Gilgo Beach Killer Rex Heuermann Faces Life Sentence as Victims’ Families Prepare to Speak
Convicted Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann is expected to be sentenced on Wednesday, with the possibility that he could address the court before receiving multiple life sentences for a series of murders that terrorized Long Island for nearly two decades. At a court hearing in April, Heuermann pleaded guilty to the murders of seven […]
Senate Cuts Recess Short Over Worsening Insecurity
Nigeria’s worsening security challenges have forced the Senate to cut short its recess, with lawmakers summoned for an emergency plenary to address pressing national issues, particularly the escalating insecurity across the country. In a notice issued by the Clerk of the Senate, Emmanuel Odo, senators were directed to reconvene at the Senate Chamber on June […]
Adeleke Launches Re-Election Campaign, Dismisses Ballot Exclusion Fears
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has formally flagged off his re-election campaign in Osogbo, expressing confidence that he will remain on the ballot for the 2026 governorship election despite concerns arising from the Federal High Court’s deregistration of five political parties. Speaking at the campaign launch, which also featured the defection of supporters of former […]
Naira Remains 25.6% Undervalued Despite FX Reforms — IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has stated that the naira remains undervalued by 25.6 per cent despite ongoing foreign exchange reforms implemented by the Nigerian government. In its latest Article IV Consultation Report on Nigeria, the IMF said its Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER) model shows that the local currency is still trading below the […]
Makinde Vows Rescue, Says Oyo Will Never Be Another Chibok
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has pledged to make any sacrifice necessary to secure the release of the 46 pupils and teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area, declaring that Oyo State will never suffer a tragedy similar to the Chibok schoolgirls’ abduction. Makinde made the remarks on Tuesday while addressing protesters led by […]
G7 Leaders Press Trump to Refocus on Ukraine as War Returns to Summit Agenda
Leaders of the Group of Seven nations sought on Tuesday to bring renewed attention to the war in Ukraine, urging President Donald Trump to maintain support for Kyiv and increase pressure on Russia as the conflict enters its fifth year. The war, triggered by Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, has recently been overshadowed by tensions […]
Fresh Blow to Opposition as Court Orders ADC Deregistration
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the deregistration of five political parties, including the African Democratic Congress, over their alleged failure to meet constitutional requirements for continued registration. Delivering judgment on Monday, Justice Peter Lifu directed the Independent National Electoral Commission to remove the affected parties from its register and bar them from […]
DHQ Pledges Action Over Abduction, Death of Gen. Rabe Abubakar
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has pledged to ensure that those responsible for the abduction of retired Maj.-Gen. Rabe Abubakar are identified and brought to justice, following his death while in captivity. Maj.-Gen. Abubakar, a former Director of Defence Information, was abducted alongside his wife on May 30 along the Katsina–Matazu Road while travelling to his […]
Tinubu Unveils New Court of Appeal Headquarters in Abuja
President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated the new Abuja Division Complex of the Court of Appeal of Nigeria, describing the project as a major step toward strengthening the judiciary and enhancing the administration of justice. Represented by Vice-President Kashim Shettima, Tinubu commissioned the facility on Monday in the Dakibiyu area of Abuja. The newly completed complex […]
ADC Defies Court Ruling, Announces Atiku-Amaechi Ticket
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has rejected a Federal High Court judgment ordering its deregistration, describing the ruling as a threat to democracy and political stability. In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party said the judgment represented the strongest indication yet of what it alleged were efforts by the […]
