Trump-Backed Challengers Defeat Most Indiana Republicans Who Opposed Redistricting
Candidates backed by U.S. President Donald Trump defeated at least five of the seven Indiana Republican state senators who broke with the party last year by opposing a controversial redistricting measure, according to projections from the Associated Press. The races marked a significant political victory for Trump and allied political groups, which poured millions of […]
Tinubu Woos Investors in Paris, Pledges Policy Stability
President Bola Tinubu has met with global investors in Paris, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to transparency, fiscal discipline, and sustained economic reforms. According to a statement by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, the meeting brought together top Nigerian officials and major international investors, including representatives from Citibank and Amundi, led by Valerie Baudson. Tinubu explained that […]
Akpabio Mocks ADC as Defections Rock Party in Senate
Godswill Akpabio on Tuesday joked that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) was “effectively dead” following a fresh wave of defections by lawmakers to other political parties. Akpabio made the remark during plenary after several defections were announced, including that of Victor Umeh, who moved to the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), citing internal crises and persistent […]
Xenophobia: Oshiomhole Urges FG to Sanction South African Firms
Senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, has called on the Federal Government to take strong economic measures against South African businesses operating in Nigeria following renewed xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa. Speaking during plenary, Oshiomhole advocated for the revocation of licences of major South African companies, including MTN Nigeria and DStv, arguing that […]
U.S. Military Strike on Suspected Drug Boat in Caribbean Kills Two
The U.S. military carried out another strike on a vessel suspected of drug trafficking in the Caribbean Sea, killing two people on Monday, officials said. The operation is part of an ongoing campaign by the administration of Donald Trump targeting what it describes as “narco-terrorism” in Latin American waters. Since the effort began last September, […]
Internal DHS Clash Over Mass Deportation Plan Revealed
Senior immigration officials within the Department of Homeland Security were sharply divided over how to execute U.S. President Donald Trump’s goal of deporting 1 million people within his first year back in office, according to officials familiar with the discussions. The dispute became so heated during one meeting that staff intervened to clear the room […]
Ceasefire Strained as U.S. and Iran Clash Over Strait of Hormuz Operation
A fragile Middle East ceasefire came under renewed strain Tuesday as the United States and Iran exchanged fire and sharp warnings following the launch of a new U.S. initiative to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. President Donald Trump has introduced “Project Freedom,” a military-backed effort aimed at breaking Iran’s control over the vital shipping […]
NNPCL Signs China Deal to Revive Port Harcourt and Warri Refineries
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with two Chinese firms for the completion, rehabilitation, and operation of the Port Harcourt and Warri refineries, in a move aimed at reshaping Nigeria’s downstream oil sector. The agreement was reached with Sanjiang Chemical Company Limited and Xingcheng Fuzhou Industrial Park […]
Ekiti Governorship: Oyebanji Seeks Re-election, Pledges Continuity
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has declared that his administration’s performance justifies a second term as he officially flagged off his re-election campaign ahead of the June 20 governorship election. Speaking in Oye and Ikole Ekiti Local Government Areas on Monday, the governor highlighted achievements in infrastructure, human capital development, agriculture, peace building, and prudent […]
Tinubu Deploys Four Permanent Secretaries to Key Federal Offices
Bola Tinubu has approved the deployment of four Federal Permanent Secretaries as part of efforts to strengthen governance and improve service delivery across key government institutions. The development was disclosed in a statement issued in Abuja by Mrs Eno Olotu, Director of Information and Public Relations in the Office of the Head of the Civil […]
