Plateau Bloodshed: Tinubu Vows Swift Action, AI Surveillance
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has vowed to end the wave of deadly attacks in Plateau State, promising decisive action and the deployment of over 5,000 AI-enabled surveillance cameras across the state. The system, already operational in Lagos State and Enugu State, is intended to strengthen intelligence gathering, enhance response times, and prevent future violence. Speaking […]
Tinubu Appoints New PTDF Boss, Renews TCN Chief’s Tenure
Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Shu’aibu Shehu Aliyu as the new Executive Secretary of the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF), while also renewing the tenure of Sule Ahmed Abdulaziz as Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN). The appointments, which take immediate effect, were announced in a statement […]
Political Firestorm: Mark Confronts Tinubu Over One-Party Bid
National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), David Mark, has openly challenged Bola Ahmed Tinubu to explain what he described as growing fears within the ruling party despite its overwhelming political control. Speaking at a press conference, Mark criticised recent developments involving the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), particularly the removal of some ADC […]
7.4-Magnitude Quake Triggers Small Tsunami Waves in Indonesia, One Dead
A powerful earthquake struck waters off Indonesia early Thursday, triggering small tsunami waves, damaging buildings, and leaving at least one person dead, officials said. The U.S. Geological Survey reported the quake measured 7.4 in magnitude and was centered in the Molucca Sea at a depth of about 35 kilometers (22 miles). Tsunami waves were detected […]
Trump Escalates NATO Criticism Amid Deepening Rift Over Iran War
President Donald Trump has intensified his criticism of NATO, raising the possibility of a U.S. withdrawal and highlighting growing tensions within the transatlantic alliance—particularly over the war involving Iran. Speaking at a private White House event, Trump accused NATO allies of treating the United States unfairly and warned that similar issues could arise in the […]
Supreme Court Signals Skepticism as Trump Attends Birthright Citizenship Hearing
President Donald Trump made history on Wednesday by becoming the first sitting U.S. president to attend oral arguments at the U.S. Supreme Court, where justices appeared doubtful of his administration’s effort to restrict birthright citizenship. During more than two hours of arguments, several justices—including members of the Court’s conservative wing—questioned the legal basis of Trump’s […]
FG Declares April 3 and 6 Public Holidays for Easter Celebration
The Federal Government has declared Friday, April 3, and Monday, April 6, as public holidays to mark this year’s Easter celebration. The announcement was made by the Ministry of Interior on behalf of the minister, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in a statement issued by Permanent Secretary Magdalene Ajani. According to the statement, the minister congratulated Christians in […]
Tinubu Visits Jos Today Over Deadly Plateau Attack
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will today, Thursday, April 2, 2026, visit Jos following a deadly attack in Angwan Rukuba that left at least 28 people dead and several others injured. The visit is aimed at commiserating with the government and people of Plateau State after the violence, which occurred on Sunday in Jos North Local […]
LP Gears Up: Congresses on April 23, Convention on April 28
The Labour Party (LP) has announced April 23 as the new start date for its postponed congresses, with the national convention scheduled for April 28 in Umuahia reset the party’s internal structure ahead of the 2027 elections. National Chairman Nenadi Usman, speaking on Arise Television, described the schedule as part of a renewed commitment to […]
INEC Cuts Ties with ADC Factions, Drops Mark
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced it will no longer accept correspondences from either faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by David Mark or Rafiu Bala, pending the resolution of their leadership crisis in court. In a statement signed by Mohammed Kudu, the commission said it would also suspend all engagements […]
