El-Rufai Dumps APC for SDP, Vows to Challenge Ruling Party
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir el-Rufai has officially resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and joined the Social Democratic Party (SDP), ending months of speculation about his political future. In a statement announcing his decision, el-Rufai said the APC had left him with no choice, citing concerns over the party’s trajectory. “As a founding […]
Shehu Sani: El-Rufai Was a Liability to APC
Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has described ex-Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, as a liability to the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing his role in the party’s decline in the state. Speaking on Channels TV’s Politics Today on Monday, Sani reacted to El-Rufai’s defection to the Social Democratic Party (SDP), stating that the former […]
Trump Administration Ends Opposition to Nigerian Oil, Calls Western Energy Policies ‘Colonial Relics’
In a major shift from previous U.S. energy policies, the Donald Trump administration has criticized Western-imposed restrictions on African fossil fuel development, calling them “nonsensical, shameless, and a relic of colonial attitudes.” The new policy direction comes as a relief to Nigeria, a resource-rich nation struggling to secure foreign investment for its oil and gas […]
Arson Suspected in Suffolk County Wildfires That Burned 400 Acres and Shut Down Highways
Authorities have launched an investigation into possible arson after firefighters successfully knocked down the last of four wildfires that erupted in Suffolk County on Saturday. The wildfires, which began around 1 p.m. along Sunrise Highway, led to a State of Emergency, with fire crews working through Sunday to prevent further spread. More than 90 fire […]
Saraki to Akpabio: Face Reality and Do What is Right
Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has urged his successor, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, to “face reality and do what is right” amid allegations of sexual harassment leveled against him by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Saraki’s response follows Akpabio’s claim that some individuals from Adamawa and Kwara states are plotting his removal. While Akpabio did not name […]
Nigeria, UAE to Address Visa Procurement Challenges for Nigerians
Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have agreed to meet in the coming days to resolve visa-related issues faced by Nigerians traveling to the Gulf nation. This decision was made during a courtesy visit by UAE Ambassador to Nigeria, Salem Saeed Alshamsi, to the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, at […]
PDP Reschedules South South, South West, and North Central Zonal Congresses
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced April 12, 2025, as the new date for its postponed South South Zonal Congress. In a statement issued by PDP National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, the NWC also approved the rescheduling of the South West and North Central Zonal Congresses from […]
Nnamdi Kanu’s Family Seeks Sanction Against Judges Over Court Order Violations
The family of Nnamdi Kanu, detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has called for the sanction of the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, Justice John Tsoho, and Justice Binta Nyako over alleged disobedience to court orders. In a statement signed by Kanu’s brother, Emmanuel Kanu, and made available to journalists […]
Wind-Driven Brush Fires Ravage Long Island’s Pine Barrens, Triggering State of Emergency
Massive, wind-fueled brush fires erupted across Long Island’s Pine Barrens on Saturday, prompting a large emergency response and forcing officials to declare a State of Emergency in Southampton, Suffolk County. The fires ignited around 1 p.m. along Sunrise Highway and continued to burn aggressively into the evening. Sunrise Highway was temporarily closed but reopened just […]
Hundreds of Alawite Civilians Killed in Syrian Massacres as Sectarian Violence Escalates
Syrian security forces have allegedly killed hundreds of Alawite civilians in ongoing violence along the country’s coastal regions, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR). The UK-based war monitoring group reported that 745 civilians were killed in 30 massacres targeting the Alawite minority on Friday and Saturday. SOHR estimates that more than 1,000 […]
