Kwankwaso Alleges Lagos Plot to “Colonize” Northern Nigeria, Calls for Regional Vigilance 

Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement and the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, has accused Lagos of attempting to “colonize” northern Nigeria through control over emirate leadership, taxation, and economic dominance. Speaking during the convocation ceremony at Skyline University, Kano, Kwankwaso claimed that Lagos influences decisions […]

Russia Launches Largest Missile Attack on Ukraine Since August, Killing Five and Targeting Energy Infrastructure

Russia launched a massive overnight missile and drone attack on Ukraine, targeting power plants and energy infrastructure in multiple regions, including the capital, Kyiv. The assault, the largest since late August and the third biggest this year, forced residents into basements, subway stations, and underground shelters. Ukrainian authorities reported that at least five people were […]

Court Confirms Baruwa as NURTW President, Dismisses MC Oluomo’s Claims 

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has affirmed Alhaji Tajudeen Ibikunle Baruwa as the duly elected President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW). The court upheld a previous judgment by the National Industrial Court, dismissing challenges from rival factions. The appellate panel, comprising Justices Hamma Akawu Barka, Nnamdi Dimgba, and Asmau Ojuolape […]

Shettima Confident in Nigeria’s Economic Recovery, Cites Tinubu’s Reforms 

Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed optimism about Nigeria’s economic recovery, crediting President Bola Tinubu’s reforms for steering the nation toward growth and stability. Speaking at a one-day retreat for presidential aides and unit heads on Saturday in Abuja, Shettima highlighted positive economic indicators, including an increase in crude oil production to 1.8 million barrels […]

Obasanjo Labels Tinubu “Baba-Go-Slow,” Calls for Transformative Leadership 

Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has sharply criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration, branding it as the “reign of Baba-go-slow and Emilokan.” He made the remarks during a keynote address at the Chinua Achebe Leadership Forum at Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut, over the weekend. Speaking on Leadership Failure and State Capture in Nigeria, Obasanjo lamented Nigeria’s […]

Indian PM Narendra Modi Arrives in Nigeria for Landmark Visit 

The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, has arrived in Abuja, marking the first visit by an Indian prime minister to Nigeria in nearly two decades.   Modi was welcomed on Saturday by Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, as he embarked on a state visit to strengthen ties between the two nations. […]

China Inaugurates $3.5B Megaport in Peru, Redefining Trade Dynamics in Latin America

As global attention turns to how Donald Trump’s return to the White House may impact U.S.-China relations, China has taken a bold step to cement its influence in Latin America with the inauguration of a new megaport in Peru. The $3.5 billion Chancay port, developed by China’s state-owned Cosco Shipping, promises to revolutionize trade routes […]