Tompolo Backs Fubara’s Reinstatement, Urges Protection of Ijaw Interests
Former Niger Delta militant leader, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, has voiced strong support for the reinstatement of suspended Rivers State Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara. Speaking during his birthday celebration in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South-West LGA of Delta State, Tompolo expressed optimism that “dialogue and understanding will prevail” and that Fubara would […]
Presidency Denies Tinubu Indictment, Reacts to U.S. Court Order
The Nigerian presidency has downplayed the implications of a recent U.S. court ruling directing the FBI and DEA to release records relating to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s alleged links to a decades-old drug trafficking investigation. In a statement on Sunday, presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga emphasized that the court’s decision does not constitute an indictment of […]
Falana to Nigerian Youths: “Reclaim the Country, Take Back What’s Left”
Prominent human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has called on Nigerian youths to rise up, challenge the country’s leadership, and reclaim the nation from poor governance and declining values. Speaking at the sixth Annual Youth Leadership Conference at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) on Saturday, Falana expressed deep concern over […]
US Court Orders Release of Records on Tinubu’s Alleged Drug Trafficking Links
Judge Beryl Howell of the US District Court for the District of Columbia has ruled that key US law enforcement agencies, including the FBI and DEA, must release records related to President Bola Tinubu’s alleged involvement in a drug trafficking case. The decision comes after a motion was filed by Aaron Greenspan, accusing the FBI […]
CAN Condemns Plateau Killings, Calls for Justice and National Unity
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has strongly condemned the April 4, 2025, attacks in Bokkos and Mangu Local Government Areas of Plateau State, which left many dead and displaced. Describing the incidents as “senseless acts of violence,” CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, said the killings were a “gross violation of human dignity and the […]
Bwala Alleges Senator Ndume Plans to Join Opposition Coalition
Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, has accused Senator Ali Ndume of planning to defect to the opposition coalition. Bwala made this claim during his appearance on Sunday Politics, a Channels Television programme. The two politicians have recently clashed over their differing political views. Ndume, a vocal critic of some of […]
China Warns WTO Chief That U.S. Tariffs Threaten Developing Nations Amid Escalating Trade War
China’s Commerce Minister Wang Wentao has warned that the United States’ sweeping tariff measures risk causing serious harm to developing countries, during a phone call Friday with World Trade Organization (WTO) Director-General Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. Wang’s comments come as President Donald Trump’s administration continues to implement steep global tariffs, which the president claims are aimed […]
U.S. and Iran Report ‘Positive’ Progress in Oman Talks, Set to Resume Negotiations Next Week
The United States and Iran have confirmed holding what both sides described as “positive” and “constructive” high-level talks in Oman on Saturday—their first direct engagement since the start of President Donald Trump’s second presidential campaign. The discussions, centered on Iran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program, marked a potential turning point in long-stalled diplomatic efforts. Both parties […]
Ganduje Dismisses Concerns Over Atiku’s Visit to Buhari
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has downplayed concerns about former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s recent visit to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, emphasizing that the APC remains focused on strengthening its foundation and advancing its political goals. Speaking after leading a delegation of APC stakeholders to brief Buhari at his […]
Gov. Zulum Slams Minister, Pledges Stronger Security Against Boko Haram
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has dismissed claims that Minister of Information Mohammed Idris downplayed his concerns over the resurgence of Boko Haram activities, stating that such reports misrepresented the minister’s stance. Speaking during a security briefing in Maiduguri on Tuesday, Zulum raised alarms over renewed insurgent attacks, including abductions and violent raids, warning […]
