Nigeria, U.S. Deepen Security Ties After Washington Talks
Nigeria and the United States have intensified efforts to strengthen bilateral cooperation on security, counterterrorism, and regional stability following high-level meetings between Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, and senior U.S. government officials in Washington. Ribadu, who embarked on a three-day working visit to the United States from May 4 to May 6, conveyed President […]
NDC Zones 2027 Presidency to South, Boosting Obi’s Chances
Peter Obi moved closer to securing the 2027 presidential ticket of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) after the party zoned its presidential ticket to the South for a single four-year term. The decision was reached unanimously at the party’s national convention held in Abuja on Saturday. The development came barely a week after Obi and […]
U.S. Fighter Jet Disables Two Iranian Tankers Amid Gulf Tensions
The U.S. military said Friday that an American fighter jet disabled two Iranian-flagged tankers using precision strikes aimed at their smokestacks, underscoring the accuracy of the weapons being deployed in the Gulf conflict. United States Central Command released video footage it said showed the vessels — the Sea Star III and the Sevda — being […]
Putin Oversees Scaled-Back Victory Day Parade Amid Ukraine Ceasefire
Russian President Vladimir Putin presided over a notably scaled-down Victory Day parade in Moscow’s Red Square on Saturday, as a temporary three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine took effect. The annual May 9 celebration commemorates the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany in World War II and has traditionally served under Putin as a showcase […]
U.S.-Iran Tensions Persist as Gulf Clashes Test Fragile Ceasefire
The United States and Iran appeared no closer Saturday to ending their conflict as military clashes continued in the Gulf despite a fragile ceasefire, while a new U.S. intelligence assessment suggested Tehran could endure a naval blockade for months. The latest confrontations marked some of the most serious fighting in and around the Strait of […]
Uzodimma Retains APC Governors’ Confidence After Rift
Hope Uzodimma has retained his position as chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) after an attempt by some governors of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to remove him reportedly failed following the intervention of President Bola Tinubu. The development came after reports emerged that some APC governors had allegedly moved to replace Uzodimma with […]
2027: Jonathan Moves Against Suit Challenging Eligibility
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has formally challenged a suit seeking to bar him from contesting the 2027 presidential election, insisting that no constitutional provision prevents him from seeking the office again. Through his lawyer, Chris Uche (SAN), Jonathan urged Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss the suit filed by […]
Amaechi Joins ADC Presidential Race, Picks Nomination Form
Rotimi Amaechi has formally entered the 2027 presidential race after obtaining the presidential nomination form of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The form was collected on his behalf on Friday at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja by a delegation led by former Edo State governor, John Odigie-Oyegun. ADC Deputy National Organising Secretary, Atiku Mohammed, […]
Gov. Abiodun Undergoes APC Screening for Ogun East Senate Race
Dapo Abiodun on Friday appeared before the National Working Committee screening committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as part of the party’s preparations for the Ogun East Senatorial District primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections. The screening exercise was held at the APC national secretariat in Abuja and forms part of the party’s […]
Starmer Rejects Resignation Calls After Labour Suffers Election Setbacks
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Friday that he will not resign despite heavy losses for the governing Labour Party in local and regional elections that saw major gains for the hard-right Reform UK. The elections, widely viewed as an early referendum on Starmer’s leadership, reflected growing voter frustration less than two years after Labour […]
