Oshiomhole: Akpabio Falls Short of New Senate Rule
Senator Adams Oshiomhole has argued that Senate President Godswill Akpabio would not qualify to occupy his current position under the Senate’s newly amended leadership rules. Speaking with journalists after Wednesday’s tense plenary session, Oshiomhole criticised the amendment requiring senators seeking presiding offices to have completed at least eight uninterrupted years in the chamber. “The Senate […]
2027: Jonathan Says Consultations Still Ongoing
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said he is still consulting over growing calls for him to contest the 2027 presidential election. Jonathan made the remarks on Thursday while receiving a delegation of youths under the Coalition for Goodluck Jonathan at his Abuja residence, where they urged him to join the presidential race next year. Welcoming […]
Trump Warns Iran of Escalated Strikes as Peace Talks Continue
U.S. President Donald Trump warned Wednesday that Iran could face “higher level” military strikes if it refuses to accept a peace agreement, even as negotiations aimed at ending the conflict continue to show what he described as “great progress.” Speaking to reporters, Trump said it was still “too soon” to resume direct talks with Iranian […]
Rubio Heads to Vatican and Italy Amid Strained Relations Over Iran War and Pope Dispute
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is traveling to the Vatican and Italy this week in an effort to ease tensions with key allies after a series of clashes involving U.S. President Donald Trump, Pope Leo XIV and the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. Rubio, a practicing Catholic, is scheduled to meet Pope Leo on […]
Russia Reports Massive Ukrainian Drone Assault as Ceasefire Efforts Falter
Russia said it repelled a large-scale Ukrainian drone attack overnight into Thursday, with officials reporting that dozens of drones were intercepted near Moscow. According to Russia’s Defense Ministry, air defense systems shot down at least 347 Ukrainian drones across multiple regions overnight. Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin said more than 30 drones heading toward the Russian […]
Nigeria Secures UN International Law Commission Seat
Olufemi Elias has been elected as a member of the International Law Commission (ILC), filling a casual vacancy created after the resignation of Kenya’s Phoebe Okowa. The election took place on Tuesday during the Commission’s 77th session in Geneva, Switzerland. The ILC, established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1947, is responsible for the […]
Wike Mocks Peter Obi Over Defection to NDC
Nyesom Wike has criticised former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, over his defection to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), accusing him of repeatedly abandoning political platforms instead of resolving internal crises. Wike spoke on Wednesday during his monthly media chat in Abuja, where he questioned Obi’s leadership credentials and described his political movements as […]
FG Bans Honorary Degree Recipients From Using ‘Dr’ Title
The Federal Government has approved a new policy prohibiting recipients of honorary degrees from using the title “Dr,” introducing stricter regulations to guide the award and usage of honorary doctorates in Nigeria’s tertiary institutions. The decision, approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC), also outlines sanctions for violations as part of efforts to curb the abuse and […]
FG Rules Out Fuel Subsidy Return
Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has ruled out the return of fuel subsidy despite rising petroleum prices linked to tensions in the Middle East. Oyedele made the declaration on Tuesday while accompanying President Bola Tinubu to a meeting with global investors in Paris. According to the minister, the […]
Aisha Yesufu Joins NDC, Eyes FCT Senate Seat
Activist and prominent supporter of Peter Obi, Aisha Yesufu, has announced her resignation from the African Democratic Congress and confirmed her move to the Nigeria Democratic Congress. Yesufu disclosed the decision in a statement shared on her X account on Wednesday, describing the move as part of her commitment to supporting a political movement she […]
