Presidency Exonerates Gbajabiamila in Appointment Letter Row
The Presidency has cleared the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, of any involvement in allegations surrounding a purported forged appointment into a non-existent federal agency. In a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the Presidency dismissed claims that Gbajabiamila issued an appointment letter […]
Atiku Appoints Kenneth Okonkwo as Spokesperson
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has appointed actor-turned-politician and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Kenneth Okonkwo, as his spokesperson. The appointment comes weeks after Okonkwo publicly criticised the party’s reported choice of vice-presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. Announcing the development in a statement shared on his official X handle on Thursday, […]
Sowore: Nigeria Has Yet to Become a True Democracy
Omoyele Sowore, the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), has said Nigeria has not evolved into a truly democratic nation, arguing that the country still lacks the fundamental principles of democracy. Sowore made the remarks on Wednesday during an appearance on Prime Time on Arise Television, shortly after regaining his freedom from the Kuje Correctional […]
Container Ship Runs Aground in Strait of Hormuz as Iran-U.S. Talks Continue in Qatar
A foreign container ship ran aground in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday while traveling along a route that Iranian authorities said had not been approved, according to Iranian state television. The report identified the vessel only as a foreign container ship and did not provide details about its ownership, destination or the cause of […]
Fuel Shortages Spread Across Russia as Ukrainian Strikes Disrupt Oil Supply
Long lines at gas stations and growing fuel shortages are fueling frustration across Russia as months of Ukrainian attacks on oil infrastructure continue to disrupt fuel production and distribution. The sustained strikes on Russian refineries have tightened fuel supplies, forcing authorities in several regions to introduce fuel rationing while motorists endure hours-long waits at service […]
Trump Calls for Congressional Action After Supreme Court Upholds Birthright Citizenship
President Donald Trump has called on Congress to pursue legislation ending birthright citizenship after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected his effort to abolish the policy through executive action. Responding to Tuesday’s ruling, Trump described the court’s decision as “too bad for the Country” but argued that lawmakers could still address the issue through legislation rather […]
Court Grants Sowore N200m Bail in Cybercrime Trial
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, bail in the sum of ₦200 million in his ongoing cybercrime trial. Delivering the ruling on Tuesday, Justice Mohammed Umar admitted the publisher of Sahara Reporters to bail with two sureties. The court ordered that one surety must be a […]
FG Demands Justice Over South Africa Xenophobic Attacks
The Federal Government has warned that it will not accept any form of humiliation against Nigerians or actions that undermine the country’s interests following renewed xenophobic attacks and anti-immigration protests in South Africa. Presidential Adviser on Foreign Affairs, Demola Oshodi, said the government has already activated diplomatic and security measures to protect Nigerians and safeguard […]
Gov. Nwifuru Shakes Up Cabinet in Major Reshuffle
The Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has carried out a significant cabinet reshuffle, redeploying several commissioners to new ministries in what the administration described as a strategic effort to strengthen governance and consolidate ongoing reforms. The announcement was made by the Commissioner for Information and State Orientation, Ikeuwa Omebeh, while briefing journalists at the Old […]
Taiwan’s President Urges Military Cadets to Resist Chinese Espionage
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has called on graduating military cadets to remain vigilant against Chinese espionage and defend Taiwan’s democratic values, warning that Beijing continues to intensify efforts to infiltrate the island’s armed forces. Speaking Tuesday at the graduation ceremony of Fu Hsing Kang College on the outskirts of Taipei, Lai urged the new officers […]
