Reactions Pour in Following the Passing of Former President Jimmy Carter at 100
The world is mourning the loss of former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away at the age of 100. Tributes and reflections on his extraordinary life and legacy are emerging from across the political spectrum and beyond. President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden “Today, America and the world lost an extraordinary leader, statesman, […]
Shehu Sani Slams El-Rufai Over Nepotism Remarks Against Tinubu
Former lawmaker Senator Shehu Sani has criticized ex-Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai over his comments on alleged nepotism within the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Sani, who represented Kaduna Central in the 8th National Assembly, accused El-Rufai of selective criticism, stating that the former governor remained silent during former […]
Senate Sets January 31 for 2025 Budget Passage
The Senate has announced that the N49.7 trillion budget for the 2025 fiscal year will not be passed before January 31, 2025. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had presented the budget to a joint session of the National Assembly on December 18, urging lawmakers to expedite its passage. However, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on […]
APC Targets South South Domination in 2027, Says Akpabio
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has expressed confidence that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) will win all six South South states in the 2027 general elections. Speaking during a meeting with Edo State Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo at his residence in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Akpabio described Okpebholo’s September 21 election victory as divinely ordained […]
Atiku Condemns Military Parade for Tinubu’s Son, Calls for Investigation
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has denounced the recent military-style parade involving Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, calling it a gross breach of military protocols. In a statement issued by his media office and signed by his media adviser, Paul Ibe, Atiku described the event as “nauseating” and a deviation from the norms […]
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 […]
