Fubara Denies Militant Ties, Warns Against Misinformation
Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has strongly denied any links to militant groups, warning against attempts to associate him with violence or sabotage. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, Fubara condemned the circulation of fake videos alleging attacks on pipelines, describing them as deliberate efforts to link his supporters to criminal activities. “Governor Siminalayi […]
Tinubu Launches Nigerian Youth Academy to Combat Unemployment
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has unveiled the Nigerian Youth Academy (NiYA) to address the country’s rising unemployment rate by equipping young Nigerians with essential skills for global competitiveness. Represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima at the launch, Tinubu reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to youth empowerment, stating that the academy will train millions of young Nigerians over the next […]
Ex-ALGON Secretary Accuses El-Rufai of Diverting LG Funds
Alhaji Kabiru Jarimi, former Secretary of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Kaduna State chapter, has refuted claims by ex-Governor Nasir El-Rufai that his administration never interfered with local government funds. Jarimi, who also served as Chairman of Kaduna South Local Government, described El-Rufai’s statement as misleading, alleging that local councils’ funds were routinely deducted under various pretexts. […]
Emir Sanusi Urges Peace Amid Kano Emirship Dispute
Muhammadu Sanusi II, the Emir of Kano, has called on residents to uphold peace, law, and stability as tensions persist over his reinstatement. Speaking at a special Iftar (breaking of fast) at his palace on Sunday, Sanusi condemned opposition to his return, declaring that those resisting it were challenging God’s will. “This issue is beyond us; it is about God’s will, […]
Obasanjo: Democracy Has Failed in Africa
Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has decried the failing democratic systems across Africa, stating that the concept has been distorted to serve only a select few. Speaking at the 60th birthday celebration of former Imo State Governor, Emeka Ihedioha, in Abuja on Monday, March 24, Obasanjo said democracy, originally designed to serve all, has become a government of a […]
Frail but Smiling, Pope Francis Returns to Vatican After Five-Week Hospital Stay
A visibly weak but resilient Pope Francis returned to the Vatican on Sunday, following a life-threatening five-week battle with pneumonia, marking the end of his longest hospital stay since becoming pope. Before arriving home, the 88-year-old pontiff made a surprise detour to St. Mary Major Basilica, a personal tradition of his, where he paid homage […]
South Korea’s Constitutional Court Reinstates Han Duck-soo as Acting President Amid U.S. Trade Tensions
South Korea’s Constitutional Court has overturned the impeachment of Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, reinstating him as acting president in a decisive ruling that returns him to power immediately. Han, who had been suspended since December, vowed to prioritize economic stability as the country grapples with rising pressure from what he described as a U.S.-led “trade […]
Canadian PM Mark Carney Calls Snap Election, Citing Threat from Trump and U.S. Pressure
Newly appointed Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a snap federal election for April 28, saying he needs a strong democratic mandate to confront what he called an unprecedented threat from U.S. President Donald Trump. Carney accused Trump of trying to “break Canada so America can own us,” marking a sharp escalation in rhetoric […]
Venezuela, U.S. Reach Deal to Resume Repatriation Flights Amid Migrant Dispute
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro announced on Saturday that his government has reached an agreement with the United States to resume repatriation flights for Venezuelan migrants, with the first flight scheduled to depart on Sunday. In a televised address, Maduro said the agreement marks a renewed effort to bring home Venezuelans detained in the U.S., and […]
Obasanjo Warns Against Unchecked Borehole Drilling, Urges Water Reform
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has raised concerns over the widespread drilling of boreholes in homes, warning of potential long-term consequences on water levels and sustainability. Obasanjo attributed the increasing reliance on boreholes, particularly in Abeokuta, Ogun State, to the failure of successive governments to maintain the Oyan Dam project, which his military administration initiated in […]
