US President Donald Trump said the US-Iran war would end “very quickly” and reiterated that Iran would not be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon. […]
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“Trial Put On Hold” — Court Awaits Decision On Sowore’s Petition Seeking Judge’s Recusal In Tinubu Defamation Case
Justice Mohammad Umar of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has suspended further proceedings in the alleged criminal defamation case against human rights activist and former […]
“No Direct Financial Benefit Traced To Defendants” — EFCC Witness Admits In Kuru, Arik Air ₦76bn Receivership Trial
A prosecution witness in the ongoing trial involving the former Managing Director of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), Ahmed Kuru, and four others, […]
Turaki-Led PDP Faction Declares Goodluck Jonathan Sole Presidential Candidate For 2027, Grants Him Waiver From Screening
The Tanimu Turaki-led Interim National Working Committee (INWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has declared former President Goodluck Jonathan as the party’s sole presidential […]
“I’m Concentrating On Building A Better Nigeria” — Peter Obi Downplays Jonathan 2027 Speculation After NDC Screening
Former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, on Tuesday downplayed speculations that former President Goodluck Jonathan could threaten his 2027 presidential ambition. Obi spoke after undergoing […]
Criminal Defamation In Nigeria: Protecting Reputation Without Imprisoning Speech, And The Constitutional Balance With Free Expression
In her 1906 book, “The Friends of Voltaire,” English author, Evelyn Beatrice Hall (S.G. Tallentyre) enthuses that “I disapprove of what you say, but I […]
“Nigeria Must Not Fall” — General Yakubu Gowon Warns Tinubu, Politicians And National Leaders Against Do-Or-Die Politics Ahead Of 2027
As “Danjuma Donates N3 Billion, Dangote N500 Million, BUA’s Rabiu N25 Million” — As Tinubu, Jonathan, Shettima, Kukah, Sultan Of Sokoto, Sanusi And Others Pay […]
“Recruitment Violators Risk Prosecution” — FCC Warns MDAs Against Breaching Federal Character Principle
The Federal Character Commission has warned that heads of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies that violate approved recruitment procedures or breach the Federal Character Principle risk […]
“No Actual Election Took Place” — Pantami Withdraws From Gombe APC Governorship Primary Under Protest, Cites Electoral Act Violations
One of the front runners for the gubernatorial ticket of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Gombe State, Prof. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, has […]
Slain security guard of California mosque engaged gunmen in shootout, hailed as hero
The security guard slain at the Islamic Center of San Diego was hailed on Tuesday as a fallen hero who sacrificed his life to keep […]
Arsenal Crowned EPL Champions After 22 Year Wait
Arsenal have been crowned champions of the Premier League for the first time in 22 years, following a crucial slip by Manchester City on Tuesday. […]
‘Anti-Islamic writings’ found in car of California mosque shooting suspects, official says
The alleged gunmen have been identified as Caleb Vasquez, 18, and Cain Clark, 17, the official told Reuters. They were found dead in their car […]
Court Adjourns FCCPC Contempt Proceedings Over Alleged Disobedience of Order Suspending Lending Regulations
Justice Ambrose-Lewis Allagoa of the Federal High Court in Lagos on Tuesday adjourned proceedings to May 22, 2026, for the hearing of committal proceedings filed […]
Some People Told Tinubu I Charmed Clothes I Gifted Him – Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima has disclosed that some individuals from Borno State once advised President Bola Tinubu to stop wearing traditional outfits he gifted him […]
Lagos Bans Movement of Goods on Public Buses June 1
The Lagos State Government has suspended the transportation of goods and heavy luggage on all regulated public transport buses across the state, with enforcement set […]
NATO not drawing up plans for Hormuz mission, top commander says
NATO is not drawing up any plans for a potential mission in the Strait of Hormuz and would need a political decision to do so, […]
NILDS DG, Suleiman, Withdraws From Kwara Governorship
Director General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies, NILDS, Abubakar Sulaiman has announced his withdrawal from the APC Governorship contest. The Director […]
DHQ, US Forces Kill 175 ISIS Fighters in Joint Airstrikes
Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced that joint counterterrorism air operations conducted alongside the United States Africa Command have killed no fewer than 175 ISIS […]
Putin visits China after Trump as Moscow seeks to shore up ties – analysis
Less than a week after US President Donald Trump traveled to China, Russian President Vladimir Putin also arrived in China for a diplomatic visit. This […]
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to visit India from May 23-26
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will undertake a four-day visit to India beginning May 23 to further cooperation in the fields of trade, defence […]