Trump Threatens 100% Tariff on Canadian Goods Over Potential China Trade Deal
President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened to impose a 100% tariff on all Canadian goods entering the United States if Canada moves forward with a trade agreement with China. “If Canada makes a deal with China, it will immediately be hit with a 100% tariff against all Canadian goods and products coming into the U.S.A.,” […]
LP Crisis: Otti Calls for Unity Following Court Ruling
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has called on the Julius Abure-led faction of the Labour Party (LP) to turn a new leaf, sheathe their sword and respect the judgment of the Federal High Court recognising the Nenadi Usman-led national leadership of the party. Reacting to the ruling, Otti said he was willing to forgive and reintegrate members of the Abure faction if […]
2027 Appointments Open Only to Party Members — APC Chairman
The All Progressives Congress (APC) national chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, has declared that in the 2027 political cycle, only members of the party will be considered for political appointments. Speaking in Abuja during the “Renewed Hope, Promise Kept 2027” meet-and-greet for north-west youth mobilisation, organised by Minister of State for Works, Bello Goronyo, Yilwatda emphasised that while party members would be […]
2027: Atiku Plays Down Obi–Kwankwaso Ticket
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has dismissed speculation about a possible joint presidential ticket involving former Anambra State governor Peter Obi and former Kano State governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, describing the talks as irrelevant to his political ambition ahead of the 2027 general elections. Atiku’s position was conveyed by his media adviser, Paul Ibe, who […]
‘World Betrayal Day’: Kwankwaso Reacts to Yusuf’s Defection
National Leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has declared January 23 as “World Betrayal Day” following the resignation of Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, from the party. Governor Yusuf, who is reportedly set to join the All Progressives Congress (APC), announced his resignation from the NNPP on January 23, 2026, attributing his decision to deepening internal […]
Ex-Lawmakers Push for Rotational Presidency, Endorse Tinubu 2027
The National Forum of Former Legislators (NFFL) has called for the principle of rotational presidency between the north and south to be enshrined in Nigeria’s constitution, aiming to reduce political tension and strengthen national unity. The forum, which comprises former lawmakers from state and federal legislatures, made the call during its 2026 national summit in Abuja on Saturday. The event, convened by Femi […]
Religious Violence Direct Attack on Nigeria — Ribadu
National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu has warned that the federal government will henceforth adopt a tougher stance against religiously motivated violence, treating such attacks as direct assaults on the nation. Ribadu made the remarks on Thursday at the first session of the U.S.–Nigeria Joint Working Group in Abuja, established to address Nigeria’s designation by Washington […]
Utility Companies Warn of Potential Power Outages as Winter Storm Approaches
Electricity and natural gas providers across several states are warning customers to prepare for possible power outages as heavy snow and ice move into the region. Dominion Energy said it is bracing for significant and widespread outages in Virginia and North Carolina due to ice accumulation and snowfall. The company cautioned that if service is […]
Jared Kushner Unveils Vision for ‘New Gaza’ Amid Devastation on the Ground
Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and a key figure in administration-led negotiations over Gaza, this week unveiled an ambitious plan for a rebuilt “New Gaza” featuring high-rise towers, beachfront resorts and modern infrastructure — a vision sharply at odds with the current devastation in the territory after two years of war. Speaking at the […]
Pentagon Strategy Shifts Focus From China to Homeland and Western Hemisphere
The U.S. Defense Department said in a major strategy document released Friday that the military’s top priority is no longer countering China, but instead strengthening security at home and across the Western Hemisphere. The 2026 National Defense Strategy, a congressionally mandated report issued every four years, marks a significant departure from the 2022 strategy under […]
