Artemis II Crew Safely Returns After Historic Moon Flyby
Four astronauts aboard Orion spacecraft safely returned to Earth on Friday, completing the first crewed lunar flyby in more than 50 years and marking a major milestone for NASA’s lunar exploration program. The capsule splashed down off the coast of California after a successful re-entry through Earth’s atmosphere, ending a nearly 10-day mission that took […]
ADC Sets Up Convention Committee, Moves Ahead Despite Leadership Crisis
The African Democratic Congress faction led by former Senate President David Mark has unveiled a 22-member committee to coordinate its national convention scheduled for next Tuesday, despite an ongoing leadership dispute and objections from Independent National Electoral Commission. The convention planning committee will be chaired by former governor Liyel Imoke, with former Sokoto governor Aminu […]
Court to Hear Leadership Dispute in ADC on April 14
A Federal High Court in Abuja has scheduled April 14 to hear a suit filed by Nafiu Bala challenging the leadership of former Senate President David Mark in the African Democratic Congress. Bala is asking the court to stop Mark and his allies from acting as the party’s national officers. He insists he never resigned […]
Trump Warns Iran to Honor Ceasefire Terms Ahead of Planned Talks
U.S. President Donald Trump said he expects Iran to comply with what he described as agreed-upon ceasefire terms ahead of scheduled negotiations this weekend, warning that failure to do so could trigger large-scale U.S. military action. Trump announced that Vice President JD Vance, along with senior envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, will represent the […]
China Urges U.S. Probe Into Death of Researcher at University of Michigan
China has called on U.S. authorities to conduct a thorough investigation into the death of a Chinese scientist who was found inside a university building in Michigan. The researcher, an assistant scientist at the University of Michigan, was discovered after falling from a significant height inside the George G. Brown Building, according to a university […]
Melania Trump Denies Epstein Ties, Calls for Congressional Hearings for Survivors
First Lady Melania Trump on Thursday firmly denied any connection to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, dismissing allegations linking them as “mean-spirited” and calling for such claims to “end today.” In a rare appearance at the White House, she also urged Congress to hold public hearings for survivors of Epstein’s sex trafficking network, advocating for sworn […]
Nigeria Not on the Brink, Remains Pillar of West Africa Stability — FG
The Federal Government has dismissed claims that Nigeria is on the verge of collapse, insisting the country remains a key pillar of peace, stability, and economic progress in West Africa. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made this known at the Voice of Nigeria Forum 2026 in Abuja, where he reaffirmed Nigeria’s […]
APC Has Capacity to Govern Nigeria for a Century — Chieftain
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed confidence that it has the capacity to remain in power in Nigeria for more than a century under its current leadership structure. The Yobe State Chairman of the party, Hon. Muhammad Gadaka, made the remark at the Yobe Leadership and Innovation Summit 2026 held in Damaturu, where he said the party remains committed […]
ADC Challenges INEC in Court Over Leadership Records Removal
The faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by David Mark has approached a Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking an order compelling the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to restore its leadership records on the commission’s portal. In a motion on notice filed before Justice Emeka Nwite, the party is asking the court […]
Trump Weighs NATO Withdrawal as Alliance Tensions Rise Over Iran Conflict
U.S. President Donald Trump has reportedly discussed the possibility of withdrawing from NATO, raising fresh concerns about the future of the decades-old transatlantic alliance. At a White House briefing on Wednesday, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt described the U.S.-Israel war against Iran as a “test” that NATO had failed, noting that allied nations declined to contribute […]
