Trump, Hegseth Defend B-2 Pilots Amid Reports Downplaying Iran Strike Damage
President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday pushed back against a preliminary U.S. intelligence assessment suggesting that recent airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities caused only limited damage. Both men accused the media of disrespecting the U.S. Air Force pilots involved in the mission. Speaking at a press conference in the Netherlands […]
At Least 10 Dead, 15 Injured in Colombia Landslide as Rescue Efforts Continue
At least 10 people have died and 15 others were injured after a landslide struck a rural area in northwest Colombia, authorities confirmed on Tuesday. The disaster occurred in Antioquia province, which has been battered by days of heavy rain. Governor Andrés Julián Rendón announced the fatalities in a statement on social media platform X, […]
Amnesty Accuses Cambodian Government of Enabling Human Trafficking and Cybercrime
Amnesty International has accused the Cambodian government of turning a blind eye to serious human rights violations committed by cybercrime networks operating across the country, where trafficked individuals are reportedly held captive and forced to perpetrate online scams under brutal conditions. In a report published Thursday, the London-based human rights group detailed how criminal syndicates […]
Babangida Backs Arewa Cohesion, Says North Needs Strong, Credible Voices
Former Military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (rtd), has endorsed a new northern advocacy movement the Arewa Cohesion for Peace, Unity and Development Initiative describing it as a timely effort to protect and advance Northern Nigeria’s interests. Babangida made the remarks on Wednesday when leaders of the group, led by its Board of Trustees Chairman and former Sokoto State Governor, Alhaji […]
Zohran Mamdani Declares Victory Over Cuomo in NYC Democratic Mayoral Primary Upset
In a dramatic turn in New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary, State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani declared victory Tuesday night, following a strong first-place finish that dealt a stunning blow to former Governor Andrew Cuomo. Although no candidate surpassed the 50% threshold needed for an outright win, Mamdani’s decisive lead prompted Cuomo to concede, signaling what […]
Advanced Iranian Drone Found in Ukraine Sparks Alarm Over Russia-Tehran Military Ties
Ukrainian drone specialists have identified a highly advanced unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) used in a recent Russian strike, raising serious concerns about the deepening military collaboration between Moscow and Tehran. The drone, discovered among wreckage following a Russian attack, stood out from previously known models. Unlike Russia’s typical black drones, this UAV was painted white […]
2027 Won’t Be Business as Usual, Atiku Vows as Coalition Gains Momentum
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has declared that the 2027 general elections will mark a major turning point in Nigeria’s political landscape, as opposition forces coalesce to challenge what they describe as the failure of the current administration. Atiku made the remarks on Tuesday in Abuja during a meeting with North West stakeholders, including Kannywood actors, opinion leaders, and digital influencers. The […]
Insecurity a Symptom of Failed Leadership, Not an Accident — Peter Obi
Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has blamed Nigeria’s worsening insecurity on decades of failed leadership, systemic corruption, and neglect of human development, insisting that poverty and insecurity are fundamentally linked. In a statement shared via his official Facebook page on Tuesday, Obi argued that no amount of military action can solve the crisis without tackling the underlying socio-economic roots. “I have consistently maintained […]
Ndume Hints at Quitting APC, Warns Tinubu’s ‘Overloaded Ship’ May Sink
Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, says he may exit the All Progressives Congress (APC) if President Bola Tinubu fails to address Nigeria’s worsening challenges, warning that the ruling party is on a dangerous path. Speaking during an interview on Arise TV’s Prime Time, Ndume confirmed his attendance at several meetings with opposition leaders working to form a coalition ahead of the 2027 […]
Fintiri Strips Atiku of Waziri Adamawa Title Amid Deepening Political Rift
Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has formally stripped former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of his prestigious traditional title of Waziri Adamawa, in a move interpreted as both administrative and politically charged. A circular dated June 20, 2025, issued by Mrs. Adama Felicity Mamman, Permanent Secretary at the Department of Chieftaincy Affairs, Ministry for Local Government […]
