Easter Truce Broken: Ukraine Reports Continued Russian Attacks Despite Ceasefire Order
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russia of violating a one-day Easter ceasefire, claiming that Moscow’s forces continued offensive operations despite President Vladimir Putin’s public order to suspend fighting. In a statement posted to social media, Zelensky said, “As of Easter morning, we can say the Russian army is trying to create the illusion of […]
Nationwide “50501” Protests Target Trump Over Deportation, Authoritarianism, and Falling Approval Ratings
Thousands of demonstrators rallied across the United States on Saturday in a wave of coordinated protests against President Donald Trump’s recent policies, particularly the controversial deportation of Kilmar Ábrego García, a Salvadoran national mistakenly removed from the country. The nationwide movement, dubbed “50501” — symbolizing 50 protests in 50 states under one unified cause — […]
Dare Rebuts Datti Baba-Ahmed, Insists Tinubu’s Re-election is Unstoppable
Sunday Dare, the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communication, has vehemently rejected claims made by Datti Baba-Ahmed, the former vice-presidential candidate of the Labour Party, suggesting that President Tinubu’s time in office is nearing its end. In a statement issued on Saturday, Dare dismissed Baba-Ahmed’s comments as “flawed, devoid of […]
Governor Alia Urges FG to Address Insecurity After 56 Killed in Benue
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has called for urgent federal intervention to address the escalating insecurity in the state, following deadly attacks in Ukum and Logo Local Government Areas that left at least 56 people dead. During a visit to the affected communities in the Sankera axis on Saturday, Governor Alia condemned the violent and […]
Peter Obi Urges Citizens To Prayers for Compassionate Leaders
Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has attributed Nigeria’s worsening insecurity and numerous challenges to irresponsible and unempathetic leadership. In his Easter message delivered through his media aide, Ibrahim Umar, on Saturday, the former Anambra State governor emphasized the need for compassionate and caring leaders who prioritize the welfare of the people. “This season […]
Fubara Calls for Unity, Supports Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda
Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has urged residents of the state to rally behind President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, emphasizing the Easter season as a time for reconciliation, peace, and collective progress. Speaking in Port Harcourt on Saturday, Fubara described Easter as a sacred period that calls for healing and unity. “Easter is […]
Keyamo Criticizes Enugu Airport Repairs, Supports Temporary Closure for Safety
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo (SAN), has strongly criticised past repair works on the runway of Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, describing them as substandard and unsafe for flight operations. Keyamo’s comments follow the Federal Government’s decision to shut down the airport from April 22 to May 6, 2025, for emergency repairs […]
Umahi Declares APC Sole Party in Ebonyi, Says Opposition is “Dead”
Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has boldly declared that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is the only political party that exists in Ebonyi State, dismissing the relevance of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Labour Party, and other opposition groups. Speaking during a civic reception held in his honour at Okposi-Okwu, Ohaozara LGA, Umahi said, […]
Russian Teen Activist Sentenced to Nearly 3 Years for Antiwar Poetry and Protest
A Russian court has sentenced 19-year-old activist Daria Kozyreva to two years and eight months in prison for her antiwar activism, which included the use of poetry and graffiti to protest Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The verdict has sparked widespread outrage from human rights organizations, who view the case as emblematic of the Kremlin’s escalating […]
Three Decades Later, Clinton Leads Remembrance of Oklahoma City Bombing Victims
Three decades after the deadliest act of domestic terrorism in U.S. history, former President Bill Clinton will return to Oklahoma City on Saturday to commemorate the victims of the 1995 bombing and stand in solidarity with survivors and their families. Clinton, who was president at the time of the attack on April 19, 1995, will […]
