Amaechi: “Lamido and I Would Not Tolerate Nigeria’s Current State”
Former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, has expressed that he and former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, would not have tolerated the current state of Nigeria had they still been in office. Amaechi made the statement during the public presentation of Lamido’s autobiography, Being True to Myself, held in Abuja on Tuesday. During the event, […]
CDS Warns Troops Against Complacency, Urges Vigilance in North-West Operations
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has warned troops under Operation FASAN YAMMA against complacency and indiscipline as they tackle insecurity in Nigeria’s North-West region. Speaking during a Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) session held Tuesday at the 8 Division of the Nigerian Army in Sokoto, General Musa represented by Rear Admiral Olusanya Bankole commended […]
Trump Arrives in Saudi Arabia as U.S. Launches New Middle East Peace Push, Tariff Truce Boosts Markets
President Donald Trump arrived in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, kicking off a high-profile diplomatic visit to the Middle East focused on advancing peace efforts in both the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the war in Gaza. Trump’s trip comes just one day after the U.S. and China issued a joint statement announcing a 90-day reduction in reciprocal […]
Israeli-American Soldier Edan Alexander Freed After 19 Months in Hamas Captivity
Israeli-American soldier Edan Alexander has been released after 19 months in captivity by Hamas and reunited with his family at an Israeli military base, marking a moment of emotional relief and geopolitical significance. Alexander, 21, who was born in Tel Aviv and raised in New Jersey, was captured during Hamas’s assault on October 7, 2023, […]
Man Arrested on Suspicion of Arson After Fire at Former Home of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer
British police have arrested a 21-year-old man in connection with a fire that broke out at a property formerly linked to Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The incident, which occurred early Monday morning in Kentish Town, north London, has triggered a broader investigation led by the Metropolitan Police’s Counter Terrorism Command. The property, located within Starmer’s […]
Trump’s Interest in Joining Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks Sparks Global Diplomatic Push
U.S. President Donald Trump’s suggestion that he may participate in proposed peace talks between Ukraine and Russia has triggered a surge in international diplomatic activity, as world leaders seek a potential end to the deadliest conflict in Europe since World War II. Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday called for direct negotiations with Ukraine. Following […]
PDP Is Dead, APC Gaining Ground Nationwide — Ganduje Fires Back at Lamido
Abdullahi Ganduje, National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has dismissed claims that the ruling party is on the brink of collapse, asserting instead that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is facing imminent extinction. Ganduje’s comments were in response to former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido, who recently predicted that the APC would soon […]
Wike: Zoning PDP Presidential Ticket to the North in 2027 Will Backfire
Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has criticized the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for considering zoning its 2027 presidential ticket to the North, arguing that the party would fail if the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) selects a candidate from the South. Speaking during a media chat on Monday, Wike expressed concerns that […]
FG Rolls Out Medipool to Make Medicines More Affordable
The Federal Government has launched Medipool, a new group purchasing organisation (GPO) designed to reduce the cost of essential medicines and medical consumables across Nigeria. The initiative was among key decisions made at Monday’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, chaired by President Bola Tinubu at the State House, Abuja. Speaking to journalists, Coordinating Minister of Health […]
Tinubu Swears in Two INEC Commissioners, Yakubu Dismisses Sack Rumors
President Bola Tinubu swore in two newly appointed commissioners to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Monday, while INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu dismissed rumors about his removal, reaffirming his position in office. Yakubu made this clarification after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, stating that the speculation regarding his […]
