El-Rufai Dismisses Exile Rumors, Says He Won’t Be Intimidated
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has dismissed speculations that he plans to go into exile over alleged threats of arrest and torture by the Bola Tinubu-led administration. El-Rufai, who has been at loggerheads with the Presidency and the ruling APC, stated that despite warnings from political associates, he will not flee Nigeria. In a response to an X user, Imran Wakili, the […]
Fubara Confident of 2027 Re-Election Amid Political Crisis in Rivers
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has declared that nothing can stop him from winning a second term in 2027 if he chooses to run. His bold statement comes amid an ongoing political power struggle with his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, now Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The rift has deepened divisions within the Peoples […]
PDP Suspends BoT Chairman Adolphus Wabara Over Alleged Anti-Party Activities
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended its Board of Trustees (BoT) Chairman, Senator Adolphus Wabara, following allegations of anti-party activities. The suspension was announced after a State Executive Council (SEC) meeting in Umuahia, chaired by Abia State Chairman Abraham Amah. The party stated that Wabara’s actions were unbecoming of a former Senate President and the BoT Chairman. The PDP’s accusations stem […]
Woman Sues Andrew and Tristan Tate, Alleging Coercion and Defamation
A woman in the United States has filed a civil lawsuit against internet personalities Andrew and Tristan Tate, accusing them of coercing her into sex work, luring her to Romania, and later defaming her after she testified against them. The complaint, filed Monday in Florida, marks the first legal action against the Tate brothers in […]
U.S. Lifts Suspension on Food Aid, Allowing Critical Shipments to Resume
The United States has lifted its suspension on food donations, allowing the resumption of critical aid deliveries, the U.N. World Food Programme (WFP) announced on Sunday. The pause had delayed the shipment of 500,000 metric tons of food, leaving crucial aid stranded at sea or awaiting transport. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), WFP […]
Justice Department Orders Dismissal of Bribery Case Against NYC Mayor Eric Adams
The Justice Department has directed federal prosecutors in the Southern District of New York (SDNY) to drop the bribery case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams, according to a letter from Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove issued Monday. It remains unclear how Danielle Sassoon, the acting U.S. Attorney for SDNY, will respond to […]
Trump Pressures Jordan and Egypt to Accept Gaza Resettlement Plan, Threatens Aid Cuts
The Trump administration is preparing for high-stakes meetings with Arab leaders this week as President Donald Trump continues to push his controversial plan for U.S. “ownership” of Gaza. Trump has escalated his pressure campaign, threatening to cut U.S. aid to Jordan and Egypt if they refuse to accept displaced Palestinians under his Gaza redevelopment proposal. […]
El-Rufai: My Support for Tinubu Was Not for Personal Gain
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has stated that his support for President Bola Tinubu in the 2023 election was driven by patriotism and party loyalty, not personal interests or expectations of favors. El-Rufai was among the Northern APC governors who strongly advocated for power to shift to the South after President Muhammadu Buhari’s tenure, […]
Gov. Mutfwang Urges Plateau Officials to Prioritize Service Over Self-Interest
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has called on government appointees to step up their performance and work selflessly for the state’s progress. Speaking at the 2025 Executive Retreat in Miango, Bassa Local Government Area, on Monday, Mutfwang reminded officials that no position is permanent except for himself and the deputy governor. “There is no […]
Falana: Supreme Court Did Not Rule on Rivers Assembly Speakership
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) has clarified that the Supreme Court’s verdict on Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s appeal against the Martin Amaewhule-led House of Assembly did not decide the authentic Speaker of the Assembly. Speaking on Politics Today on Channels Television on Monday, Falana explained that the appeal was dismissed solely because Fubara voluntarily withdrew […]
