Peter Obi Confirms 2027 Presidential Bid Under Labour Party
Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, has confirmed his intention to contest again in the 2027 general elections under the party’s platform. In a 7-minute video shared via the Labour Party’s WhatsApp platform on Saturday, Obi addressed a group of young supporters, reaffirming his loyalty to the party and his determination to push […]
Akwa Ibom Bars Channels TV Crew After Airing Governor’s Defection Remarks
The Akwa Ibom State Government has reportedly barred Channels Television reporter Christopher Moffat and cameraman Kufre Ikpe from the Government House press centre in Uyo, following the broadcast of a controversial video featuring Governor Umo Eno. In the video, aired by Channels TV, Governor Eno confirmed plans to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) […]
NNPC to Shut Down Port Harcourt Refinery for Maintenance from May 24
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has announced a scheduled shutdown of the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC), set to begin on May 24, 2025. In a statement released on Saturday, Chief Corporate Communications Officer Femi Soneye said the temporary closure is part of a planned maintenance and sustainability assessment aimed at optimizing […]
Tinubu’s New Appointments Correct Northern Marginalisation — Ndume
Ali Ndume, former Senate Chief Whip and senator representing Borno South, says President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s latest appointments of northerners into key federal agencies have addressed the imbalance in his earlier selections. Ndume’s remarks followed the appointment of 12 northerners into strategic national positions on Friday, including: Yazid Shehu Umar Danfulani (Zamfara) – MD, Nigerian Agricultural […]
Federal Judge Temporarily Halts Trump Administration Move to Strip Harvard of International Student Enrollment Rights
A U.S. federal judge on Friday issued a temporary injunction blocking the Trump administration’s attempt to revoke Harvard University’s ability to enroll international students—pausing what many critics have described as a politically motivated attack on academic independence. U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs, appointed by former President Barack Obama, granted the two-week stay, citing the risk […]
Trump Threatens 50% Tariff on EU Imports, Sparking Tensions and Firm Pushback from European Leaders
Tensions between Washington and Brussels escalated Friday after former President Donald Trump threatened to impose a sweeping 50% tariff on all European Union goods entering the United States. The move drew swift condemnation from European officials, who warned of potential retaliation and emphasized the need for respectful negotiations. EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic urged calm […]
Knife Attack at Hamburg Central Station Leaves 18 Injured, Sparks National Debate on Public Safety
At least 18 people were injured—several of them critically—after a knife-wielding attacker struck during Friday evening rush hour at Hamburg Central Station, one of Germany’s busiest transportation hubs. Authorities say a 39-year-old German woman was arrested at the scene and remains in custody as investigators work to determine her motive. The attack occurred around 6:00 […]
Sowunmi: PDP Must Woo Peter Obi Back Amid Internal Crises
Segun Sowunmi, a senior member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), has called on the party leadership to initiate serious efforts to bring back Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate and former PDP member. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Friday, Sowunmi argued that Obi’s exit in 2022, following allegations of vote buying and […]
PDP’s Umar Damagum Refutes Allegations of Cooperation with APC
Ambassador Umar Damagum, the Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has firmly rejected accusations that he is working with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to weaken his party. In an interview with BBC Hausa, Damagum dismissed claims that he met with President Bola Tinubu in England to sabotage the PDP. He […]
FG to Sanction Airlines Flying in Passengers Without Valid Visas
Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has issued a stern warning to airlines: transporting passengers into Nigeria without valid entry visas, landing, and exit cards will no longer be tolerated under the country’s evolving border control policies. Speaking at a sensitisation programme on the new e-visa, landing, and exit cards initiative held in Lagos on […]
