Senator Abdulfatai Buhari Declares 2027 Oyo Governorship Ambition
Abdulfatai Buhari, senator representing Oyo North, has declared his intention to contest the Oyo State governorship election in 2027. Speaking on Parrot FM, the All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain said he is ready to transition from legislative work to executive leadership. “This is the third time I would be a senator and the fourth time […]
Ezekwesili Denies Bribery Allegation Over Support for Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan
Former Minister of Education Oby Ezekwesili has firmly denied allegations that she accepted a bribe to support Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, senator for Kogi Central, in her sexual harassment case against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. Ezekwesili, who has consistently called for an impartial investigation into the allegations, dismissed claims by UK-based activist Sandra Duru, also known as […]
Albanese Clinches Historic Re-Election, Expanding Labor’s Mandate in Australia
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has secured a decisive victory in Australia’s federal election, becoming the first leader since John Howard to win consecutive terms and the first Labor prime minister to do so since Bob Hawke in the 1980s. With more than 60% of votes counted, Albanese’s center-left Labor Party is projected to increase its […]
Five Arrested in UK Counter-Terrorism Raids Over Suspected Plot Targeting Specific Site
Five men have been arrested in England on suspicion of terrorism offences following a coordinated counter-terrorism operation aimed at disrupting a suspected plot against a specific premises. The arrests, carried out on Saturday, targeted multiple locations. Four of the suspects—aged 29, 29, 40, and 46—are Iranian nationals and were apprehended in Swindon, Stockport, Rochdale, and […]
Israelis Rally in Tel Aviv Urging Government to Prioritize Hostage Release Over Military Escalation
Thousands of Israelis gathered outside the Ministry of Defence in Tel Aviv on Saturday night, demanding that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government prioritize the release of hostages held in Gaza over continued military operations. Led by relatives of those still held captive, the demonstrators called for renewed diplomatic efforts to bring their loved ones home, […]
Sheinbaum Rejects Trump’s Offer to Send U.S. Troops Into Mexico to Fight Drug Cartels
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has confirmed that U.S. President Donald Trump proposed deploying American troops to Mexico to help combat drug trafficking—an offer she decisively rejected, citing the inviolability of Mexico’s sovereignty. Speaking at a university event near Mexico City on Saturday, Sheinbaum responded to a May 2 Wall Street Journal report alleging that Trump […]
Tinubu Pledges to Reclaim Ungoverned Spaces, Boost Security in the North West
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to addressing insecurity in Nigeria, particularly in the North West, by reclaiming ungoverned spaces, including the region’s forests, which have become hotspots for kidnapping, banditry, and terrorism. Speaking at a state dinner with Katsina elders and leaders, Tinubu emphasized the need for advanced surveillance and technology […]
Mele Kyari Refutes EFCC Detention Claims, Vows to Account for His Actions
Mele Kyari, the former Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPCL), has strongly denied reports alleging that he was detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). In a statement posted on his verified X handle, Kyari described the reports as “clear mischief” and accused the newspaper and its […]
Wike Questions Fubara’s Reconciliation Intentions, Apologizes to First Lady for Walkout
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has cast doubt on the sincerity of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s recent attempts to reconcile with him. Fubara, who has been embroiled in a political feud with his predecessor, Wike, visited the FCT minister’s Abuja residence to seek peace. The crisis between the two […]
Bode George Asks Tinubu to Implement 2014 Confab Report in Honor of Adebanjo, Clark
Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to honor late nationalists Chief Ayo Adebanjo and Chief Edwin Clark by implementing the recommendations of the 2014 Constitutional Conference. George made the appeal during a media briefing in Lagos on Friday, following the deaths of both […]
