Tinubu Govt. Denies U.S. Claims of Targeted Killings of Christians in Nigeria Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has denied allegations by the United States that Christians are being targeted and killed in the country. Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, while denying the allegation, described it as misleading and potentially intended to pressure […]
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PDP Will Return To Power In 2027 — Tambuwal
PDP Will Return To Power In 2027 — Tambuwal By Kalu Idika Former Sokoto State Governor, Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has expressed confidence that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will win the Presidency in the 2027 general elections. The former governor made this declaration at a function in the state […]
On Foreign News, Mark Carney sworn in as Canada’s new prime minister.
On Foreign News, Mark Carney has officially taken office as Canada’s 24th prime minister, stepping into leadership at a critical time. The former central banker was sworn in on Friday, replacing Justin Trudeau after winning the Liberal Party leadership. Carney faces immediate challenges, with US-Canada relations strained under President Donald […]
Okpebholo suspends response team over misconduct
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has indefinitely suspended the Public Safety Response Team (PSRT) following multiple complaints of extortion, harassment, and misconduct. The decision comes after a tragic incident on Wednesday at Ring Road, Benin City, where PSRT operatives attempted to seize the steering wheel of a moving vehicle, […]
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria Warns Against Impeachment Plot in Rivers State
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has cautioned against any attempt to impeach Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, calling such a move unconstitutional and futile. In a statement, HURIWA’s National Coordinator, Emmanuel Onwubiko, accused FCT Minister Nyesom Wike of instigating lawmakers loyal to him to remove the governor. […]
Sexual harassment allegation: Niger Delta monarchs call for peace, reconciliation
The Association of Niger Delta Monarchs of Nigeria (ANDMON) has expressed concern over the tensions between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Natasha Akpoti Uduaghan of Kogi Central. The issue stems from a recent change in Senator Natasha’s seat in the National Assembly, which the monarchs describe as embarrassing. In […]
‘Members incurring losses,’ IPMAN laments Dangote, NNPCL fuel price war
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has raised concerns over the ongoing price battle between the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and Dangote Petroleum. Speaking in Awka, Anambra State, the Chairman of IPMAN, Enugu Depot, Mr. Chinedu Anyaso, said the unstable pricing is causing financial losses for […]
Appeal Court stops Sanusi’s reinstatement as Emir of Kano
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has put a hold on the reinstatement of Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II as the Emir of Kano. A three-member panel, led by Justice Okon Abang, ruled on Friday to suspend the enforcement of a previous judgment that had cleared the way for Sanusi’s return. […]
President Tinubu Meets Catholic Bishops Amid Concerns Over Economy and Security
President Bola Tinubu on Friday held a closed-door meeting with leaders of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The delegation, led by Archbishop Lucius Ugorji, included Bishop Matthew Kukah and Cardinal John Onayikan. While the agenda was not disclosed, the meeting follows Nigeria’s recent […]
Constituents commence recall proceedings against Amaewhule.
A lawyer, Kenneth Amadi, has written to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to commence recall proceedings against the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule. The development is the latest twist in the protracted political crisis in Rivers State, which ensued after Fubara fell out with […]