Cyclone Chido Devastates Mayotte, Hundreds Feared Dead
Hundreds are feared dead in Mayotte, a French Indian Ocean territory, after Cyclone Chido unleashed destruction with wind speeds exceeding 225 km/h (140 mph). The powerful storm flattened entire settlements, leaving many, especially those in makeshift shelters, in dire conditions. Rescue teams, bolstered by French reinforcements, are working tirelessly to search for survivors amid widespread […]
Israel Closes Embassy in Ireland Amid Escalating Diplomatic Tensions
Israel announced on Sunday the closure of its embassy in Ireland, citing what it described as Dublin’s “extreme anti-Israel policies.” The move marks a significant decline in diplomatic relations between the two countries. The decision follows Ireland’s recognition of a Palestinian state, its support for an International Court of Justice (ICJ) case accusing Israel of […]
Bangladesh’s Interim Leader Muhammad Yunus Signals Elections by Late 2025
National elections in Bangladesh could occur by the end of 2025, pending the completion of essential electoral reforms, interim government leader Muhammad Yunus announced on Monday. Yunus, the country’s sole Nobel laureate, has headed the interim administration since August following the resignation of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India amid widespread protests. […]
Shekarau Urges Nigerians to Prioritize Presidential Credibility Over Regional Origins
Former Kano State Governor and ex-Senator Ibrahim Shekarau has called on Nigerians to shift focus from a president’s regional origin to their credibility and competence in future elections, starting from 2027. Speaking on Channels TV’s Sunday Politics, Shekarau dismissed debates over the president’s region as irrelevant to governance, emphasizing the need for political parties to field […]
Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger to Exit ECOWAS in January 2025
Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger Republic will officially end their membership in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) by January 29, 2025. This decision was part of the resolutions from the 66th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, held in Abuja. In a communiqué read by Omar […]
Timi Frank Slams Akpabio Over Comments on Rivers Governor Fubara
Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Comrade Timi Frank, has criticized Senate President Godswill Akpabio, describing him as unqualified to judge the character of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Frank’s statement on Sunday in Abuja came in response to Akpabio’s recent remarks accusing Fubara of “treachery and betrayal” against the […]
Governor Abiodun Highlights Infrastructure and Revenue Growth in Ogun
Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has outlined significant achievements in addressing the state’s substantial infrastructural deficit over the past six years of his administration. In an interview at the Ogun State Assembly, Abiodun emphasized that his government has avoided imposing additional financial burdens on residents while enhancing revenue streams to fund development projects. He […]
PDP Denies Wooing Jonathan for 2027 Presidential Election
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed claims that it is urging former President Goodluck Jonathan to run in the 2027 presidential election. Ibrahim Abdullahi, the party’s Deputy National Publicity Secretary, clarified during an interview with BBC Hausa that the PDP has neither issued a presidential ticket to Jonathan nor invited him to contest. “The […]
Delta Governor Slams Tinubu’s Economic Policies as “Pathway to Poverty
Delta State Governor, Chief Sheriff Oborevwori, has sharply criticized the economic policies of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s APC-led government, labeling them a “pathway to poverty” for Nigerians. In a strongly-worded statement, Oborevwori attributed the country’s worsening poverty, hunger, and unemployment crisis to the administration’s economic decisions, particularly the removal of the petroleum subsidy and the […]
Trump Names Richard Grenell as Presidential Envoy for Special Missions
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump announced Saturday the appointment of Richard Grenell, his former intelligence chief and a loyal ally, as the presidential envoy for special missions. Grenell will take charge of U.S. engagement in some of the world’s most contentious regions, including North Korea, Venezuela, and the Balkans. “Ric will work in some of the […]
