Makinde Proposes Single 5 or 6-Year Term for Politicians
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has called for a constitutional amendment to limit elected political office holders across all levels of government in Nigeria to a single term of five or six years, replacing the current two-term structure of four years each. Governor Makinde made this proposal on Friday when he received a delegation […]
Catholic Bishops Accuse Federal Government of Failing to Protect Citizens
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has issued a scathing condemnation of the Nigerian government over the unrelenting killings across the country, particularly in Benue and Plateau States, accusing authorities of abandoning their constitutional duty to safeguard lives and property. In a statement released on Friday, Most Rev. Lucius Ugorji, President of the CBCN […]
Netanyahu Confirms Israel Is Arming Gaza Clan Opposed to Hamas, Drawing Domestic Backlash
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has acknowledged that his government is supplying weapons to a clan inside Gaza that he claims is aligned against Hamas, a move that has triggered political uproar and warnings from Israeli security officials. The revelation, first reported by Israeli media and later confirmed by defense sources, involves arming a faction […]
Trump and Musk Feud Erupts, Ending Once-Powerful Alliance
The once-close relationship between former President Donald Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk has fractured into an open and volatile feud, shattering what was long seen as a rare alliance between political power and entrepreneurial influence. The fallout stems from Musk’s vocal opposition to Trump’s sweeping new spending bill, which he has denounced for over […]
Myanmar Military Arrests Six-Year-Old Girl in Crackdown Following High-Profile Assassination
Myanmar’s military junta has drawn international condemnation after arresting a six-year-old girl along with 15 others in connection with the assassination of a retired army general and former diplomat, sparking renewed outrage over its treatment of civilians and children. The arrests were reported Friday by the junta-controlled Global New Light of Myanmar, which labeled the […]
APC Denies Plan to Replace VP Shettima, Calls Rumors Baseless
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed recent rumors suggesting that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu may drop Vice President Kashim Shettima as his running mate for the 2027 general election. Party officials describe the speculation as unfounded and divisive. Speaking on the matter, Dr. Ijeoma Arodiogbu, APC National Vice Chairman (South-East), emphasized the strong working relationship […]
No Cabal Under Tinubu, He’s Fully in Charge—Wike
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed assertions that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is controlled by a cabal, insisting that the President remains firmly in charge of his administration. Speaking on Thursday during the 2025 OAU Distinguished Personality Lecture at Obafemi Awolowo University, Wike stated, “Under Tinubu, there is nothing like a cabal. This […]
CDS: Insecurity Requires More Than Military Force, Calls for Holistic Approach
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has asserted that Nigeria’s security challenges cannot be addressed by military force alone but require a comprehensive strategy grounded in justice, good governance, and active community participation. Speaking at the Presidential Community Engagement Peace Initiative and North Central Peace Summit in Jos, General Musa called for decisive […]
Governor Umo Eno Hints at APC Defection, Urges Akwa Ibom Alignment with FG
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has signaled a possible defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), urging the state to align politically with the federal government for greater development opportunities. Speaking during a town hall meeting in Ikot Abasi, Governor Eno stated that the decision followed extensive consultations with stakeholders across the state. “We […]
Obasanjo Highlights Disinformation’s Role in Civil War at Army War College Symposium
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has underscored the pivotal role that disinformation played during the Nigerian Civil War (1967–1970), warning that similar tactics continue to be used in contemporary conflicts. He spoke on this topic at the sixth annual Nigerian Civil War Symposium, organized by the Army War College Nigeria (AWCN) in Abuja. Addressing a gathering of military […]
