Adeleke Backs Tinubu’s 2027 Bid Amid Osun Political Crisis
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has reaffirmed his support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027, pledging to actively work for the President’s second-term ambition. The governor said the ongoing crisis over control of local government areas in Osun State would not affect his endorsement, stressing that his political disagreements at the […]
Moscow Hit by Widespread Mobile Internet Blackouts as Russia Tightens Controls
Residents of Moscow are facing a significant disruption to daily life as widespread mobile internet outages grip the city, part of a broader tightening of digital controls by the Russian government. Authorities have framed the restrictions as necessary for national security, citing the threat of Ukrainian drone attacks. While other regions of Russia have experienced […]
Israel Claims Senior Iranian Official Ali Larijani Killed in Tehran Strike
Israel’s defense minister Israel Katz said Tuesday that Ali Larijani, head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, was killed in an overnight Israeli strike on Tehran. In a statement, Katz said Larijani and a senior Basij commander were “eliminated” during the operation, linking the strike to Israel’s broader campaign against Iran’s leadership. He added that […]
Trump Suggests U.S. Takeover of Cuba as Nationwide Blackout Deepens Crisis
President Donald Trump said Monday that the United States could “take over” Cuba, as the island grapples with a nationwide power outage triggered by the collapse of its electrical grid amid an ongoing U.S.-imposed oil blockade. Speaking at the White House, Trump suggested the U.S. could assume control of the country, describing Cuba as “a […]
Tinubu Swears in Oyedele, Tasks Him on Fiscal Reforms and Economic Growth
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday swore in Dr Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance, charging him to consolidate Nigeria’s financial stability and drive accelerated economic growth. The President said the appointment was deliberate, citing Oyedele’s role in rewriting Nigeria’s tax policy framework and his strong track record in fiscal reform. He described […]
Wike Orders Revocation of Guzape Land Approval Over Illegal Estate Development
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said the FCT Administration will revoke approval granted to a developer accused of converting a designated recreational site into a residential estate in Guzape. Wike disclosed this on Monday while inspecting ongoing infrastructure projects across Abuja, noting that structures already erected on the site […]
No Fatalities as NRC Confirms Train Incident Near Asham
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has confirmed that a train incident occurred on Monday morning near Asham, involving a rear locomotive and a passenger coach, with no fatalities recorded. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the NRC, Dr. Kayode Opeifa, disclosed this in a statement, noting that the incident happened at about 10:30 […]
Court Threatens Sowore’s Lawyer with Jail Over Alleged Contempt
A Federal High Court in Abuja has threatened to commit Marshall Abubakar, counsel to Omoyele Sowore, to prison over alleged contempt during proceedings. The presiding judge, Mohammed Umar, issued the warning on Monday after Abubakar reportedly raised his voice in court. Sowore, publisher of Sahara Reporters, is currently standing trial on a two-count charge filed […]
Tinubu, First Lady Depart for Historic UK State Visit
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu have departed Abuja for a landmark two-day State Visit to the United Kingdom, at the invitation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. The visit marks the first State Visit by a Nigerian leader to the UK in decades and will see Tinubu become the first Nigerian President to be formally received by the […]
Oil Prices Rise Above $104 as U.S. Strike on Iran’s Kharg Island Sparks Supply Fears
Global oil prices moved higher on Monday as fears about supply disruptions intensified following U.S. strikes on Iran’s key oil export facility at Kharg Island and renewed tensions around the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude rose about 1.8% in early trading, reaching roughly $104.98 per barrel, as markets reacted to another weekend of violence across […]
