June 12, 2026 5:04 pm Former Benue State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Alex Ter Adum; ex-Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye and Peter Dokpesi, son […]
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Insecurity Threatens Nigeria’s Future as Group Urges Tinubu to Take Bold Action
A civil society group, Youth Arise Movement, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently adopt more decisive measures to tackle the worsening security […]
Value of Huntington Beach defense tech startup balloons to $1.8 billion
California defense tech startup Mach Industries said Tuesday it raised $300 million, nearly quadrupling the company’s valuation to $1.8 billion within a year. The Huntington […]
UK Unveils £15m Growth Programme to Drive Nigeria’s Economic Transformation
The United Kingdom has announced a new £15 million Growth Programme for Nigeria aimed at unlocking private investment, accelerating economic reforms and supporting the country’s […]
Geneith Health Leaders Celebrate Democracy Day, Applaud Nigerians For Embracing Anti-Malaria Movement
As Nigeria commemorated Democracy Day, the leadership of the Geneith Health Competition (GHC) joined millions of citizens in celebrating the nation’s democratic journey while applauding […]
The U.S. is investigating two more Mexican governors for connections to cartels
MEXICO CITY — The U.S. is investigating two prominent Mexican governors, multiple sources said, as the Trump administration expands its campaign against high-level Mexican officials suspected […]
Tinubu’s Democracy Day speech long on promises, short on answers – ADC
The African Democratic Congress on Friday described President Bola Tinubu’s Democracy Day address as an admission that the All Progressives Congress has failed to deliver […]
U.S. Carrier George Washington Deploys MH-60 Seahawk Helicopters Near CHINA Flashpoints
USS George Washington carried out helicopter operations in the Philippine Sea on June 9–10, keeping the U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier active inside a […]
June 12: Credible Elections Are a Fundamental Human Right, Not a Privilege – NHRC
As Nigeria marks Democracy Day, the Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission, Chief Tony Ojukwu (OFR, SAN), has declared that credible elections are […]
Raising the Bar in 10th Senate, Barau Sponsored 42 Bills in 36 Months
A total of 42 bills have so far been sponsored by the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I Jibrin, in three years, from […]
Supreme Court rules Alabama may redraw congressional maps to oust a Black Democrat
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday night that Alabama Republican leaders may redraw their congressional voting districts to oust a Black Democrat and elect a […]
ActionAid Says June 12 Democratic Promise Remains Unfulfilled Amid Poverty, Rights Violations
As Nigerians mark Democracy Day, ActionAid Nigeria has raised concerns over what it describes as the country’s failure to fully realize the democratic ideals symbolized […]
Democracy Day: Kaduna governor frees 97 inmates, gives cash grants
Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, on Friday granted clemency to 97 inmates at the Kaduna Correctional Centre as part of activities marking the 2026 […]
“Elections are rigged because Nigerians want it” – Peter Obi speaks on 2027 polls
Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has shared his thoughts on why elections in Nigeria are often marred by allegations of rigging. Speaking during […]
Dickson Says Three-Hour Meeting With Peter Obi Resolved NDC Tensions, Urges Members To Stop Bickering
The National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Senator Seriake Dickson, has disclosed that he held a closed-door meeting with the party’s presidential candidate, […]
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin refuses to commit to following court orders
WASHINGTON — Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, under intense grilling at a Senate hearing Tuesday, refused to commit to abiding by federal court orders. Mullin also conceded […]
NNPC: If This Money Is Recovered, It’s Enough To Fix Our Hospital,Road – Femi Felana
Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, made the remark following the Senate’s decision to withdraw the call for the arrest of a former NNPC managing […]
Fashola: I Never Received Security Votes As Lagos Governor
Former Governor of Lagos State, Babatunde Fashola, on Friday said he did not receive security votes at any time during his eight-year tenure as the […]
Aspiration co-founder sentenced to 14 years for fraud
The co-founder of Aspiration, Joseph Sanberg, was sentenced to 14 years in prison on Monday after defrauding investors and lenders of over $248 million. The […]
EFCC Arrests Airport Security Officer, Two Others Over ₦4.4bn Gold Smuggling In Kano
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested an aviation security officer and two accomplices over an alleged attempt to smuggle gold bars worth about […]