Hunger, Poverty Now Major Drivers of Insecurity – Defence Chief
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has identified hunger and poverty as major social challenges fueling insecurity across Nigeria. Speaking in Abuja on Monday at the 14th National Security Seminar organised by the Alumni Association of the National Defence College, Musa emphasised the need for a unified national approach to address these root causes. Represented by the Chief of Defence Training […]
El-Rufai Questions INEC’s Credibility, Backs SDP for 2027 Opposition Unity
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir el-Rufai has expressed skepticism over the likelihood of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) approving any new political party registration under its current leadership, warning that the process may be politically manipulated ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking on Arise TV’s Prime Time on Monday, el-Rufai revealed that he and other prominent opposition figures, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, […]
Australia Backs U.S. Strike on Iran’s Nuclear Sites, Urges Calm and Return to Diplomacy
Australia has voiced its support for the recent U.S. military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reiterating the country’s firm opposition to a nuclear-armed Iran while calling for a renewed focus on diplomacy to prevent further escalation. Speaking in Canberra on Monday, Albanese said, “The world has been clear—Iran must never […]
China Condemns U.S. Strike on Iran, Warns of Escalating Crisis at UN Security Council
China has issued a sharp rebuke of the United States following its military strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, warning that the move threatens to further destabilize the Middle East and undermines Washington’s global credibility. The condemnation came during an emergency session of the United Nations Security Council on Sunday, convened after U.S. President Donald Trump […]
Deadly Suicide Bombing Strikes Damascus Church, Killing 22 and Wounding Dozens
At least 22 people were killed and 63 others injured in a devastating suicide bombing at a Greek Orthodox church in Damascus on Sunday, marking one of the deadliest attacks on Christians in the Syrian capital in recent years. The bombing occurred during evening liturgy at the Church of the Prophet Elias in the Dweila […]
Presidency Counters Lamido, Defends Tinubu’s Role in June 12 Struggle
The Presidency has strongly denied allegations by former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido that President Bola Tinubu supported the annulment of the historic June 12, 1993 presidential election. In a statement titled “Setting the Record Straight: President Tinubu’s Role in the June 12 Struggle,” presidential adviser Bayo Onanuga dismissed Lamido’s claim as a “distortion of history” and an act of political revisionism. Lamido had alleged that Tinubu gained […]
Sierra Leone’s Bio Succeeds Tinubu as ECOWAS Chair, Vows Focus on Democracy, Security
President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone has been appointed the new Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, taking over from Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, whose two-term tenure officially ended. The leadership handover occurred during the 67th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority held in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital. Contrary to earlier speculations that Senegal’s President Bassirou […]
FG to Link Credit Scores with NIN in New Unified Loan System
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has announced that the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP) is developing a centralized national credit system that will link individuals’ credit scores to their National Identification Numbers (NIN) a major move aimed at improving financial transparency and accountability in Nigeria’s lending ecosystem. In its weekly bulletin, NOA stated that this unified credit infrastructure will enable real-time access to borrowers’ credit histories across all […]
PDP Insists on June 30 NEC Meeting, Accuses INEC of Overreach
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reaffirmed its decision to hold its 100th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting on June 30, 2025, despite the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) rejecting the notice of the meeting. At a press conference in Abuja on Sunday, PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, described INEC’s action as “an unwarranted interference” in the party’s internal affairs, insisting that […]
Adelabu Pledges Sacrifice and Unity to Rebuild APC in Oyo Ahead of 2027
Minister of Power, Chief Bayo Adelabu, has reiterated his commitment to reconciling factions within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, stressing that party unity is more important than individual ambitions ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking to journalists in Ibadan after a closed-door strategy meeting with APC state executives and chairmen of the 33 local governments, Adelabu declared that the party’s success […]
