Dele Farotimi Declares Readiness for Legal Battle, Vows to Fight On
Embattled human rights activist and lawyer, Dele Farotimi, has expressed his readiness to face his ongoing trial with renewed determination. In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday, Farotimi declared himself prepared to confront his challenges, likening his resolve to weapons sharpened and ready for battle. “I am strong enough to rumble unruffled […]
Wike Accuses Odili of Sycophancy, Nepotism, and Political Hypocrisy
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has accused former Rivers State Governor, Dr. Peter Odili, of sycophancy and nepotism, asserting that Odili has traded elder statesmanship for political favoritism. Speaking during a Thanksgiving Service organized by Hon. Martin Chike Amaewhule, the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Wike described […]
176 Dead in South Korea Plane Crash,Investigations Underway
At least 176 people have died after a Jeju Air passenger jet crash-landed at Muan International Airport in South Korea on Sunday morning, according to authorities. The Boeing 737 aircraft, operating as flight 2216 from Bangkok to Muan, veered off the runway during landing around 9 a.m. local time and collided with a wall, officials […]
Massive Protests Erupt in Georgia as Political Crisis Deepens
Thousands of demonstrators formed a human chain in Tbilisi, Georgia’s capital, on Saturday, as the nation faces a growing political crisis. The protest occurred just ahead of the controversial inauguration of Mikheil Kavelashvili, a former Manchester City footballer and ally of the ruling Georgian Dream party, as the country’s new president. Outgoing President Salome Zourabichvili […]
Libyan Minister Holds Key Talks in Syria, Focuses on Military and Security Cooperation
Libyan Minister of State for Communications and Political Affairs, Walid Al-Lafi, arrived in Damascus on Saturday to engage in discussions with newly appointed Syrian officials. During a meeting at Al-Shaab Palace, Minister Al-Lafi held talks with Ahmad al-Sharaa, leader of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS). Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Al-Lafi highlighted the focus on […]
KLM Flight Diverts to Norway After Hydraulic Failure, Skids Off Runway Upon Landing
A KLM Royal Dutch Airlines flight was forced to make an emergency landing at Oslo Torp Sandefjord Airport in Norway on Saturday, December 28, following a hydraulic failure. The Boeing 737-800, operating as flight KL1204 from Oslo to Amsterdam, encountered a loud noise during takeoff, prompting the crew to divert as a precaution. The aircraft, […]
Rivers Crisis: ‘God is Our Ultimate Liberator’ – Gov. Fubara
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has expressed gratitude to God as the ultimate liberator of the state, while acknowledging the unwavering support of the people in navigating the political challenges with his predecessor and current minister, Nyesom Wike. Speaking at the Christmas Ballad hosted by former Rivers State Governor Dr. Peter Odili in Port Harcourt […]
NNPCL Denies Allegations of Presidential Interference, Defends Merit-Based Operations
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has refuted claims that President Bola Tinubu exerts influence over its operations or leadership decisions. In response to an article by Prof. Farooq Kperogi titled Tinubu’s Buharisation of the NNPC, NNPCL’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Olufemi Soneye, dismissed allegations of ethnic bias and undue presidential interference. Kperogi’s piece alleged […]
Ex-Governor Sule Lamido Accuses Tinubu of Deception, Faults Loan Requests
Former Governor of Jigawa State and People’s Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Alhaji Sule Lamido, has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of misrepresenting Nigeria’s economic realities. Speaking on the BBC Hausa program Gane Mini Hanya, Lamido also criticized former President Muhammadu Buhari for what he described as a lack of transparency during his administration. Lamido alleged that […]
VP Shettima Apologises to Victims’ Families After Sokoto Airstrike Incident
Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed condolences to the families of victims killed in an airstrike during a military operation in Silame Local Government Area, Sokoto State. The incident, which occurred on December 25, claimed the lives of ten civilians while targeting the logistics base of the Lakurawa insurgent group in Gidan Sama and Rumtuwa […]
