2027: Obi Picks Kwankwaso as Running Mate
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has announced former Kano State governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, as his running mate ahead of the 2027 general elections. Obi made the announcement shortly after he was officially confirmed as the NDC’s presidential candidate on Saturday. The development comes as both politicians recently defected from the […]
U.S. Intelligence Suspected Iranian Mines, But Searches Found No Proof
U.S. officials have not confirmed that Iran deployed naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz, despite President Donald Trump’s assertion that Tehran had agreed to remove mines that American forces had not already cleared, according to a report by NBC News citing two U.S. officials and a source familiar with the matter. The report said […]
Trump Signals Withdrawal From Kennedy Center Overhaul Following Court Ruling
President Donald Trump said Friday that he has no intention of continuing his efforts to reshape the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts after a federal judge ruled that major changes to the institution require congressional approval. In a social media post responding to the decision, Trump said he would leave future decisions […]
Nigeria Escaped Bankruptcy Through Subsidy Removal — Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has defended his administration’s decision to remove fuel subsidy, saying the policy rescued Nigeria from what he described as “imminent bankruptcy” and helped stabilise the economy. The President made the remarks on Friday while hosting state governors who paid him a Sallah homage and joined in commemorating the third anniversary of […]
Fubara Reaffirms “Rivers First” Agenda as He Marks Third Year in Office
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the “Rivers First” principle, describing it as the guiding philosophy behind governance and development since he assumed office. In a statement marking his third year in office, the governor said all policies and projects executed by his administration have been driven by the welfare […]
Sowore Backs ₦500,000 Minimum Wage, Blames Political Waste
Rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has defended his proposal for a ₦500,000 minimum wage in Nigeria, insisting that the country has sufficient resources if government spending priorities are properly managed. In a statement shared on his official page, Sowore argued that claims suggesting Nigeria cannot afford a higher minimum wage are misleading, […]
Bala Mohammed: “We Won’t Allow Anyone to Rig Us”
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has said the Allied People’s Movement (APM) will not engage in electoral manipulation during the 2027 general elections, while also warning that the party will resist any attempt to rig it out of victory. Mohammed made the statement on Thursday at the Bauchi Government House during the affirmation of the […]
PDP Faction Moves to Quash Jonathan Ticket Reports
A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party loyal to Nyesom Wike has called on former President Goodluck Jonathan to publicly distance himself from reports linking him to the party’s 2027 presidential ticket. The group, in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Jungudo Haruna Mohammed, described reports of a planned convention to affirm Jonathan […]
2027 Will End Tinubu’s ‘Era of Propaganda’ — Atiku
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has intensified criticism of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, declaring that the era of “political complacency, propaganda, and governance by deception” is nearing its end as Nigerians prepare for the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued through his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku […]
Carney Calls for Renewed U.S.-Canada Partnership Amid Trade Tensions
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday called for a renewed economic partnership with the United States, arguing that closer cooperation between the two neighbors would strengthen both economies and help support American growth. Speaking in New York City, Carney said the global economy is undergoing a period of significant change as the United States […]
