Osun APC Blasts Adeleke Over UK Violence Claims
The Osun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused Governor Ademola Adeleke of withholding key facts from a visiting British Government delegation while making allegations of political violence against opposition figures ahead of the August 15 governorship election. In a statement issued by its Director of Media and Information, Kola Olabisi, the party was reacting to reports that Adeleke urged […]
Omo-Agege Vows to Revive Ethiope State Creation Bill
Former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has pledged to make the reintroduction of the Ethiope State Creation Bill a top legislative priority if he returns to the Senate in 2027. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Strategy and Communications, Godwin Anaughe, Omo-Agege said efforts to advance the proposal during the 9th National Assembly were hindered by the […]
₦1.3bn PFIPC Controversy: Adeyemi Demands Independent Probe
Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to establish an independent multi-stakeholder panel to investigate the controversy surrounding the alleged Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) and the disputed ₦1.3 billion budget allocation linked to the body. In an open letter dated July 13, Adeyemi commended the President for directing the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to investigate the […]
ADC, Atiku Take Appeal Court Ruling to Supreme Court.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has begun a legal challenge following the Court of Appeal’s decision invalidating congresses conducted by the David Mark-led caretaker leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The ADC presidential candidate has directed his legal team to approach the Supreme Court for a final determination of the party’s leadership dispute. In […]
U.S. and Iran Trade Claims Over Strait of Hormuz as Tensions Threaten Peace Efforts
The United States and Iran both claimed authority over the Strait of Hormuz on Monday following another weekend of military exchanges across the Middle East, adding fresh uncertainty to diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the conflict. The latest escalation was triggered after Iran struck a commercial container ship transiting the strategic waterway off the coast […]
Deadly Bangkok Pub Fire Kills 27, Injures Dozens
A devastating fire tore through a popular nightclub in northern Bangkok overnight, killing at least 27 people and injuring 73 others in Thailand’s deadliest pub fire in nearly two decades. Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul visited the scene on Monday, confirming that rescue crews had recovered 27 bodies from the blaze. “Twenty-seven bodies were moved […]
U.S.-Iran Hostilities Escalate as Gulf Bases Targeted and Hormuz Tensions Deepen
Iran launched retaliatory strikes against U.S. military installations across the Gulf over the weekend after a fresh wave of American attacks, further escalating tensions and casting doubt on the future of a fragile peace agreement centered on the Strait of Hormuz. The latest exchange has intensified concerns over the interim accord signed last month, which […]
Umahi Rallies South-East Support for Tinubu’s Second Term
Minister of Works, David Umahi, has urged Nigerians, particularly residents of the South-East, to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid, citing the administration’s ongoing infrastructure projects across the region. Umahi made the appeal on Sunday in Abakaliki while inspecting a section of the Ebonyi-Benue-Kogi-Nasarawa-Abuja Superhighway. The minister commended the pace and quality of work on […]
Obi Urges Diaspora to Champion Credible Elections
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has called on Africans in the diaspora to play a more active role in promoting credible elections, good governance and accountable leadership, saying Africa’s future depends on citizens’ commitment to defending democracy. Obi made the appeal while delivering a keynote address at the Mandela Hall of the African […]
David Mark: Wealth Without Honour Is Fleeting
National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Senator David Mark, has advised graduating students to prioritise integrity, hard work and character over money and the pursuit of quick success, stressing that “wealth acquired without honour is fleeting.” The former Senate President gave the charge on Sunday while delivering a lecture at the 2026 Graduation, Speech and Prize-Giving Ceremony […]
