Tinubu Orders Arrest of Nwabueze, Suspends Three Permanent Secretaries
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the immediate arrest of George Buchi Nwabueze over the alleged operation of a fake government agency within the premises of the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (OSGF). The President also directed the immediate suspension of three permanent secretaries following fresh findings by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences […]
Wike: I’ll Keep Atiku, Obi Under Pressure
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that his political mission is to keep opposition figures Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi under pressure ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Wike made the statement on Friday in Abuja, arguing that Nigeria currently lacks a strong opposition party capable of mounting a serious […]
Myanmar Military Accused of Clearing Villages for Russia-Backed Dawei Economic Zone
Myanmar’s military has deployed hundreds of troops to areas surrounding the proposed Dawei Special Economic Zone in the country’s south, with resistance fighters and activists accusing forces of burning villages and forcing communities from land designated for the Russia-backed project. The military operation around the Dawei SEZ, which includes plans for a deep-sea port and […]
Magnitude 6.7 Earthquake Strikes Central Peru, No Major Damage Reported
A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck central Peru on Thursday, shaking communities in the Andes but causing no immediate reports of casualties or significant damage, authorities said. According to the United States Geological Survey, the earthquake occurred at a depth of about 99 kilometers, or 62 miles, with its epicenter approximately 31 kilometers northwest of Aniso. […]
U.S. Sanctions 15 Over Alleged Ecuador-to-U.S. Cocaine Trafficking Network
The U.S. Treasury Department on Thursday imposed sanctions on 15 people accused of participating in a major drug-trafficking network that allegedly moves thousands of kilograms of cocaine each month from Ecuador through Mexico and ultimately into the United States. According to the Treasury Department, the network uses legitimate-looking fishing businesses as cover for smuggling operations. […]
Lagos Targets 3.5GW Power Supply to End Blackouts
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to ending persistent power outages in the state, setting a target of raising electricity supply to about 3.5 gigawatts (GW). Sanwo-Olu spoke at the Lagos State High-Level Strategic Power Town Hall Meeting, convened to assess the state’s electricity challenges and develop practical solutions to improve generation, transmission and distribution. […]
2027: Atiku Vows to Restore Fuel Subsidy, Overhaul Security
The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has promised to restore the fuel subsidy if elected President in 2027, while outlining plans to tackle insecurity within his first 100 days in office. Atiku said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to remove the subsidy had failed to translate into sufficient benefits for […]
Ndume Calls for Urgent Rescue of Abducted Borno Students
Former Senate Leader Ali Ndume has urged the Nigerian military to intensify operations to locate and rescue schoolchildren abducted by insurgents in southern Borno State. Ndume made the appeal during a visit to the Theatre Command, North-East Operation Hadin Kai, where he met with the Theatre Commander, Abdulsalam Abubakar. The senator representing Borno South commended the troops for their sustained operations against insurgents […]
2027: Step Aside for Obi, NDC Tells Atiku
The Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) Director of New Media and Strategic Communications, Theo Abu Agada, has urged the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, to withdraw from the 2027 presidential race and support Peter Obi. Agada said the opposition would have a stronger chance of defeating President Bola Tinubu if Atiku stepped aside […]
Tinubu Slams Atiku Over Fuel Subsidy Pledge
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has criticised the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, over his promise to restore fuel subsidy if elected in 2027, describing the position as a demonstration of “serious ignorance” about governance and the economy. Tinubu spoke on Thursday at the State House, Abuja, while receiving Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, who […]
