India Presses for Justice in Kashmir Attack, Jaishankar Tells U.S. Secretary Rubio
India’s Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar told U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday that those behind last week’s deadly attack in Kashmir must be held accountable, as the United States works to defuse rising tensions between India and Pakistan—two nuclear-armed rivals with a long history of conflict. In back-to-back phone calls with Indian and […]
EFCC Raids Port Harcourt Refinery After NNPC Shake-Up, Arrests Acting MD
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday stormed the Port Harcourt Refinery to interrogate Acting Managing Director Jelili Ademoye, just hours after the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) dismissed the managing directors of its three state-owned refineries. Those affected in Tuesday night’s shake-up included Ibrahim Onoja (Port Harcourt Refining Company […]
INEC Pushes for Major Electoral Reforms Ahead of 2027 Elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is actively working to remove obstacles hindering the credibility of Nigeria’s electoral process ahead of the 2027 general elections. Among the proposed reforms are significant changes to the country’s electoral framework. In a retreat with the National Assembly’s Joint Committee on Electoral Matters, Prof. Mohammad Kuna, Special Adviser to […]
2027: Dele Momodu Urges PDP to Field Strong Northern Candidate to Defeat Tinubu
Former presidential candidate and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Dele Momodu, has emphasized the need for the opposition to field a strong northern candidate if it hopes to unseat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections. In an appearance on Arise TV, Momodu analyzed the current political landscape, noting that the northern region feels sidelined […]
Tinubu to Visit Katsina Friday, Set to Inaugurate Key Projects
The Katsina State Government has announced that President Bola Tinubu will undertake a one-day working visit to the state on Friday, marking his first visit since assuming office in 2023. Bala Salisu Zango, the Commissioner for Information and Culture, shared the details during a press briefing at the Katsina Government House Press Centre on Wednesday. […]
APC Offers ‘Safe Flight’ to Akwa Ibom Governor Amid PDP Turbulence
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed its readiness to welcome Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno into its fold, responding with a playful tone to his recent criticism of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In a statement issued on Wednesday, Felix Morka, APC’s national publicity secretary, reacted to Eno’s remarks where he likened the PDP […]
Rivers Govt Defends Vehicle Retrieval from Suspended Deputy Governor
The Rivers State Government has defended its retrieval of official vehicles from Ngozi Odu, the suspended deputy governor, describing the move as a lawful administrative procedure and not a political witch hunt. In a statement issued Tuesday, Hector Igbikiowubo, senior special adviser on media to Ibok-Ete Ibas, the state’s sole administrator, confirmed that two Toyota […]
Trump Defends First 100 Days, Signals Tougher Stance on Putin and Touts Economic, Immigration Wins
In an exclusive interview with ABC News, President Donald Trump reflected on his first 100 days in office, addressing a range of topics including the economy, immigration, executive power, and foreign policy—while defending his administration’s most controversial policies and taking aim at both allies and adversaries. Speaking with ABC News anchor and Senior National Correspondent […]
Vietnamese Mark 50 Years Since End Of Vietnam War
Thousands of Vietnamese gathered across the country on Wednesday to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War—a historic moment hailed by the nation’s top leader as a “victory of faith.” The day’s events culminated in a massive military parade in Ho Chi Minh City, the former Saigon, featuring thousands of uniformed […]
Governor Radda Proposes Unified Salary Structure to Tackle Doctors’ Migration
Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda, has proposed a unified salary structure for medical doctors across Nigeria to curb the migration of healthcare professionals from state to federal health institutions. Governor Radda made this call during a meeting with a delegation from the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), led by President Professor Bala Muhammad Audu, at […]
