Tinubu Mocks One-Party System Critics, Says APC Is Nigeria’s Choice
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has dismissed criticisms that his administration is steering Nigeria towards a one-party system, saying Nigerians are simply choosing where they feel most secure and represented. Speaking at the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Summit held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Tinubu responded to concerns by declaring, “It is only one party […]
Nuhu Ribadu: Nigeria More Secure Under Tinubu Despite Regional Threats
National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, has asserted that Nigeria is more secure now than it was before President Bola Tinubu assumed office, even as the country grapples with persistent security threats. Speaking at the APC National Summit held at the Banquet Hall of the State House, Abuja, Ribadu said while parts of the Sahel […]
Atiku-Led Coalition Denies Adopting ADC as 2027 Election Platform
The political coalition reportedly led by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has denied claims that it has adopted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as its official platform for the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued on Thursday, Salihu Moh. Lukman, a key member of the coalition and former Director-General of the Progressive Governors’ Forum […]
Israeli Embassy Staff Killed in Suspected Antisemitic Shooting Outside Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C.
Two members of Israel’s embassy staff were fatally shot outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday night, in what the FBI is investigating as a targeted and potentially antisemitic attack. The victims—identified by Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar as Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim—were attending a Jewish community event hosted by […]
North Korean Warship Launch Ends in Failure, Kim Jong Un Calls It a “Criminal Act”
A high-profile naval mishap unfolded in North Korea on Wednesday during the launch of the country’s largest warship to date, prompting an unusually sharp rebuke from leader Kim Jong Un, who labeled the incident a “criminal act” rooted in carelessness and flawed practices, according to state-run outlet KCNA. The accident occurred at the northeastern port […]
UK Court Halts Chagos Islands Sovereignty Deal Hours Before Announcement
A British High Court judge has issued a late-night injunction blocking the UK government from finalising its contentious agreement to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, just hours before the deal was expected to be made public. The injunction, granted at 2:25 a.m. on Thursday by Mr Justice Goose, came in response to […]
FCT Minister Wike Calls for Urgent National Intervention on Security and Health Challenges
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has urged urgent, coordinated national action to tackle Abuja’s pressing security and health issues, stressing that the city’s role as Nigeria’s seat of government requires a unified approach beyond the FCT Administration. Speaking during the budget defence before the Senate on Wednesday, Wike emphasized Abuja’s […]
Tinubu: Food Security, Regional Inclusion Key to National Stability and Growth
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to food security and regional economic inclusion, describing them as central pillars of Nigeria’s long-term stability and prosperity. Speaking Wednesday at the Taraba International Investment Summit in Jalingo, Tinubu said agriculture remains the anchor of Nigeria’s development strategy and identified […]
PDP Confirms May 27, 2025 for 99th NEC Meeting
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially reaffirmed that its 99th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting will hold on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja. In a public notice shared via the PDP’s official social media platforms, all constitutionally accredited NEC members were urged to attend promptly by noon. This […]
Makinde: 2027 Elections Will Be Decided by Hungry Masses, Not Political Defectors
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has asserted that the outcome of the 2027 general elections will be shaped by ordinary Nigerians battling economic hardship not politicians or high-profile defectors. Speaking at the inauguration of the newly elected South-West Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) executive in Ibadan, Makinde emphasized that the real political force in the country […]
