Powerful Earthquake Hits Southern Philippines, Killing at Least 15 and Triggering Tsunami Alerts
A powerful earthquake struck the southern Philippines on Monday morning, killing at least 15 people, damaging buildings and prompting tsunami warnings across parts of Asia. According to the United States Geological Survey, the magnitude 7.8 quake occurred off the coast of the island of Mindanao shortly before 7:40 a.m. local time (2340 GMT Sunday). The […]
Trump Ends NBC Interview After Heated Exchange Over Election Claims
President Donald Trump abruptly ended an interview with NBC’s Meet the Press following a contentious exchange over his continued claims regarding election fraud and questions surrounding compensation for individuals charged in connection with the January 6 Capitol attack. The interview, conducted by NBC moderator Kristen Welker in Wisconsin on Friday and broadcast Sunday, became increasingly […]
Trump and Mamdani Expected at Madison Square Garden as Knicks Host NBA Finals Game 3
Madison Square Garden is expected to be packed with enthusiastic New York Knicks fans on Monday night as the team returns home for Game 3 of the NBA Finals, but attention may also be focused on two high-profile political figures expected to be in attendance. President Donald Trump and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani […]
Datti Baba-Ahmed Denies Rift With Peter Obi, Affirms Mutual Respect
Former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has dismissed claims of a rift between him and former presidential candidate Peter Obi, insisting that their relationship remains strong despite political differences after the 2023 general election. Speaking on Channels Television’s Inside Sources, Datti said attempts to create division between him and Obi would fail, stressing that […]
Iyabo Obasanjo Quits APC, Cites Marginalisation in Ogun
Former senator representing Ogun Central, Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress, citing alleged disrespect, unfair treatment, and marginalisation by the party’s leadership in Ogun State. Obasanjo-Bello, daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, conveyed her decision in a resignation letter dated May 31 and addressed to the Ogun APC Chairman, Yemi Sanusi. The […]
Osun 2026: “No One Can Deny Osun People Their Choice” — Adeleke
With political tension gradually building ahead of the Osun governorship election, Governor Ademola Adeleke has moved to calm fears over alleged rigging plots and political violence, insisting that the people of the state will freely choose their leaders. The governor urged residents to ignore what he described as rumours, threats and fear-mongering surrounding the forthcoming […]
Tinubu Vows Nigeria Will Not Surrender to Terrorists, Bandits
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Nigerians that his administration will not surrender to terrorists, bandits, or other criminal groups threatening the country’s security. The president’s message was delivered by George Akume during the national inter-denominational church service held at the National Christian Centre in Abuja as part of activities marking the 2026 Democracy Day […]
NDC Cracks Down on Indiscipline, Rejects Personality Politics
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has reaffirmed its commitment to building what it described as a strong and enduring political institution, declaring that the party will not function as a personality-driven movement or a temporary special purpose vehicle for elections. The position was contained in resolutions reached during the party’s second National Executive Committee (NEC) […]
U.S. Intelligence Reports Raise Concerns Over Alleged Israeli Surveillance of Iran Negotiations
Recent U.S. intelligence assessments have raised concerns about alleged Israeli efforts to monitor American officials involved in negotiations aimed at securing a peace agreement with Iran, amid broader worries about Israel’s counterintelligence activities. While intelligence gathering between the United States and Israel has long been an accepted reality despite the countries’ close alliance, some American […]
Senior Lebanese Military Officers Among Dead in Israeli Strikes Despite Ceasefire Efforts
At least 12 people, including senior Lebanese military officers, were killed in Israeli attacks across southern Lebanon on Saturday, raising fresh concerns about the durability of a recently agreed ceasefire reached through U.S.-mediated negotiations. The Lebanese Armed Forces said a brigadier general, a captain and a soldier were killed when an Israeli strike targeted a […]
