First Lady Urges Burna Boy, Davido, Asake to Set Up Charities
Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has called on Afrobeats stars Burna Boy, Davido and Asake to establish charitable foundations to support vulnerable Nigerians, saying the government cannot shoulder the country’s social welfare challenges alone. Speaking on Saturday in Lokoja, Kogi State, during the launch of the national community food bank, Mrs. Tinubu said Nigeria has […]
Parties Get Reprieve as INEC Extends 2027 Nomination Deadline
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reversed its earlier position and extended the deadline for political parties to submit candidates for the 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections by three days. In a statement issued on Sunday by INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Kudu Haruna, the commission said the deadline, which expired […]
U.S. Presses Iran to Guarantee Safe Passage Through Strait of Hormuz
The Trump administration is urging Iran to publicly affirm that the Strait of Hormuz remains open to commercial shipping and commit to ending attacks on civilian vessels, amid growing concerns that recent incidents could derail a fragile ceasefire agreement. According to U.S. officials, the message has been delivered directly to Tehran as well as through […]
King Charles Reunites With Prince Harry, Meghan and Their Children
King Charles III and Queen Camilla met privately with Prince Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and their two children on Friday in what marks the family’s first known reunion since 2022. A royal source confirmed that the meeting took place at Highgrove House, the king and queen’s country residence in Gloucestershire. […]
Airport Parking Row: Keyamo Demands Apology From Obi
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has demanded a public apology from former Anambra State Governor and presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, over the recent clamping of his vehicle at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. Keyamo, who ordered an internal investigation into Obi’s claim that his vehicle was […]
Atiku Tells Tinubu: Sign Audit Bill in Seven Days or Resign
Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Atiku Abubakar, has given President Bola Ahmed Tinubu a seven-day ultimatum to act on the Federal Audit Service Bill in accordance with constitutional provisions or resign from office. In a statement issued on Friday in Abuja by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku accused […]
ADC: El-Rufai’s Detention Aimed at Silencing Opposition
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of orchestrating the continued detention of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, to weaken the opposition ahead of the 2027 general election. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, alleged that the Federal Government had no intention of releasing El-Rufai before the elections because […]
2027: APC Renominates Shettima as Tinubu’s Running Mate.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has retained Vice President Kashim Shettima as President Bola Tinubu’s running mate for the 2027 presidential election, ending months of speculation over a possible change to the party’s ticket. The ruling party unveiled Shettima in Abuja on Friday during the submission of the completed nomination forms of President Tinubu and Vice President Shettima to the APC National Working Committee (NWC) for […]
Oyo Pupils, Teachers Freed After 56 Days in Captivity
For the first time in 56 days, families in Oriire celebrated instead of praying for a miracle as security operatives rescued all pupils, students and teachers abducted from three schools in Oyo State. The Presidency said the victims were freed following sustained security operations that also foiled attempts by the kidnappers to secure the release of one […]
U.S.-Iran Exchange of Strikes Raises Fears for Fragile Middle East Ceasefire
The United States launched a fresh round of airstrikes against Iran early Thursday, prompting Tehran to retaliate with missile attacks targeting several U.S.-allied countries in the Middle East, escalating tensions and placing a fragile ceasefire agreement under renewed strain. The latest exchange marked one of the most significant escalations since the interim agreement aimed at […]
