2027: Ganduje Confirms APC Ticket for Abba Yusuf
Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Umar Abdullahi Ganduje, has assured Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, that all aspirants seeking the party’s governorship ticket ahead of the 2027 elections have agreed to step down in his favour. Ganduje gave the assurance on Monday in Kano while formally welcoming Governor Yusuf […]
Israel Launches Large-Scale Gaza Operation to Recover Final Hostage as Ceasefire Talks Advance
Israel said Sunday that its military has begun a “large-scale operation” in Gaza to locate and recover the remains of the last hostage held in the territory, as the United States and other mediators press Israel and Hamas to advance to the next phase of their ceasefire agreement. The announcement came as Israel’s Cabinet convened […]
Obama and Clinton Condemn Minnesota Violence After Death of Alex Pretti, Urge Americans to Speak Out
Former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton on Sunday condemned the unrest in Minnesota following the killing of Alex Pretti, describing the moment as a critical test for American values and calling on the public to speak up and take action. Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama said Pretti’s death was a “heartbreaking […]
CBN Steps In to Fix Cash Shortage via ATM Controls
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced plans to introduce new regulations aimed at improving the efficiency of debit card issuance and Automated Teller Machine (ATM) operations across the country. The CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, disclosed this through his Special Adviser, Fatai Karim, at an event held over the weekend. He said the new […]
Tinubu Departs for Turkey on State Visit to Boost Bilateral Ties
President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Monday, January 26, for a state visit to the Republic of Turkey as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral relations between both countries. The visit, according to a statement issued on Sunday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, is aimed […]
₦128bn Scandal: SERAP Drags Power Minister, NBET to Court
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, and Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Plc. (NBET) over their alleged failure to account for ₦128 billion in missing or diverted public funds. SERAP disclosed this in a statement on Sunday signed by its Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, […]
Truth to Power Now Hard Under Tinubu — Makinde
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has criticised the administration of President Bola Tinubu, saying it has become difficult to speak truth to power under the current government. Makinde made the remarks on Saturday while speaking at a function in Ibadan, where he contrasted the present situation with what he described as a more consultative and open approach during the tenure of late […]
Protests in Iran Subside After Violent Crackdown, Conflicting Death Toll Estimates Emerge
Mass protests that swept across Iran in recent weeks appear to have largely subsided following a severe government crackdown that has left thousands dead, according to official and independent reports. Iranian authorities say at least 3,117 people were killed during the unrest. Human rights organizations, however, dispute that figure. The U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News […]
Senate Funding Deal in Jeopardy After Minnesota Shooting Intensifies Scrutiny of DHS Enforcement
A broad government funding package is facing fresh obstacles in the Senate following the fatal shooting of a Minnesota man by a federal officer, heightening political tensions over immigration enforcement and raising the risk of a government shutdown next Friday at midnight. The legislation, which has already passed the House, requires 60 votes in the […]
Trump Commends U.K. Soldiers After Criticism Over Afghanistan Comments
President Donald Trump on Saturday issued public praise for British soldiers who fought in Afghanistan, appearing to walk back earlier comments that drew sharp criticism from NATO allies. In an interview Thursday, Trump claimed that non-American NATO forces stayed off the “front lines” during the war in Afghanistan and said the United States “never needed” […]
