Ortom, Anyanwu Demand Formal Invitations Before Appearing Before PDP Disciplinary Committee
Former Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom and Senator Samuel Anyanwu have stated that they will not appear before the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) National Disciplinary Committee (NDC) unless they receive formal invitations. The committee, chaired by former Foreign Affairs Minister Tom Ikimi, has scheduled Ortom, Anyanwu, and 10 unnamed party members to appear on February […]
Five Thai Farm Workers Freed from Hamas Captivity Return Home After 500 Days
Five Thai farm workers, who were held captive by Hamas in Gaza for nearly 500 days, have returned to Thailand, receiving an emotional homecoming at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport on Sunday morning. The former hostages—Pongsak Thaenna, Sathian Suwannakham, Watchara Sriaoun, Bannawat Saethao, and Surasak Lamnao—were abducted while working in southern Israel during the October 2023 Hamas […]
Lawsuit Challenges Trump’s Executive Order on Gender Recognition in Government Documents
Seven individuals have filed a federal lawsuit against President Donald Trump’s executive order, which mandates that the U.S. government only recognize a person’s sex assigned at birth on government-issued documents. The complaint, filed Friday in U.S. District Court in Massachusetts, accuses the State Department of rejecting passport applications from transgender citizens or issuing documents that […]
U.S. Humanitarian Aid Halts Despite Rubio’s Assurances, Organizations Warn of Crisis
Despite Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s claims that lifesaving humanitarian aid would continue, international aid and development programs funded by the U.S. government have nearly ground to a halt, multiple humanitarian leaders confirmed to ABC News. Many organizations warn that food designated for some of the world’s poorest populations and nutrition programs for malnourished children […]
Ganduje Calls for Greater Political Alignment in South-East to Boost Economic Progress
Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has called for stronger political alignment between states in the South-East, particularly Anambra, and the ruling party to promote economic and political progress. During the inauguration of the APC state secretariat in Awka, Ganduje highlighted the party’s commitment to helping Anambra connect with […]
Ohanaeze Rejects Proposal for 31 New States, Demands Equity in State Creation
Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the apex sociocultural body representing the Igbo people, has strongly opposed the proposal by the House of Representatives to create 31 new states, dismissing it as lacking credibility and failing to meet viable state creation criteria. Commending Deputy Speaker Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu for rejecting the initiative, Ohanaeze described the move as immature […]
Governor Lawal Assures World Bank of Zamfara’s Security Gains
Governor Dauda Lawal has assured the World Bank that Zamfara State is making significant progress in tackling banditry and restoring security, paving the way for development initiatives. During an official visit to the World Bank office in Abuja on Friday, the governor discussed strengthening partnerships in education, health, climate resilience, and agriculture. In a statement […]
Kano Governor Appoints Umar Farouk Ibrahim as New SSG
Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has appointed Umar Farouk Ibrahim as the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG), replacing Dr. Abdullahi Bichi, who was relieved of his duties on December 12, 2025, due to health reasons. The governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, announced the appointment on Saturday, stating that it takes effect […]
Aregbesola, Kwankwaso Meet in Lagos to Strategize for 2027 Elections
Former Minister of Interior Rauf Aregbesola and ex-Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso recently held a closed-door meeting in Lagos, reportedly to strategize ahead of the 2027 general elections. A source within their political circles described the meeting as a “marathon session” focused on planning for the next election cycle. The meeting comes on the heels […]
Ex-Adamawa REC Hudu Ari Claims Unfair Dismissal, Insists Binani Won Election
Hudu Ari, the former Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Adamawa State, has alleged that he was denied a fair hearing before his recent dismissal over alleged electoral offenses. Speaking to journalists in Bauchi, Ari claimed that despite submitting multiple letters to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to present his side of the story, his […]
