Ozekhome Flags Nigeria’s Slide Into One-Party Rule
Referencing Nigeria’s political past, constitutional lawyer and senior advocate Mike Ozekhome pointed to the fall of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) after 16 years in power—despite its bold assertion that it would govern for 60—as a cautionary tale about the impermanence of political dominance. He warned that President Bola Tinubu’s tightening grip over critical institutions […]
Trump Threatens Musk Amid Fierce Budget Bill Dispute
U.S. President Donald Trump issued a warning on Saturday to his former advisor Elon Musk, vowing “serious consequences” should the tech billionaire attempt to retaliate against Republican lawmakers who support a contentious spending bill. The fragile alliance between Donald Trump and Elon Musk—the former, the world’s most powerful political figure; the latter, its wealthiest private […]
Ooni: Wike’s Entry Into Tinubu’s Cabinet Should Be Studied
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has called on Nigerian universities to delve into the political dynamics that led to Nyesom Wike — a key figure in the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) — securing a ministerial post in President Bola Tinubu’s All Progressives Congress (APC)-led government. Speaking on Thursday during the 2025 Distinguished […]
Jordan Secures First-Ever Spot In World Cup Tournament
Uzbekistan and Jordan etched their names into football history on Thursday by securing qualification for the FIFA World Cup for the first time ever. They’ll be joined at next year’s tournament by regional heavyweight South Korea, who extended their remarkable streak to 11 consecutive World Cup appearances. Uzbekistan sealed their historic qualification with a goalless […]
Defence Chief: Bandits Rely On Support From Local Networks
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Lt. Gen. Christopher Musa, has emphasized that the persistence of banditry and other security challenges is often enabled by local complicity, urging communities to take a more proactive stance in tackling insecurity. Speaking on Thursday during the launch of the Presidential Community Engagement Peace Initiative and the North Central Peace […]
Elon Musk Halts US Space Project Over Rift With Trump
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk announced on Thursday plans to begin phasing out the company’s Dragon spacecraft — a crucial vehicle used to transport NASA astronauts to and from the International Space Station — following a threat from President Donald Trump to revoke SpaceX’s federal contracts. “In light of the President’s statement about cancellation of my […]
Africa’s Future Depends On Its Youth, Gates Declares
The Microsoft co-founder, Bill Gates expressed optimism that the global child mortality rate could be reduced by half from the current five million cases annually and praised Nigeria for its effective local partnerships. He highlighted that Nigeria had exceptional partners who understood how to support government efforts in delivering healthcare. He emphasized that while the […]
No Arrest Plan For Shadow Gov’t Advocates – DSS Lawyer
Akinlolu Kehinde (SAN), lead counsel for the Department of State Services (DSS), clarified on Wednesday in Abuja that the agency does not intend to arrest anyone linked to the proposed shadow government allegedly spearheaded by Prof. Pat Utomi, the 2007 presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress. Kehinde made this remark shortly after filing a […]
We Must Ditch Health Tourism, Make Our Own Drugs — Dangote
Aliko Dangote, Chairman of the Dangote Group, has emphasized the urgent need for Nigeria to curb its reliance on medical tourism and shift focus towards domestic pharmaceutical production. Speaking at the Gates Foundation’s Goalkeepers event in Lagos on Wednesday, Dangote underscored the importance of building a healthcare system robust enough to serve all Nigerians — […]
US Shuts Door To 12 Nations Under New Trump Travel Ban
On Wednesday evening, U.S. President Donald Trump signed a proclamation enforcing a travel ban on nationals from 12 countries, effectively restricting their entry into the United States. The decision marks a significant tightening of immigration controls and is expected to spark both domestic and international debate. Nationals from Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, […]
Far-Right Leader’s Exit Triggers Dutch Govt Collapse
The Dutch government has fallen apart after Geert Wilders pulled his far-right party, the PVV, out of the ruling coalition over disagreements on migration policies. Prime Minister Dick Schoof announced his resignation on Tuesday and submitted the cabinet’s collective resignation to King Willem-Alexander. After an emergency cabinet meeting aired live on television, Prime Minister Dick […]
Explosives Planted Underwater Hit Crimea Bridge, Ukraine
Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) has claimed responsibility for a strategic assault on the Crimean Bridge, reportedly using underwater explosives in an operation that took several months to execute. According to the agency, its operatives planted charges around the bridge’s support structures, equivalent in power to roughly 1,100 kilograms of TNT. The resulting detonation, the SBU […]