Category: News

Suspended Rivers Governor Fubara Breaks Silence: “No King Lives Forever”

Suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has spoken publicly for the first time since his removal from office, declaring that “no king lives forever,” in what many interpret as a veiled message directed at his political adversaries. Fubara, addressing a gathering in Bonny over the weekend, reflected on the ongoing political crisis in the […]

Pope Leo XIV to Deliver First U.S. Address Virtually From Chicago’s Rate Field

Pope Leo XIV will deliver his first message to American audiences this Saturday in a special virtual appearance from his hometown of Chicago, marking his first U.S. address since ascending to the papacy in May. The event will take place at a cherished local venue: Guaranteed Rate Field, home of the Chicago White Sox and […]

Israel and Iran Exchange Air Strikes in Dangerous Escalation, Civilians Killed

A deadly night of warfare unfolded between Israel and Iran as both countries launched retaliatory air strikes, marking one of the most serious escalations in their long-standing hostilities. At least two civilians have been killed and dozens more injured in the violence. The confrontation began Friday with Israeli air strikes targeting Iranian nuclear and missile […]

King Charles III to Honor Air India Crash Victims During Trooping the Colour Parade

King Charles III has instructed members of the Royal Family to wear black armbands during Saturday’s Trooping the Colour ceremony in tribute to the victims of the recent Air India plane crash, Buckingham Palace announced. As a further mark of respect, the King has also requested a minute of silence to be observed following his […]

Jonathan Denies Instagram Post Hinting at 2027 Presidential Comeback

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has disowned a viral Instagram post suggesting he may run for president in 2027, declaring that he does not own an account on the platform. The controversial post, which appeared on an Instagram handle bearing Jonathan’s name, claimed that Nigeria’s current leaders are “pretending to sleep” and urged citizens to vote […]

Wike Defends Naming Abuja Centre After Tinubu, Says He Has No Regrets

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, says he has no regrets about renaming the Abuja International Conference Centre after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, despite growing public backlash. Speaking on Friday during the inauguration of the 15-kilometre left-hand service carriageway of the Outer Southern Expressway (OSEX) Stage II in Abuja, Wike dismissed the […]

Fayemi: Nigeria Still a “Semi-Democracy” Despite 26 Years of Civil Rule

Former Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has said Nigeria cannot be considered a full democracy despite 26 years of uninterrupted civilian rule, arguing that the country continues to operate more as a civilian regime than a democratic one. Speaking on Channels Television during a special Democracy Day programme, Fayemi emphasized that holding periodic elections […]

Keyamo Orders Probe into Oshiomhole–Air Peace Airport Dispute

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has directed aviation agencies to investigate the altercation between Air Peace and former Edo State Governor, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, at the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday at the Zulu terminal of the domestic wing, reportedly involved a dispute over a missed […]

Edo Govt Launches ₦1bn Interest-Free Loans for 5,000 Farmers, Traders

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, on Friday unveiled a ₦1 billion interest-free micro loan scheme aimed at empowering over 5,000 farmers and small business owners across the state. Speaking during the launch, Okpebholo said the scheme fulfills one of his key campaign promises to strengthen the state’s economy. Beneficiaries will receive between ₦200,000 and ₦500,000 […]