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 […]
Tinubu Commissions Strategic Roads, Reaffirms Focus on Infrastructure-Led Growth
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering dedication to infrastructure development as a foundation for Nigeria’s economic growth, industrialization, and job creation. Speaking in Lagos on Thursday during the commissioning of multiple strategic road projects, the President underscored the transformational role of transport infrastructure in enhancing mobility and boosting economic competitiveness. “This is […]
Trump Orders DOJ to Investigate Biden’s Mental Fitness During Presidency; Biden Calls It a “Distraction”
President Donald Trump has directed Attorney General Pam Bondi to open a formal investigation into whether the Biden administration attempted to conceal former President Joe Biden’s mental fitness while he was in office—a move that marks a sharp escalation in political tensions between the current and former administrations. According to a statement from the White […]
Democratic Mayoral Candidates Clash in Heated Debate, Unite in Attacks on Frontrunner Andrew Cuomo
New York City’s Democratic mayoral hopefuls took to a crowded and combative debate stage Wednesday night, sparring over key issues like immigration, housing, and public safety. Yet on one front, the candidates were largely united—delivering a barrage of attacks against frontrunner and former governor Andrew Cuomo. State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, seen as a rising progressive […]
Trump Signs Executive Order Banning Entry from 12 Countries, Citing National Security
President Donald Trump has signed a sweeping executive order barring entry into the United States from 12 countries—including Afghanistan, Haiti, and Iran—in what the White House describes as a bold step to “protect Americans from dangerous foreign actors.” The announcement, made Tuesday via Trump’s Truth Social platform, marks a revival and expansion of one of […]
