Gov Alia Accused Of Silencing Benue Protesters – APC
The Benue State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has strongly criticized what it termed the “barbaric” crackdown on peaceful protesters, allegedly carried out under the directive of Governor Hyacinth Alia’s administration, in the aftermath of renewed violence and killings in the state. In a statement issued on Sunday, APC State Publicity Secretary Daniel […]
US State Lawmaker’s Death: Manhunt Begins For Assassin
In a jarring eruption of political violence, Minnesota is gripped by fear and fury after a gunman fatally shot Democratic State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband in what authorities are calling a deliberate, ideologically driven attack. State Senator John Hoffman and his wife were also seriously wounded in a coordinated shooting that unfolded just […]
Iran Launches Retaliation After Israeli Nuclear Attack
In a dramatic escalation of tensions, Iran unleashed a volley of ballistic missiles on Israel Friday, launching a retaliatory strike just hours after an Israeli offensive decimated key Iranian military leadership and targeted sensitive nuclear infrastructure. Air raid sirens pierced the air across Israeli cities, with loud explosions rocking multiple areas as Prime Minister Benjamin […]
DSS: Kanu Smuggled Radio Transmitter In Home Goods
The Federal High Court in Abuja has heard detailed testimony alleging that Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), covertly imported a radio transmitter into Nigeria by concealing it among household goods. Testifying as the fourth prosecution witness, a Department of State Services (DSS) operative—identified in court as Mr. DDD—claimed that […]
Atiku, Obi Raise Alarm Over Nigeria’s Failing Democracy
Prominent opposition leaders, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi, have sharply criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration, accusing it of undermining the democratic ideals symbolized by June 12. In separate Democracy Day messages on Thursday, both figures painted a bleak portrait of Nigeria’s current political and economic state, warning […]
MKO As President Would’ve Changed Nigeria – Son Says
Jamiu Abiola, son of late democracy icon Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola, has said Nigeria’s economic trajectory would have been significantly more prosperous had his father been allowed to assume the presidency following his 1993 electoral victory. Speaking during Channels Television’s June 12 Special Forum, held to commemorate 26 years of uninterrupted democratic governance in […]
Bello El-Rufai Recants Criticism Of Ex-President Jonathan
Bello El-Rufai, a member of the House of Representatives and son of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, has openly acknowledged that his past criticism of former President Goodluck Jonathan was marked by youthful naivety. Representing the Kaduna North Federal Constituency, El-Rufai admitted that, at the time, he lacked a full understanding of the complexities […]
London-Bound Plane Crash: India Begins Investigation
India’s aviation minister announced on Thursday that a formal inquiry has been launched into the catastrophic crash of a London-bound Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner in Ahmedabad—a disaster that has now claimed at least 260 lives. “Following the tragic incident in Ahmedabad, a formal investigation has been initiated by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB),” said Aviation […]
Israel Strikes Iran’s Nuclear Sites, Top Commanders Hit
Israel’s military has reported that roughly 100 drones were launched from Iran toward its territory in what appears to be a swift retaliatory move, following an overnight Israeli offensive targeting Iranian nuclear infrastructure. According to the IDF, the strikes resulted in the deaths of several senior Iranian military figures, including Revolutionary Guard commander Hossein Salami. […]
Argentina Records Lowest Inflation In Five Years
Argentina’s inflation rate slowed dramatically in May, offering a rare moment of economic relief in a country long battered by soaring prices. Monthly inflation fell to just 1.5 percent—the lowest level recorded in five years—according to new data released Thursday by the INDEC statistics agency. That marks a notable drop from April’s 2.8 percent figure. […]
We Got Civil Rule In 1999, Not Democracy – Fayemi Laments
As Nigeria marks Democracy Day, former Ekiti State governor Kayode Fayemi delivered a sobering reflection on the nation’s political journey, stating that while civilian rule was restored in 1999, the essence of true democracy remains elusive. Speaking on Thursday, Fayemi acknowledged the symbolic victory of reclaiming the ballot box but argued that electoral participation alone […]
India Plane Crash: Only One Survives Out Of 242 Onboard
Under a scorching midday sun in Ahmedabad, tragedy struck with terrifying force on Thursday as a London-bound Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner plunged into a residential enclave, transforming an ordinary neighborhood into a scene of horror. Of the 242 passengers and crew aboard, only one has been confirmed alive—a solitary flicker of hope amid overwhelming loss. The […]