I’ve Never Rigged Elections or Used Thugs — Obi Reaffirms One-Term Stand
Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has declared that he has never engaged in electoral malpractice, political violence, or any form of misconduct throughout his political career. In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday, the former Anambra State governor reaffirmed his commitment to clean, issue-based politics, and challenged anyone with contrary evidence to step forward. “Throughout my […]
PDP Moves to Bring Back Jonathan with 2027 Ticket Offer
Top figures within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are making concerted efforts to persuade former President Goodluck Jonathan to contest the 2027 presidential election on the party’s platform. According to a report by BBC Hausa, monitored on Tuesday, the party’s Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Ibrahim Abdullahi, confirmed that ongoing internal moves are focused on drafting Jonathan back into the political fold. Jonathan, who […]
Warren Pushes Back Against Trump Cuts to Education and Social Security, Launches Oversight Campaigns
As the Trump administration continues its push to trim federal spending by targeting key agencies like the Social Security Administration and the Department of Education, Senator Elizabeth Warren is leading a series of high-profile investigations aimed at shielding vulnerable Americans from losing access to retirement benefits and higher education. In an exclusive interview with ABC […]
Bondi Orders Grand Jury Probe Into Obama-Era Intel Allegations on Russia Interference
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has directed federal prosecutors to convene a grand jury to investigate allegations that officials from former President Barack Obama’s administration manipulated intelligence assessments related to Russia’s alleged interference in the 2016 presidential election, according to a source familiar with the matter. The investigation stems from claims raised by Director of […]
US to Launch Visa Bond Pilot Requiring Up to $15,000 from Select Foreign Visitors
The United States will roll out a new visa bond pilot program on August 20, requiring certain foreign visitors to pay refundable bonds of up to $15,000 in an effort to reduce visa overstays. The controversial initiative, announced Monday in a Federal Register notice, will run for approximately one year. Under the program, US consular […]
Japan Secures $6.5 Billion Warship Deal with Australia in Historic Defence Pact
Japan has signed its most consequential international defence agreement in decades, finalizing a A$10 billion ($6.5 billion) deal on Tuesday to supply Australia with state-of-the-art warships. The agreement, hailed as a milestone in Japan’s postwar military posture, reflects a significant shift toward proactive regional security cooperation. Under the deal, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) will build […]
Neoliberal Reforms Worsening Poverty — Falana Hits Tinubu’s Policies
Prominent human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has strongly criticised President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies, describing them as harsh, neoliberal measures that have decimated Nigeria’s middle class and deepened poverty across the nation. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, Falana said the administration’s reforms have caused widespread economic hardship, despite the President’s recent admission that […]
Rashidi Ladoja Unanimously Endorsed as 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland
The Olubadan-In-Council has unanimously endorsed former Oyo State Governor, Rashidi Ladoja, as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, following the passing of Oba Owolabi Olakulehin on July 7, 2025. At a meeting held at the new Olubadan Palace in Oke Aremo, Ibadan, the Council, led by Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Tajudeen Ajibola, ratified Ladoja’s nomination as the next Olubadan. The nomination was […]
APC Fires Back at El-Rufai, Calls Him a ‘Failed Politician’
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has fired back at former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, over his recent remarks against President Bola Tinubu’s administration, describing them as the “bitter outbursts of a failed politician” still aggrieved over his exclusion from the federal cabinet. In a statement issued on Monday, Felix Morka, APC’s National Publicity Secretary, said El-Rufai had been […]
Emergency Rule in Rivers May End After LG Elections — Wike
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has indicated that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is unlikely to extend the emergency rule in Rivers State, as the state prepares for local government elections scheduled for August 30, 2025. Speaking during his monthly press briefing in Abuja on Monday, Wike revealed that President Tinubu’s recent directive mandating the conduct of elections within 30 days was […]
