Obi, Atiku, Tinubu’s 2027 challengers can’t improve Nigeria – Datti
Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, the Labour Party’s (LP) 2023 vice-presidential candidate, has said none of President Bola Tinubu’s major opponents in the 2027 presidential election has the capacity to improve Nigeria. Baba-Ahmed, who was Peter Obi’s running mate…
Economic Governance: “North, Biggest Beneficiary of My Reforms,” Declares Tinubu as Regional Groups Push Back
In a high-stakes defense of his administration’s economic trajectory, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu declared that Northern Nigeria remains the primary beneficiary of his difficult macro-economic reforms and infrastructure investments. Speaking through the…
Political Counter-Offensive: Opposition Parties Rebut Senator Yari’s Vow of APC Rule Beyond 2031
Political tensions across Nigeria’s electoral landscape have escalated following sharp reactions from major opposition coalitions against statements attributed to former Zamfara State Governor and sitting Senator, Abdulaziz Yari. In his recent…
A relative of Khamenei is openly seeking to recruit forces to transition from the Islamic Republic to an Islamic government
Acleric linked to Iran’s ruling family through marriage called the Islamic Republic an obsolete system and told his audience that a “shadow government” already existed. He called on them to form a network of 250,000 people to replace the existing system…
Congo isolates 200 river boat passengers as Ebola response intensifies
The Democratic Republic of Congo has tested and isolated about 200 passengers from a river boat intercepted in Kinshasa after a traveller died of suspected Ebola. Africa CDC says the move is aimed at containing the outbreak as authorities weigh broader…
Talon returns to frontline politics as Benin’s first Senate president
Former Benin president Patrice Talon has been elected the country’s first Senate president, months after leaving office. The new upper chamber, created under a constitutional reform, places Talon at the helm of a key institution despite stepping…
Osun Account Freeze: ADC Rejects Presidency’s Court Order Claim, Alleges Executive Interference
The controversy surrounding the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) restriction on the Osun State Government’s bank accounts has taken a new turn. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has publicly rejected claims by the Presidency…
Defense Architecture Expansion: COAS Appoints GOCs as Nigerian Army Activates Four New Divisions
In a historic overhaul of Nigeria's military command structure, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has approved the appointment of General Officers Commanding (GOCs) and Brigade Commanders for newly established Nigerian Army…
Democratic Mandate: INEC Urges Unregistered Citizens to Mobilize as Continuous Voter Registration Closes Today
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has issued a final nationwide call to all eligible citizens, urging unregistered voters, first-time registrants, and individuals seeking transfer of voting points to complete their enrolment before the…
ALLEGED CHRISTIAN GENOCIDE: U.S. Congress’ move threatens food, health, jobs in Nigeria
…Education, security too… after $3 bn in aid…Experts: This is a diplomatic red alert Nigeria could be staring at one of its biggest humanitarian crises in decades after the United States (U.S.) House of Representatives voted to withhold 100 per cent of…