Nigeria Under Siege, Tinubu Failing on Security — Atiku
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of failing in its constitutional duty to protect lives and property, declaring that Nigeria is now “under siege” amid worsening insecurity. Atiku made the remarks on Tuesday while reacting to the death of former House of Representatives member, Abba Anas Adamu, […]
Trump Says Iran Ceasefire Is ‘On Life Support’ as Tensions Escalate
U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that the fragile ceasefire with Iran is “on life support” and “unbelievably weak” after renewed exchanges of fire over the weekend, while dismissing Tehran’s latest peace proposal as “garbage.” The sharp remarks came as Washington and Tehran remained deadlocked in negotiations. Earlier Monday, Iran rejected a U.S. proposal, describing […]
California Mayor Faces Charges in Alleged China Influence Campaign
Eileen Wang, the mayor of Arcadia, has been charged with acting as an illegal foreign agent for China, the United States Department of Justice announced Monday. Federal prosecutors said Wang has agreed to plead guilty. According to court documents, Wang and an associate, Yaoning ‘Mike’ Sun, began operating a website known as U.S. News Center […]
Gov. Adeleke Deposes Osun Monarch Convicted of Fraud in United States
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has approved the deposition of the Apetumodu of Ipetumodu, Joseph Oloyede, following the monarch’s conviction in the United States over fraud-related offences. The Osun State Government said the decision followed the receipt of the Certified True Copy of the judgment delivered by a United States court in Ohio, which convicted […]
Jonathan’s 2027 Bid Faces May 15 Court Hearing
Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed May 15 for definite hearing in a suit seeking to restrain former President Goodluck Jonathan from contesting the 2027 presidential election. The case was filed by Abuja-based lawyer Johnmary Jideobi. Justice Lifu adjourned the matter on Monday after the plaintiff and his counsel failed […]
Nigeria–Turkey Pact Will Boost Anti-Terror Fight — Expert
Military historian Joshua Ocheja has expressed confidence that the recent security agreement between Turkey and Nigeria will strengthen ongoing efforts to combat terrorism and insecurity in the country. The defence pact is among the nine bilateral agreements signed in January during President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s state visit to Turkey, aimed at deepening cooperation between both […]
Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi Moved to Tehran Hospital After Prison Collapse
Imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi has been transferred to a hospital in Tehran more than a week after collapsing in prison, according to her foundation. The transfer followed mounting appeals from her family, supporters, and human rights advocates, who described her condition as critical. Her foundation said Iranian authorities had suspended her prison […]
U.S. and China Announce Joint Drug Trafficking Arrests Ahead of Trump Visit
Authorities in the United States and China have jointly arrested five suspects in an international smuggling and drug trafficking operation, Chinese officials announced Monday, highlighting rare law enforcement cooperation ahead of President Donald Trump’s upcoming state visit to Beijing. According to Chinese state broadcaster CCTV, the operation involved collaboration between the Drug Enforcement Administration and […]
Trump Says He Rejects Iran’s Latest Response as Gulf Tensions Persist
U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday that he was dissatisfied with Iran’s latest response in ongoing negotiations aimed at ending the conflict and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. “I have just read the response from Iran’s so-called ‘Representatives,’” Trump wrote on social media. “I don’t like it.” Trump did not provide details about Tehran’s reply, […]
Starmer Faces Mounting Pressure After Labour’s Election Losses
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing growing pressure over his leadership after severe local election losses triggered calls from dozens of lawmakers within the Labour Party for him to step down. Starmer is expected to use a major speech on Monday to convince critics that he can reset his government’s direction and restore public […]
