Tinubu Dismisses One-Party State Fears, Welcomes Opposition Defectors
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the country will not drift into a one-party state under his leadership. Speaking during a joint session of the National Assembly on Thursday in Abuja as part of Democracy Day celebrations, Tinubu made it clear that while the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) remains open to welcoming […]
Dankabo Hails Tinubu’s Reforms, Says North Benefits Most
Ahmed Dankabo, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) 2023 presidential campaign council, says President Bola Tinubu’s reform agenda is delivering visible dividends to Nigerians, with the northern region being the biggest beneficiary. In a Democracy Day statement, Dankabo described Tinubu’s 2023 electoral victory as a defining moment for Nigeria, noting that the president’s […]
PDP Calls for National Resistance to APC’s “Despotic Plot”
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on Nigerians to use the 2025 Democracy Day as a rallying point to resist what it described as the All Progressives Congress (APC)’s “dangerous slide toward dictatorship and one-party rule.” In a strongly worded statement PDP’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, warned that Nigeria’s democracy is under serious […]
Obi Slams Tinubu’s Two Years, Says Democracy and Economy Declining
Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has delivered a strong rebuke of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, accusing it of dragging Nigeria’s democracy and economy into deep decline. In a statement titled “Democracy in Decline: Reflecting on Two Years of Tinubu’s Governance” released on Thursday, Obi painted a grim picture of the […]
Uzodimma Urges Youths To Be Participants, Not Spectators in Politics
Imo State Governor and Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum, Hope Uzodimma, has urged Nigerian youth to step out of the sidelines and take active roles in shaping the country’s political future. Speaking at the Democracy Day lecture held in Abuja on Thursday in commemoration of June 12, Uzodimma emphasized that democracy is not sustained […]
Trump Confirms U.S. Personnel Pullback in Middle East Amid Rising Tensions with Iran
President Donald Trump on Wednesday confirmed the relocation of U.S. personnel from parts of the Middle East, citing rising security threats and warning that the region “could be a dangerous place.” He reaffirmed his administration’s firm stance that Iran must not be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon. According to a Reuters report citing American […]
UK Economy Contracts Sharply in April as US Tariffs and Tax Policy Weigh on Growth
Britain’s economy shrank more than expected in April, with official figures released Thursday showing a 0.3% decline in gross domestic product (GDP) from the previous month — the sharpest contraction since October 2023. The downturn, which outpaced economists’ forecasts of a 0.1% dip, came on the heels of 0.2% growth in March and broke a […]
Harvey Weinstein Convicted on One Sex Crime Charge, Acquitted on Another as Jury Deadlocks on Rape Count
Disgraced film producer Harvey Weinstein was found guilty Wednesday of one count of criminal sexual assault but acquitted on a second charge, as his retrial in New York delivered a split verdict. The jury remains deadlocked on a third count of rape. Weinstein, 73, was convicted of sexually assaulting former production assistant Mimi Haley, while […]
Air India Flight Crashes After Take-Off from Ahmedabad; Over 200 Aboard
An Air India flight bound for London Gatwick crashed shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad airport in western India, with more than 200 passengers reportedly on board, according to preliminary reports. The airline confirmed the incident in a brief statement: “Flight AI171, operating Ahmedabad–London Gatwick, was involved in an incident today.” Further details have not yet […]
Bode George to Tinubu: Reinstate Fubara in June 12 Spirit
Elder statesman and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Chief Bode George, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to reinstate suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, as a symbolic gesture in honour of Nigeria’s Democracy Day celebrations on June 12. In an open letter to the president, Bode George referenced Tinubu’s recent public forgiveness of […]
