Osun 2026: Oyebamiji Promises Lasting Development, Progressive Revival
The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Bola Oyebamiji, has pledged to deliver lasting democratic dividends that future generations would be proud of if elected in the August 15, 2026 governorship election. Oyebamiji made the promise during a meeting with leaders and members of the Association of Mobile Telecommunication Engineers […]
Israel Deports Two Activists Detained From Gaza-Bound Flotilla
Israel has deported two foreign activists who were detained after Israeli forces intercepted a Gaza-bound flotilla in international waters, according to the Israeli Foreign Ministry. The activists — Saif Abu Keshek and Thiago Avila — were among dozens of people aboard the vessel when it was stopped by the Israeli navy near the Greek island […]
Putin Says Ukraine War May Be Nearing End as Ceasefire Begins
Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested Saturday that Russia’s war in Ukraine could be approaching its conclusion and said he would be willing to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a neutral country if a peace agreement is finalized. Putin made the remarks hours after presiding over Russia’s most subdued Victory Day parade in years, where […]
India and Pakistan Mark Anniversary of Brief Air War With Rival Victory Claims
Both Pakistan and India marked the anniversary of last year’s four-day aerial conflict with competing celebrations and renewed displays of military strength, as each side claimed victory in the confrontation. In Pakistan, cities throughout the country were decorated with banners and posters praising military leaders credited by the government with defending the nation during the […]
Abbas Declares Bid for Fifth Term in House of Representatives
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen has formally declared his intention to seek a fifth term in the House of Representatives of Nigeria. The declaration was made on Saturday during a political gathering at the Mallawa Eid Ground in Zaria, where thousands of supporters and loyalists participated in a solidarity procession from the Emir’s […]
EFCC Declares Ex-Minister Wanted in Alleged N37bn Fraud Case
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq, wanted over allegations of abuse of office and diversion of public funds. In a notice published on its website on Saturday, the anti-graft agency urged members of the public with useful information about her whereabouts to […]
Nigeria, U.S. Deepen Security Ties After Washington Talks
Nigeria and the United States have intensified efforts to strengthen bilateral cooperation on security, counterterrorism, and regional stability following high-level meetings between Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, and senior U.S. government officials in Washington. Ribadu, who embarked on a three-day working visit to the United States from May 4 to May 6, conveyed President […]
NDC Zones 2027 Presidency to South, Boosting Obi’s Chances
Peter Obi moved closer to securing the 2027 presidential ticket of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) after the party zoned its presidential ticket to the South for a single four-year term. The decision was reached unanimously at the party’s national convention held in Abuja on Saturday. The development came barely a week after Obi and […]
U.S. Fighter Jet Disables Two Iranian Tankers Amid Gulf Tensions
The U.S. military said Friday that an American fighter jet disabled two Iranian-flagged tankers using precision strikes aimed at their smokestacks, underscoring the accuracy of the weapons being deployed in the Gulf conflict. United States Central Command released video footage it said showed the vessels — the Sea Star III and the Sevda — being […]
Putin Oversees Scaled-Back Victory Day Parade Amid Ukraine Ceasefire
Russian President Vladimir Putin presided over a notably scaled-down Victory Day parade in Moscow’s Red Square on Saturday, as a temporary three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine took effect. The annual May 9 celebration commemorates the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany in World War II and has traditionally served under Putin as a showcase […]
