Africa CDC Names Nigeria’s Osinbajo as Strategic Adviser on Health Reform
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has appointed former Nigerian Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo as senior strategic adviser to Director-General Jean Kaseya, as the agency steps up efforts to strengthen the continent’s health systems. The appointment comes as Africa CDC advances its Africa Health Security and Sovereignty (AHSS) agenda, aimed at enhancing […]
Prince Adebayo Calls on Government to Prioritise Security
Prince Adewole Adebayo has condemned the recent attacks in Plateau State, describing the killings of innocent residents as “dastardly” and unacceptable. During a visit to affected communities, Adebayo criticized government leaders at all levels for failing to protect lives and property, emphasising that governance is about serving the people. He called on President Bola Tinubu […]
Democrats Embrace Tax Cuts as Strategy to Win Back Working-Class Voters
Tax cuts are emerging as a central theme in Democratic politics nationwide, as candidates across the party look to address rising living costs and reconnect with working-class voters. Several prominent Democrats have recently unveiled sweeping tax proposals. Senators Cory Booker of New Jersey and Chris Van Hollen of Maryland have each introduced plans aimed at […]
Gasoline Tanker Explosion in Texas Leaves Driver Critically Injured
A gasoline tanker truck erupted into flames early Sunday in Fort Worth, Texas, after colliding with another vehicle and bringing down power lines, authorities said. The driver remains in critical condition. The 18-wheeler, carrying approximately 9,000 gallons of gasoline, veered off the roadway near a Valero gas station following the crash. Fuel began leaking from […]
U.S.-Israel Strikes Across Iran Kill Dozens, Including Children, as Tensions Escalate
At least 34 people, including six children, have been killed following a series of large-scale airstrikes carried out by the United States and Israel across multiple regions in Iran, according to Iranian media and officials. The attacks came after U.S. President Donald Trump issued a deadline for Tehran to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz […]
South Korea’s Spy Agency Says Kim Jong Un’s Daughter Emerging as Likely Successor
South Korea’s intelligence agency has indicated that the teenage daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un can now be regarded as his probable heir—its most definitive assessment to date of her growing political profile and potential to extend the Kim family’s rule into a fourth generation. The girl, described by North Korean state media […]
Tinubu Approves ₦3.3tn Power Sector Debt Settlement Plan
Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a comprehensive payment plan to settle long-standing debts in Nigeria’s power sector under the Presidential Power Sector Financial Reforms Programme. According to his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, the move follows a final review of legacy debts accumulated between February 2015 and March 2025, which have weighed heavily on the sector for […]
No Resignation: ADC Dismisses Mark Exit Claim
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed reports claiming that Senator David Mark stepped down as its National Chairman, describing the allegation as false and misleading. In a statement issued on Sunday, the National Chairman’s Media Office said the report was a fabrication aimed at creating confusion within the party. It maintained that Mark remains […]
2027 Election: Fayemi Kicks Against ‘Kangaroo Endorsements’
Former Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi, has rejected what he described as “kangaroo endorsements” of aspirants for State and National Assembly seats ahead of the 2027 general elections. Reports had indicated that leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) across Ekiti’s 16 local government areas were endorsing candidates for legislative positions, allegedly under the directive […]
INEC Suspends Voter Revalidation Preparations Nationwide
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has ordered the immediate suspension of preparations for its planned nationwide voter revalidation exercise. The directive was conveyed in an internal memo signed by the Secretary to the Commission, Rose Oriaran-Anthony, instructing Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) to halt all publicity and logistical arrangements pending further notice. INEC had earlier […]
