Adesina: Buhari Might’ve Died Earlier If Treated in Nigerian Hospitals
Femi Adesina, former presidential spokesman, has said that late President Muhammadu Buhari might not have lived as long as he did if he had relied on Nigerian hospitals for medical care. Speaking on Tuesday during a Channels Television special broadcast covering Buhari’s funeral, Adesina defended the late president’s long-standing preference for medical treatment in London, insisting it was not a political decision […]
Ebonyi Governor Reshuffles Cabinet
Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle aimed at boosting administrative efficiency and accelerating developmental goals. The changes were announced during the State Executive Council (EXCO) meeting held on Monday at the Government House, Abakaliki. Addressing the council, Nwifuru urged members to reflect on their performance and recommit to effective service delivery. Key redeployments include: Jude Chikadibia Okpor, formerly Commissioner for Information and […]
Trump Says He’s “Disappointed but Not Done” with Putin in Candid BBC Interview
In a rare and revealing phone call with the BBC, U.S. President Donald Trump expressed deep frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin, declaring he is “disappointed but not done” with the Russian leader. Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump was pressed on whether he still trusted Putin. His response: “I trust almost no one.” The […]
Iran to Hold High-Level Talks with Russia and China at SCO Summit Amid Post-War Diplomatic Push
Iran has announced it will hold bilateral meetings with Russia and China during the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, as it seeks diplomatic support following last month’s 12-day air conflict with Israel. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi confirmed the plans in a statement posted to Telegram, emphasizing the significance of talks with both counterparts. […]
UK Resumes Syrian Asylum Processing After Seven-Month Suspension, Signals Possible Deportations
The UK government has restarted processing asylum and settlement claims from Syrian nationals, ending a seven-month freeze that began following the collapse of President Bashar al-Assad’s regime last December. In a written statement to Parliament on Monday, Asylum Minister Dame Angela Eagle confirmed that the Home Office has resumed decisions on Syrian cases, stating it […]
Ibas Inaugurates Rivers Boards, Urges Integrity and Reform
Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd), Sole Administrator of Rivers State, has inaugurated new boards for key commissions, including the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC), urging members to uphold discipline, competence, and integrity. Other inaugurated bodies include the Civil Service Commission, Local Government Service Commission, and Primary Health Care Management Board. Speaking at the ceremony held Monday at Government House, Port Harcourt, […]
Adeleke Slams Aregbesola’s 2026 Boast, Calls His Tenure Osun’s Worst
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has launched a blistering attack on his predecessor, Rauf Aregbesola, accusing him of presiding over a legacy of debt, hardship, and failed governance during his eight-year tenure. In a statement issued Monday by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, Adeleke responded to Aregbesola’s recent claim that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) his new political platform would unseat Adeleke in […]
Aregbesola Urges Nigerians to Back ADC’s Bid to Unseat APC in 2027
National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and former Osun State governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has urged Nigerians to rally behind the party’s mission to dislodge the All Progressives Congress (APC) from power in the 2027 general elections. Addressing a crowd of party loyalists in Osogbo, Osun State, Aregbesola said the ADC represents a credible, people-first alternative built on substance, service, and trust. […]
FG Declares Public Holiday to Honour Late President Buhari
The Federal Government has declared today, July 15, 2025, a public holiday in honour of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died on Sunday in London. In a statement signed by Magdalene Ajani, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, the holiday aligns with the seven-day national mourning period earlier declared by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The announcement, made on behalf of the government by […]
Lagos Launches Marine Office, Unveils €410m Water Transport Project
The Lagos State Government has established a dedicated Office of Marine and Blue Economy to drive Nigeria’s 10-Year National Blue Economy Policy and accelerate water-based development at the state level. Oluwadamilola Emmanuel, General Manager of the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA), disclosed the development during a televised interview on Sunday. He said the move demonstrates Lagos’ commitment to domesticating federal policy through […]
