Tinubu Praises Wike, Says APC Will Welcome Him if He Defects
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday said the All Progressives Congress (APC) will gladly welcome Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), should he decide to join the ruling party. Speaking during the inauguration of the newly completed Shehu Shagari Way and other strategic projects in Abuja’s Katampe district, Tinubu commended Wike’s leadership […]
Nigeria Seeks Stronger Economic Ties with China, Calls for Zero-Tariff Access
Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Yusuf Tuggar, has restated the country’s commitment to strengthening both economic and diplomatic relations with China. Speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in China on the sidelines of the Ministerial Meeting of Coordinators on the Implementation of FOCAC Follow-up Actions in Changsha, Hunan Province, Tuggar highlighted the […]
Nigeria’s Democracy at a Crossroads: A Celebration or a Delusion?
As Nigeria marks Democracy Day on June 12, the occasion evokes memories of the 1993 presidential election, widely hailed as the freest and fairest in the nation’s history. Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola’s presumed victory in that election remains a symbol of the people’s will. But this year’s commemoration is clouded by a sobering reality: […]
June 12: Okpebholo Urges Nigerians to Uphold Democracy, Justice, and Unity
The Executive Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has called on Nigerians both within and beyond the state to use the occasion of Democracy Day to reflect on the enduring lessons of June 12 and renew their commitment to democracy, justice, and national unity. In a Democracy Day message released on Thursday through his Chief […]
Trump-Backed Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill Win New Jersey Governor Primaries, Set Up High-Stakes November Showdown
Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democratic U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill secured victories in their respective primaries Tuesday night, officially setting the stage for a high-stakes race for New Jersey governor this November. Ciattarelli, a former state assemblyman and small business owner, sailed to victory with the backing of former President Donald Trump, defeating four challengers to […]
Dozens Arrested as Thousands Protest Trump Immigration Crackdown in Lower Manhattan
At least 80 people were arrested Tuesday night as thousands of demonstrators filled Foley Square and marched through Lower Manhattan, rallying against the Trump administration’s aggressive immigration enforcement policies. Spurred by recent events in Los Angeles — where federal immigration raids sparked mass protests and a military deployment — New York activists gathered in solidarity, […]
Austria Mourns School Shooting Victims with Candlelight Vigil as Nation Declares Days of Mourning
Thousands gathered in silent grief Tuesday night, filling the main square of Graz with flickering candlelight to honor the ten victims of Austria’s deadliest school shooting in recent history. The emotional vigil came just hours after the country was left reeling from the horrific attack that also injured 12 others. Authorities confirmed Wednesday that the […]
Fayose Backs Tinubu, Says No Quick Fix for Nigeria’s Economy
Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what he described as courageous steps in stabilising Nigeria’s economy, noting that the country’s turnaround will require time and patience from citizens. Speaking to journalists on Monday night following a personal visit to the President at his Lagos residence, Fayose an outspoken […]
Peter Obi Rallies Supporters for 2027, Vows Votes Will Count
Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has called for electoral accountability and renewed political engagement ahead of the 2027 general elections, declaring that votes will count, urging Nigerians to remain resolute in their demand for change. Speaking on Tuesday at the launch of a political biography titled “Obi: The Political Change Agent, […]
Dele Momodu Laments PDP’s Decline, Urges Urgent Reforms to Save Opposition
Chief Dele Momodu, has openly expressed his disillusionment with the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing deepening internal divisions and the party’s dwindling effectiveness as a viable opposition force. Speaking during a live interview on the Broadcasting Corporation of Oyo State (BCOS) on Tuesday afternoon, Momodu delivered a frank and emotional critique of the PDP’s current state, warning […]
