Navy Secretary John Phelan Steps Down Amid Pentagon Leadership Shakeup
U.S. Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving his post, the Pentagon announced Wednesday, marking the first departure of a military service chief during the second term of U.S. President Donald Trump. The Pentagon did not provide a reason for the abrupt exit. Phelan’s departure comes at a critical moment, as the Navy is actively enforcing […]
2027: Kwankwaso Rejects North-North Ticket, Warns Against Division
Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has firmly rejected the possibility of a North-North presidential ticket for the 2027 elections, warning that such an arrangement could undermine national unity and democratic balance. The position was conveyed by his spokesperson, Habibu Saleh, during an interview, where he dismissed speculations of a potential alliance between Kwankwaso and former Vice President […]
Sanwo-Olu Unveils New Red Line Coaches, Eyes Extension to Ogun
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has revealed that Lagos State’s newly acquired 24 coaches for the Red Line Rail, sourced from China, will strengthen the state’s multimodal transportation system and ease commuting challenges. Speaking during an interview with State House correspondents at Lagos House, Marina, the governor disclosed that talks are underway to extend the Red Line […]
Airline Fuel Crisis: Tinubu Approves Relief to Ease Pressure
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has outlined key Federal Government interventions aimed at easing financial pressure on airline operators amid rising Jet A1 fuel costs and fears of service disruptions. Keyamo disclosed this after a high-level meeting involving officials from the Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources, airline operators, and oil marketers, […]
Adelabu Resigns as Power Minister to Pursue Oyo Governorship
Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has resigned from office to focus on his ambition to contest the Oyo State governorship. His resignation was conveyed in a letter dated April 22, 2026, addressed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, with effect from April 30, 2026. The letter, submitted through the Office of the Secretary to the Government […]
FCCPC Approves 5 Firms to Resume Airtime, Data Lending
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has approved five companies to provide airtime and data lending services in Nigeria following the suspension of the service by major telecom operators. The approved firms include Total Tim Nigeria Limited, Rane Interactive Medien CLS Limited, Mode NG Applications Limited, Cloud Interactive Associate Limited, and Coverage Broadband […]
Iran Seizes Vessels After Gunfire Incident in Strait of Hormuz
Three container ships were struck by Iranian gunfire in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, just hours after U.S. President Donald Trump announced an indefinite extension of the ceasefire with Iran. Iranian state media reported that two of the vessels were subsequently seized by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), while a third was left […]
Virginia Redistricting Vote Shifts Political Landscape in Democrats’ Favor
Virginia voters narrowly approved a plan Tuesday to redraw the state’s congressional map, handing Democrats a key advantage in the broader national redistricting battle sparked by U.S. President Donald Trump. The outcome marks a significant win for Democrats, who pursued an aggressive redrawing strategy in a politically competitive state. As a result, four Republican incumbents […]
Trump Sets Short Deadline for Iran to Unify Position as Ceasefire Hangs in Balance
U.S. President Donald Trump has given Iran a limited window to present a unified counterproposal, warning that the temporary ceasefire he extended Tuesday could soon expire if progress is not made, according to U.S. officials. Officials said the administration is prepared to allow only a brief extension—potentially three to five days—to give Iranian leaders time […]
Kano Governor Nominates Murtala Sule Garo as Deputy Governor
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has nominated Alhaji Murtala Sule Garo as Deputy Governor following the resignation of Comrade Abdulsalam Gwarzo. The nomination was conveyed to the State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation, according to a statement by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad. The vacancy arose after the former deputy […]
