Rubio Arrives in Saudi Arabia for High-Stakes U.S.-Russia Talks on Ukraine War
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Saudi Arabia on Monday for anticipated discussions with Russian officials aimed at negotiating an end to Moscow’s nearly three-year war in Ukraine. The talks follow a phone call last week between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, during which Trump directed senior officials to begin […]
Europe Seeks Stronger Role in Ukraine Peace Talks Amid U.S.-Russia Negotiations
The rapid acceleration of diplomatic efforts on Ukraine demands greater coordination and action from Europe, a French presidency official stated ahead of informal talks in Paris on Monday involving several key European leaders. Last week, U.S. President Donald Trump shocked NATO allies and Ukraine by revealing that he had spoken directly with Russian President Vladimir […]
Labour Party Divided Over 2027 Presidential Strategy
The Labour Party (LP), which gained significant ground in the 2023 elections, is now grappling with internal divisions over its approach to the 2027 presidential race. A rift has emerged following National Chairman Julius Abure’s call for an ethnic-based strategy to secure the presidency for the Igbo a stance strongly opposed by former National Treasurer Oluchi Oparah. At a South-East LP rally in Abuja, […]
Tinubu Hails El-Rufai at 65, Acknowledges His Role in APC’s Success
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, on his 65th birthday, praising his contributions to governance and politics. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu described El-Rufai as an administrator, scholar, and politician with a legacy of service. “He is a founding member of the APC and highly regarded for his […]
Senator Ali Ndume Calls for Probe into Allegations of USAID Terrorist Funding
Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, has urged the Federal Government to investigate claims made by U.S. Congressman Scott Perry that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) allegedly funded terrorist groups, including Boko Haram. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Ndume dismissed the notion that Perry’s claims were mere allegations, stressing that the government […]
Ebonyi Governor Urges Military Action Against Sit-at-Home Protests
Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has urged the new General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 82 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General Oluyemi Olatoye, to take decisive action in ending the sit-at-home protests that have disrupted economic activities across the South-East. The sit-at-home directive, enforced by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) since 2021, has crippled businesses and movement, particularly on Mondays. Speaking […]
Adeleke Accuses Oyetola of Plotting Mayhem in Osun, Calls for Tinubu’s Intervention
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has accused his predecessor, Adegboyega Oyetola, of orchestrating a plot to incite violence in the state starting Monday. Speaking at a press conference on Sunday, Adeleke urged President Bola Tinubu to intervene, alleging that Oyetola—now the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy is attempting to forcefully reinstate sacked local government chairmen elected under the All Progressives Congress (APC). […]
New Effort to Shut Down NYC Overdose Prevention Centers Amid Federal Pushback
New York City’s Overdose Prevention Centers (OPCs)—also known as safe injection sites—are facing renewed efforts to shut them down under the new presidential administration. The two sites, operated by the nonprofit OnPoint NYC, have been open for more than three years in Washington Heights and East Harlem, offering a supervised environment for drug users to […]
Deadly Stampede at New Delhi Railway Station Kills 18 Amid Train Delays
A crush at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday night left at least 18 people dead and 10 others injured after thousands of passengers crowded the station to board delayed trains. Officials confirmed that four of the deceased were children, while 10 were women. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences on X (formerly […]
European Leaders Call Emergency Summit Amid Fears of U.S.-Russia Ukraine Deal
European leaders are set to convene an emergency summit in response to growing concerns that the United States is advancing peace talks with Russia in a way that could sideline Europe. UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, expected to attend the summit in Paris, described the moment as a “once-in-a-generation” test for national security and […]
