Why Tinubu Forced Egbetokun Out: ₦300bn Police Cash, VIP Security War, and State Police Clash
President Bola Tinubu removed former Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun after months of tension over security reforms, financial interests, and internal power struggles—contrary to claims that he resigned over “family issues.” Presidency and police sources say Egbetokun was summoned to the Presidential Villa on Monday evening and told to step aside immediately. Though his tenure […]
Allow Us Carry Arms to Defend Ourselves!’ Middle Belt Leaders, Farmers Back US Congress Call
Following repeated attacks on farmers by terrorists and armed herders, US President Donald Trump last October labelled Nigeria a Country of Particular Concern (CPC). He tasked US Congressman Riley Moore and House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole to investigate the violence and propose solutions. Their report recommended removing armed Fulani militias from confiscated farmlands and […]
₦8.7bn Money Laundering Case: Court Remands Malami, Wife, and Son, Sets Trial Date
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the remand of former Attorney General of the Federation Abubakar Malami, his son Abdulaziz, and his wife Asabe Malami over alleged “₦8.7 billion money laundering” offences. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik gave the order after the trio pleaded not guilty to a 16-count charge filed by the Economic and […]
Court Backs Ibadan PDP Convention, Declares Turaki Legit Chairman — Wike Camp Pushes Back
An Oyo State High Court in Ibadan has validated the November 2025 PDP national convention, affirming Kabiru Tanimu Turaki as the party’s substantive national chairman. Delivering judgment on Friday, Justice Ladiran Akintola upheld the convention, ruling that it complied with the 1999 Constitution and the Electoral Act 2022 (as amended). The court granted all 13 […]
Bomb Terrorists Harder – Nigerians Demand More US Strikes as Army Struggles
Calls are mounting for the United States to expand its role in Nigeria’s war against terrorism after the Christmas Day bombing of terrorist enclaves in Sokoto failed to halt killings and abductions. Many argue the Nigerian Army is overstretched, under-equipped, and compromised, while US strikes and intelligence support could tip the balance. Zik Gbemre, Coordinator […]
Fintiri Jumps Ship to APC, Atiku’s Son Says NO
Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has officially defected from the PDP to the APC, but Adamu Atiku, son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, refused to move with him. Fintiri announced his defection on Friday during a statewide broadcast, crossing over with 22 out of 24 commissioners. However, Adamu Atiku, Commissioner for Works and Energy […]
U.N. Human Rights Chief Urges Iran to Halt Executions After Protest-Linked Death Sentences
The United Nations’ top human rights official on Friday urged Iran to halt executions immediately, warning that dozens of people could face the death penalty following the first capital sentence connected to January’s mass protests. Speaking before the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk said he […]
Hillary Clinton Tells House Panel She Has No New Information on Epstein, Calls Questions Repetitive
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told members of the House Oversight Committee during nearly six hours of closed-door testimony Thursday that she has no new information about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein or his associate Ghislaine Maxwell, while also criticizing Republicans’ approach to the investigation. In an opening statement that she later posted on […]
Pro-Trump Allies Circulate Draft Executive Order Seeking National Emergency Over Unproven 2020 Election Claims
A group of attorneys and political allies aligned with President Donald Trump is circulating a draft executive order that would declare a national emergency based on alleged Chinese interference in the 2020 election — claims for which there is no verified evidence — according to multiple sources familiar with the effort. The 17-page draft, which […]
Columbia Student Detained by DHS Released After NYC Mayor Intervenes With Trump
A Columbia University student detained by federal immigration agents Thursday morning was released later the same day after New York City’s mayor intervened with President Donald Trump, according to city officials. Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced Thursday afternoon that Trump informed him the student, Elaina Aghayeva, would be “released immediately” following a conversation between the two […]
