Trump Defends Tariffs, Warns of Economic “Pain” Amid Trade War with Canada, Mexico, and China
President Donald Trump warned Sunday that Americans may feel “some pain” as a result of his newly imposed tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, but insisted the measures were necessary to strengthen the U.S. economy. He also made the controversial claim that Canada would “cease to exist” without its trade surplus with the United States. […]
PDP NEC Member Condemns Governors’ Support for Ude-Okoye, Warns of Worsening Crisis
A member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Executive Committee (NEC), Hon. Umar Abdullahi, has criticized the PDP Governors Forum for openly endorsing Sunday Ude-Okoye as the party’s National Secretary, warning that the move could escalate internal conflicts. Speaking in Abuja on Sunday, Abdullahi called the governors’ decision inflammatory and premature, arguing that they should have allowed the party’s conflict resolution mechanisms to take their course. “The use […]
Tinubu’s Economic Policies May Doom His 2027 Re-election Bid, SDP Chairman Warns
The National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Shehu Gabam, has warned that President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies could cost him re-election in 2027 if not urgently reviewed. Speaking on Inside Sources with Laolu Akande, aired on Channels Television, Gabam criticized the removal of petrol subsidies, forex unification, electricity tariff hikes, and telecom tariff increases, saying they have worsened economic hardship for Nigerians. “He (Tinubu) needs […]
APC Warns Against PDP Comeback, Calls Opposition “Incompetent”
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged Nigerians to reject the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in future elections, warning that a PDP return to power would have dire consequences for the country. Speaking to reporters, Bala Ibrahim, APC’s National Publicity Director, accused the PDP of leaving behind a legacy of misrule during its 16 years in power, saying Nigeria is still suffering from the impact. “People […]
Ex-Governor Aregbesola a ‘Political Bride’ in Osun, Says Hon. Oke
Honourable Oluwole Busayo Oke, representing XC Federal Constituency, has described former Osun State governor Rauf Aregbesola as a “bride” whose electoral value cannot be ignored. In a Facebook post sighted by The Guardian, Oke urged the Osun State chapter of the PDP to consider “paying his dowry” and leveraging his influence to gain an advantage in the 2026 governorship election. “Egbon Rauf ‘Soji Aregbesola, a former governor […]
SERAP Urges Tinubu to Probe Missing N26bn in Petroleum Fund, Warns of Legal Action
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to direct the Attorney General of the Federation, Mr. Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), and anti-corruption agencies to investigate allegations of over N26 billion in missing, diverted, or stolen public funds from the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) and the Federal Ministry of Petroleum […]
Ken Martin Elected Chairman of the Democratic National Committee
Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party Chairman Ken Martin has been elected as the new chairman of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) following a decisive victory. Martin secured 246.5 votes out of 428 total votes, cast both in person and by proxy. The announcement was met with enthusiastic cheers from DNC members, who chanted, “Yes, we Ken!” as […]
U.S. Conducts Air Strikes on ISIS Targets in Somalia
On Saturday, United States President Donald Trump ordered precision military air strikes targeting Islamic State (ISIS) operatives in Somalia. “This morning, I ordered precision military air strikes on the Senior ISIS Attack Planner and other terrorists he recruited and led in Somalia,” Trump announced on Truth Social. According to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, the […]
El-Rufai Criticizes ‘Nollywood’ Politics, Insists He Won’t Pretend
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir el-Rufai has declared that he does not pretend in politics and cannot be among politicians who become “Nollywood actors” once in government. His remarks come amid an ongoing dispute with some members of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The controversy began when el-Rufai criticized the All Progressives Congress (APC) for deviating from its core values, stating that he no […]
PDP National Secretary Crisis Deepens as Anyanwu Vows to Resist Removal
Tensions within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) continue to escalate as embattled National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, has vowed to resist any attempt to remove him from office, warning that such moves could lead to further violence at the party’s headquarters. The crisis stems from a January 29 clash between Anyanwu and Sunday Ude-Okoye, both […]
