Okowa Defeats Ned Nwoko, Wins APC Senatorial Ticket for Delta North
Former Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, has pledged to provide effective and people-oriented representation for Delta North Senatorial District after emerging victorious in the All Progressives Congress senatorial primary ahead of the 2027 general election. Okowa clinched the party’s ticket after defeating incumbent senator Ned Nwoko in the primary election. Reacting to his victory, […]
Court Grants El-Rufai ₦100m Bail, Orders Monthly DSS Reporting
Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai in the sum of ₦100 million with one surety in like sum. Department of State Services (DSS) had arraigned El-Rufai on a five-count amended charge bordering on an alleged breach of national security. Delivering the […]
Dapo Abiodun Wins Ogun East APC Senatorial Primary
Dapo Abiodun has emerged winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primary election for Ogun East Senatorial District ahead of the 2027 general elections. The result was announced in Ijebu-Ode by the returning officer for the district, Wale Bello. According to Bello, Abiodun secured 75,550 votes out of 99,503 votes cast across the nine […]
LIRR Strike Disrupts Commutes for Hundreds of Thousands of New Yorkers
For the first time in more than three decades, tens of thousands of commuters across New York City are preparing to begin the workweek without service from the Long Island Rail Road after workers launched a strike over the weekend. The LIRR, the busiest commuter railroad in North America, normally serves more than 300,000 passengers […]
Trump Warns Iran ‘Clock Is Ticking’ as Peace Talks Stall
U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran on Monday that time was running out to reach an agreement to end the ongoing conflict, as negotiations between Washington and Tehran appeared to remain deadlocked. “They better get moving, FAST, or there won’t be anything left of them,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. “TIME IS OF […]
Earthquake in Southern China Kills Two, Forces Thousands to Evacuate
A 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck China’s southern Guangxi region early Monday, killing two people, injuring several others and causing widespread damage that prompted the evacuation of thousands of residents, according to state media reports. Authorities said four people were injured and more than 7,000 residents were evacuated from Liuzhou following the quake. Emergency crews completed search […]
SEC Raises Alarm Over Surge of Online Ponzi Schemes in Nigeria
The Securities and Exchange Commission has warned Nigerians to stay away from unregistered investment platforms spreading rapidly across social media, saying many operate like Ponzi schemes. In a public notice issued on May 8, the regulator said several online platforms promising guaranteed or unusually high returns are not licensed to operate in Nigeria’s capital market. […]
APC Primaries Trigger Rebellion as Lawmakers Reject Defeats, Threaten Court Battles
The ruling All Progressives Congress is facing growing unrest after chaotic House of Representatives primaries left at least 26 serving lawmakers without return tickets ahead of the 2027 elections. Across several states, angry aspirants accused the party of manipulation, imposed candidates, fake consensus arrangements, and widespread irregularities, with many now threatening legal action. One of […]
LP Crisis Deepens as Otti, Party Leaders Reject Abure’s 2027 Forms
A new leadership battle has broken out in the Labour Party after former National Chairman Julius Abure began distributing nomination forms for the 2027 elections, despite opposition from the party leadership and Abia State Governor Alex Otti. The controversy followed viral photos showing Abure handing forms to party members in Abia State. The Labour Party […]
Outrage Grows Over Oyo School Kidnap as Senate, Yoruba Leaders Demand Swift Rescue
Fresh outrage erupted after viral videos showed abducted teachers pleading for help following the attack on schools in Oyo State. The incident has triggered strong reactions from the Senate, Yoruba leaders, and state governments demanding urgent action. Gunmen on motorcycles reportedly stormed schools in Oriire Local Government Area on Friday, abducting pupils, teachers, and staff […]
