Onyejeocha Resigns as Minister of Labour and Employment
Nkeiruka Onyejeocha has formally resigned as Nigeria’s Minister of State for Labour and Employment, becoming the third federal appointee to step down following President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive that political appointees seeking elective office in 2027 vacate their positions. Onyejeocha announced her resignation on Friday via a letter shared on social media, three days after […]
Bwala: Peter Obi Will Never Become Nigeria’s President
Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Policy Communication, has declared that a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Peter Obi, would never become president of Nigeria. Bwala said Obi lacks the characteristics required of someone seeking the nation’s highest office. Speaking on 60 Minutes with Mr Kay on News Central TV […]
2027 Showdown: PDP Ready to Dominate — Wike
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed concerns over the future of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), insisting the party remains strong enough to contest and win elections in 2027. Speaking during a media chat in Abuja, Wike affirmed that the PDP would field candidates for all elective positions, including the presidency, […]
Republican Senators Break With Trump Over NATO Exit Threat
A second Republican senator has joined bipartisan voices in defending NATO, pushing back against President Donald Trump’s suggestion that the United States could withdraw from the alliance. Senators Thom Tillis and Jeanne Shaheen, who co-chair the Senate NATO observer group, emphasized the alliance’s historic support for the U.S., particularly after the September 11 attacks. They […]
Trump Removes Pam Bondi as Attorney General, Names Todd Blanche as Interim Replacement
President Donald Trump announced Thursday that Pam Bondi will step down as attorney general and transition to a role in the private sector. In a statement posted on social media, Trump praised Bondi’s service, saying she would move into “an important new job” to be announced in the near future. The president named Deputy Attorney […]
Search Intensifies for Kidnapped American Journalist in Baghdad
Authorities in Baghdad continued searching Thursday for missing American journalist Shelly Kittleson, who U.S. and Iraqi officials say was abducted earlier this week. Kittleson, a 49-year-old freelance reporter from Wisconsin, was reportedly kidnapped in broad daylight on Tuesday, according to Iraq’s Interior Ministry. Colleagues say she was an experienced and cautious journalist with deep knowledge […]
Army Chief Gen. Randy George Forced to Retire as Pentagon Shake-Up Continues
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed Army Chief of Staff Randy George to step down and retire immediately, the Pentagon announced Thursday. In a statement, Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said the department was grateful for George’s decades of service, confirming his departure as the 41st Chief of Staff of the Army takes effect immediately. The […]
Court of Appeal Upholds Ban on NBC Fines, Dismisses Commission’s Appeal
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has dismissed an appeal by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), affirming a Federal High Court ruling that bars the commission from imposing fines on broadcast stations. Delivering the lead judgement, Oyebiola Oyewumi, on behalf of a three-member panel, upheld the earlier decision and nullified fines imposed on 45 radio […]
Ireti Kingibe Retains ADC Membership After Court Ruling
A Federal High Court has refused a bid to bar Senator Ireti Kingibe from participating in the affairs of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The decision came on Thursday from Justice Peter Lifu, who dismissed an ex parte application filed by some ward leaders in Wuse, Federal Capital Territory, claiming the senator had been suspended […]
INEC Rejects Calls for Chairman’s Resignation, Defends Independence
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed calls for the resignation of its Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, describing such demands as a direct attack on the commission’s constitutional independence. In a statement issued in Abuja, INEC’s Chief Press Secretary, Adedayo Oketola, said allegations of bias against the chairman by political actors were unfounded and […]
