France Seizes British Fishing Vessel, Sparking Diplomatic Tensions
French authorities have seized a British fishing vessel accused of operating without a valid licence in French territorial waters, escalating tensions between the UK and France over post-Brexit maritime rights. The vessel was intercepted Thursday night in the English Channel by the French Navy patrol ship Pluvier and escorted to the port of Boulogne, where […]
Atiku’s Visit to Osun Deepens PDP Rift Ahead of 2027 Elections
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has intensified divisions within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) by deliberately avoiding Governor Ademola Adeleke during a recent visit to Osun State, signaling a growing political fracture ahead of the 2027 general elections. Atiku, who advocates for a broad coalition to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), declined to […]
Kogi Govt Vows Relentless Fight Against Insecurity, Says State Not Under Siege
The Kogi State Government has reiterated its commitment to protecting lives and property, assuring that the state remains secure and will not succumb to criminal activities. Speaking to journalists in Lokoja on Friday, Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, highlighted Governor Ahmed Ododo’s administration’s “concrete, strategic steps” to tackle insecurity, particularly in hotspot areas […]
Peter Obi Confirms 2027 Presidential Bid Under Labour Party
Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, has confirmed his intention to contest again in the 2027 general elections under the party’s platform. In a 7-minute video shared via the Labour Party’s WhatsApp platform on Saturday, Obi addressed a group of young supporters, reaffirming his loyalty to the party and his determination to push […]
Akwa Ibom Bars Channels TV Crew After Airing Governor’s Defection Remarks
The Akwa Ibom State Government has reportedly barred Channels Television reporter Christopher Moffat and cameraman Kufre Ikpe from the Government House press centre in Uyo, following the broadcast of a controversial video featuring Governor Umo Eno. In the video, aired by Channels TV, Governor Eno confirmed plans to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) […]
NNPC to Shut Down Port Harcourt Refinery for Maintenance from May 24
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has announced a scheduled shutdown of the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC), set to begin on May 24, 2025. In a statement released on Saturday, Chief Corporate Communications Officer Femi Soneye said the temporary closure is part of a planned maintenance and sustainability assessment aimed at optimizing […]
Tinubu’s New Appointments Correct Northern Marginalisation — Ndume
Ali Ndume, former Senate Chief Whip and senator representing Borno South, says President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s latest appointments of northerners into key federal agencies have addressed the imbalance in his earlier selections. Ndume’s remarks followed the appointment of 12 northerners into strategic national positions on Friday, including: Yazid Shehu Umar Danfulani (Zamfara) – MD, Nigerian Agricultural […]
Federal Judge Temporarily Halts Trump Administration Move to Strip Harvard of International Student Enrollment Rights
A U.S. federal judge on Friday issued a temporary injunction blocking the Trump administration’s attempt to revoke Harvard University’s ability to enroll international students—pausing what many critics have described as a politically motivated attack on academic independence. U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs, appointed by former President Barack Obama, granted the two-week stay, citing the risk […]
Trump Threatens 50% Tariff on EU Imports, Sparking Tensions and Firm Pushback from European Leaders
Tensions between Washington and Brussels escalated Friday after former President Donald Trump threatened to impose a sweeping 50% tariff on all European Union goods entering the United States. The move drew swift condemnation from European officials, who warned of potential retaliation and emphasized the need for respectful negotiations. EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic urged calm […]
Knife Attack at Hamburg Central Station Leaves 18 Injured, Sparks National Debate on Public Safety
At least 18 people were injured—several of them critically—after a knife-wielding attacker struck during Friday evening rush hour at Hamburg Central Station, one of Germany’s busiest transportation hubs. Authorities say a 39-year-old German woman was arrested at the scene and remains in custody as investigators work to determine her motive. The attack occurred around 6:00 […]
