Political Friction: Presidency and Opposition Lawmaker Dismiss Calls for Tinubu’s Resignation
The presidency alongside elements within the federal legislative opposition have firmly pushed back against coordinated calls demanding the resignation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the nation's prevailing security and economic headwinds.
History Made in Dallas: Messi Standout Double Propels Argentina
Lionel Messi has officially cemented his legacy at the absolute summit of international football. Facing Austria in a highly competitive Group J fixture at Dallas Stadium, the 39-year-old maestro scored twice to lead the defending champions to a clinical…
Insecurity: FG considers plan to let journalists join troops during military operations
The Federal Government is considering a new initiative that would allow journalists to accompany military personnel during selected operations as part of efforts to improve security reporting and strengthen public understanding of the country’s security…
NDC exempts Obi, Kwankwaso from anti-defection oath
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has exempted its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and his running mate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, from signing the party’s anti-defection oath, even as the requirement remains mandatory for all other candidates seeking…
2027: Elected Politicians Will Lose Seats If They Defect – NDC
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has introduced a mandatory indemnity agreement for all its governorship and National Assembly candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections, warning that elected officials who defect from the party will forfeit…
Senior US officials dictate memorandum with Iran to journalists
Senior U.S. officials dictated the memorandum of understanding with Iran to journalists Wednesday after days of secrecy, and Iran suggested that its deal with the United States could be signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Masoud Pezeshkian. Such an…
London Court Acquits Alison-Madueke of All Corruption Charges
In a stunning legal victory that brings an end to a decade-long international legal battle, a London jury has acquitted Nigeria’s former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Mrs. Diezani Alison-Madueke, of all corruption and bribery-related charges. The…
World Leaders Convene for High-Stakes Summit
Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) nations have gathered in Évian-les-Bains, France, for the 2026 summit as global attention turns to ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, as well as economic and technological challenges facing the world. The…
Prisoner Exchange: Obi Commends Nigeria-Ethiopia Deal, Laments Deaths of Four Citizens in Custody
​The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Peter Obi, has formally welcomed the recently concluded bilateral Nigeria Ethiopia prisoner transfer agreement. While describing the cross-border legal framework as a refreshing,…
Troops Rescue Wife of Late Former Defence Spokesman Rabe Abubakar From Bandits
Security Breakthrough After Weeks of Captivity Nigerian troops have successfully rescued the widow of former Director of Defence Information, Rabe Abubakar, following a sustained rescue operation against bandits in Katsina State. The development comes…