Iyabo Obasanjo Briefs Tinubu on Ogun Ambiton
Senator Iyabo Obasanjo, daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, has formally informed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of her intention to contest the governorship of Ogun State under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Obasanjo disclosed her plans during a private meeting with the president at his residence in Lagos, where she outlined her […]
Iran Accepts Two-Week Ceasefire With US
Iran has accepted a conditional two-week ceasefire proposed by United States President Donald Trump, offering to halt defensive military operations if attacks against the country are suspended. Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi disclosed the decision in a statement posted on X on Tuesday, describing the arrangement as part of a temporary de-escalation effort following […]
2027 Election: South-South Politicians Begin Early Moves for 2027
Political alignments and strategic positioning are already shaping preparations for the 2027 elections across Nigeria’s South-South region, with major contests expected in Delta, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Cross River states, while Bayelsa and Edo will hold off-cycle governorship polls later in the electoral cycle. In Edo State, early permutations are emerging around the Edo South […]
Nigeria Begins Trial of 500 Suspected Terrorists
The Federal Government on Tuesday opened the trial of 500 suspects accused of involvement in terror attacks across northern Nigeria at the Abuja Federal High Court. The suspects are alleged to have participated in attacks that killed over 2,000 Nigerians and caused extensive property destruction. Some were also accused of providing direct or indirect support […]
Kanye West Faces Backlash Over UK Wireless Festival Booking
American rapper Kanye West, known professionally as Ye, has responded to criticism over his scheduled headline performance at London’s Wireless Festival from July 10 to 12, 2026. The controversy emerged after the festival announced West would headline all three nights at Finsbury Park, triggering backlash over his past antisemitic remarks. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer […]
NSCDC Arrests 20 Foreign Nationals in Kano Over Security Concerns
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has detained 20 foreign nationals in Kano State following concerns over their entry and activities, the corps confirmed on Tuesday. According to a statement from the Kano State Command, the suspects were apprehended in the Danbare area of Kumbotso Local Government Area during a security operation prompted […]
BREAKING: FG Suspends New Policies Pending Regulatory Review Framework
The Federal Government has directed ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs) to suspend the rollout of new policies and regulations pending full compliance with the Regulatory Impact Analysis (RIA) Framework, in a move aimed at strengthening policy coordination and improving the business environment. The directive was announced on Tuesday by the Director of the Presidential Enabling […]
ADC Criticises Tinubu Over Repeated Security Assurances
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over what it described as repeated assurances on insecurity that have yet to translate into improved safety across the country. In a statement posted on Tuesday via his X account, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said presidential responses to attacks on communities […]
Kano Assembly Drops Impeachment Notice After Resignation
The Kano State House of Assembly has withdrawn its notice of impeachment against former Deputy Governor Aminu Abdulsalam following his resignation from office. The decision was taken during a plenary session presided over by Speaker Jibril Isma’il after the Majority Leader, Lawan Hussaini, moved a motion to discontinue the process. Speaking to journalists after the […]
Iran War: Trump Issues Stark Warning to Iran Before Deadline
U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that “a whole civilization will die tonight” if Iran fails to reach an agreement with Washington before a Tuesday deadline tied to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Trump made the remarks in a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, describing the situation as a decisive […]
