Jet A1 Crisis Threatens 2026 Hajj Airlift as Airlines Cut Operations
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s aviation industry have called on the federal and state governments to urgently intervene in the rising cost of aviation fuel, warning that the 2026 Hajj airlift may be at risk if the situation persists. Operating under the umbrella of the Concerned Aviation Stakeholders, the group said the sharp increase in Jet A1 […]
Obasanjo: Government That Fails to Protect Lives Has No Right to Exist
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has declared that any government unable to guarantee the safety of lives and property has forfeited its moral and constitutional right to exist. Speaking during an interview on News Central, Obasanjo stressed that the primary responsibility of any administration is the protection of its citizens, warning that the growing normalisation of […]
2027: Obi, Southeast Leaders Hold Talks With Jonathan
Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, alongside prominent South-East political leaders, has held a closed-door meeting with former President Goodluck Jonathan in Abuja ahead of the 2027 general elections. The meeting, which took place on Monday evening at Jonathan’s residence, brought together key figures including former Enugu State governor Okwesilieze Nwodo, […]
Suspect in White House Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting Set to Face Charges
Cole Tomas Allen, the man accused in the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, is scheduled to appear in court Monday to face firearms and assault charges. The incident unfolded shortly after 8:30 p.m. Saturday at the Washington Hilton, as the annual black-tie event was underway. Gunfire inside the venue prompted U.S. Secret Service […]
U.S.-Iran Talks Continue Indirectly as In-Person Diplomacy Stalls
Efforts to bridge differences between the United States and Iran are continuing through indirect channels, despite the collapse of planned face-to-face talks, according to Pakistani mediators. Hopes for a breakthrough dimmed after U.S. President Donald Trump canceled a weekend trip by envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Islamabad, where Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi […]
Trump, First Lady Safe After Shooting Near White House Correspondents’ Dinner
U.S. President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, and other attendees were unharmed following a shooting incident outside the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner on Saturday night in Washington, D.C. The incident occurred near the primary security screening area at the Washington Hilton hotel, according to the U.S. Secret Service. Authorities said a suspect, identified […]
Lai Mohammed Blames Misinformation for Escalation of #EndSARS Protests
Former Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, says the #EndSARS protests lost their original focus after being taken over by individuals pursuing hidden agendas. Speaking at a forum at the London School of Economics and Political Science over the weekend, he described the protests as an example of how false information can intensify already […]
Detained Officer Challenges Prolonged Custody, Seeks Court Intervention
A Nigerian Army colonel, Mohammed Alhassan Ma’aji, has taken legal action against the Federal Government at the Federal High Court in Abuja over his continued detention since September 2025. In the suit, filed under the Fundamental Rights Enforcement Procedure Rules, Ma’aji is asking the court to order his release and award ₦500 million in damages, […]
2027 Election: Coalition Push for Single Candidate Sparks Division Across Political Camps
Plans by opposition figures to rally behind one presidential candidate for the 2027 election have triggered sharp reactions, exposing deep divisions within Nigeria’s political landscape. At a summit in Ibadan, prominent opposition leaders—including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, Rabiu Kwankwaso, Rotimi Amaechi, and others—agreed in principle to unite under a single candidate to challenge President Bola […]
Emefiele Case Risks Delay as Key Witness May Miss Court Appearance
The trial of former Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Godwin Emefiele, is facing possible delays due to uncertainty surrounding a crucial prosecution witness. Sources indicate that the prosecution may inform the Federal Capital Territory High Court that Jim Obazee, a special investigator appointed by President Bola Tinubu, is not available to testify in the case […]
