American Cardinal Robert Prevost Elected as New Pope, Takes Name Leo XIV
The Catholic Church has elected its first American pontiff: Cardinal Robert Prevost of Chicago has been chosen as the 267th pope, taking the name Pope Leo XIV, following the death of Pope Francis on April 21. Prevost, 69, a seasoned diplomat within the Church and longtime servant in Latin America, emerged as a leading candidate […]
Bank of Thailand Warns of Prolonged Economic Impact from U.S. Tariffs
The Bank of Thailand has cautioned that the country will face prolonged and uncertain economic fallout from ongoing U.S. tariff policies, particularly as a key trade exemption nears expiration. Speaking at a press briefing on Friday, Governor Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput said the full effects of Washington’s tariffs would likely become more evident in the second half […]
Governor Otti Refutes Labour Party Suspension, Calls for Abure’s Arrest
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has rejected his suspension by the Julius Abure-led faction of the Labour Party (LP), asserting that Abure no longer holds the legal authority to act as the party’s national chairman. On Wednesday, the Abure-led LP faction announced the indefinite suspension of Otti, along with Senator Ireti Kingibe, Senator Darlington […]
Soludo Vows APGA’s Continued Support for President Ahead of 2027
Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo has reaffirmed that the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) will continue its longstanding policy of adopting Nigeria’s sitting president as its preferred candidate in national elections. Speaking on Thursday during President Bola Tinubu’s visit to Anambra State where several major projects were inaugurated Soludo emphasized that APGA remains “strategically and […]
Shehu Sani Predicts Tinubu’s 2027 Victory if Opposition Fails to Unite
Senator Shehu Sani, a prominent member of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has predicted a decisive victory for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election if opposition parties fail to unite in a coalition. Sani, who previously represented Kaduna Central in the Senate, made the statement on Thursday in Abuja, highlighting the ongoing […]
Akpabio Urges Peter Obi to Fix Labour Party Crisis Before Criticizing National Issues
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has urged Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, to focus on resolving his party’s internal crisis before making divisive comments about Nigeria. Akpabio made the remarks on Thursday during a Senate valedictory session in honour of the late Edwin Clark, leader of the Pan Niger […]
Appeal Court Upholds Aiyedatiwa’s APC Governorship Candidacy,
The Court of Appeal in Akure has dismissed a lawsuit challenging the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary that produced Lucky Aiyedatiwa as the party’s governorship candidate in the last Ondo State election. In November 2024, Olugbenga Edema, who eventually contested under the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) filed a case at the Federal High Court, […]
Obi Replies Sanwo-Olu: Pointing Out Nigeria’s Problems Isn’t Demarketing
Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has defended his public remarks about Nigeria’s challenges, saying they reflect the country’s harsh realities rather than an effort to tarnish its global image. Speaking on Wednesday at the memorial lecture honoring Edwin Clark, leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), in Abuja, […]
CJN Kekere-Ekun Pledges Stronger Ties Between Nigeria’s Judiciary and ECOWAS Court
The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has reaffirmed her commitment to strengthening cooperation between national judiciaries and the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice, emphasizing the need for structured engagement on regional legal matters. Speaking as Chairperson at the opening ceremony of the External Court Session of the ECOWAS Court, held at the […]
Joe and Jill Biden to Give First Joint Interview Since Leaving White House on ‘The View’
Former President Joe Biden and former First Lady Jill Biden will make their first joint media appearance since leaving the White House on Thursday, joining ABC’s The View for a live in-studio interview. The segment will mark their most high-profile conversation since departing Washington in January following the Democratic Party’s defeat in the 2024 election. […]
