and small business owners across the state. Speaking during the launch, Okpebholo said the scheme fulfills one of his key campaign promises to strengthen the state’s economy. Beneficiaries will receive between ₦200,000 and ₦500,000 […]
Rubio Confirms Israel Acted Alone in Iran Strikes, Warns Tehran Against Targeting U.S. Interests
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed Thursday night that Israel launched airstrikes on Iran without American involvement, describing the military action as a “unilateral operation” and issuing a firm warning to Tehran not to retaliate against U.S. personnel or assets in the region. “Tonight, Israel took unilateral action against Iran. The United States was […]
Israel Launches Major Preemptive Strikes on Iran’s Military and Nuclear Sites
Israel has launched a large-scale military operation targeting dozens of strategic sites across Iran, including facilities linked to its nuclear program, according to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). The campaign, dubbed “Rising Lion,” follows intelligence assessments that Iran has made significant progress toward acquiring a nuclear weapon, Israeli officials said. According to the IDF and […]
Air India Jet Crashes After Takeoff in Ahmedabad, Killing 241; One Survivor Pulled from Wreckage
An Air India flight en route to London tragically crashed into a residential area of Ahmedabad on Thursday, killing 241 passengers and crew, the airline confirmed. Remarkably, one man survived after being thrown from the aircraft during the explosion. The plane, which took off from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, went down moments later, slamming […]
National Assembly Now a Shadow of Itself — Saraki
Former Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, has raised concerns over the diminishing role and relevance of Nigeria’s National Assembly, warning that the legislative institution is gradually becoming a shadow of itself. In a statement released on Thursday, June 12, to mark Nigeria’s 26th Democracy Day, Saraki lamented that the vibrancy and effectiveness expected of a […]
Dickson Slams Tinubu’s Silence on Rivers Crisis, Warns Democracy at Risk
Senator Seriake Dickson, representing Bayelsa West, has strongly criticised President Bola Tinubu for failing to address the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State during his Democracy Day address, calling it a missed opportunity to affirm the nation’s democratic values. Speaking during a press briefing at the National Assembly complex, Dickson expressed disappointment that the president […]
