UK Bars Two US Political Commentators from Entering Country
The United Kingdom has barred two prominent US-based political commentators, Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker, from entering the country ahead of scheduled appearances at the SXSW London festival. Britain’s Home Office announced on Monday that the Electronic Travel Authorisations (ETAs) of the two commentators had been revoked, citing concerns that their presence in the country […]
Police, Lagos Government Dismiss Rumours of Bandit Attack in Eleko, Imota
The Lagos State Government and the Lagos State Police Command have dismissed reports of alleged bandit attacks in parts of the state, describing the claims as false and unverified. The rumours, which spread across communities in Eleko and Imota on Monday, triggered panic among parents, many of whom rushed to schools to pick up their […]
Wike: ADC Presidential Primary Was Structured in Atiku’s Favour
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has alleged that the leadership structure of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) was deliberately designed to favour former Vice President in the party’s 2027 presidential primary. Speaking during his monthly media briefing in Abuja on Monday, Wike said it was evident from the composition of the party’s […]
Oyo Abduction: Tinubu Approves 1,000 Forest Guards as NUT Begins Indefinite Strike
National News – President has approved the recruitment of 1,000 forest guards in Oyo State and directed security agencies to intensify efforts to rescue pupils and teachers abducted from three schools in Oriire Local Government Area. The directive came as the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) commenced an indefinite strike across Oyo State and announced plans […]
Tinubu Vows Swift Rescue of Abducted Oyo Pupils, Teachers
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed deep concern over the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, assuring affected families that the Federal Government is intensifying efforts to secure their safe release. In a statement issued on Monday through his official X handle, the President described the incident as […]
21 ISWAP Terrorists Killed in Joint Nigeria-US Airstrike in Borno
National News – A joint counterterrorism operation involving Nigerian security forces and the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) has eliminated 21 suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists during a precision airstrike on a terrorist enclave in Arege, Borno State. Military sources disclosed that among those killed were three mid-level ISWAP commanders allegedly responsible for […]
Iran Suspends Indirect Talks With US Over Escalating Israel-Lebanon Conflict
Iran has suspended all indirect negotiations with the United States through mediators, citing Israel’s ongoing military operations in Lebanon and Gaza as the reason for the decision. According to Iran’s Tasnim News Agency, Tehran announced on Monday that it would halt all exchanges and dialogue conducted through mediators, arguing that conditions necessary for continued peace […]
Babachir Lawal Quits ADC, Alleges Atiku-Favoured Primary Was Rigged
National News — Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), , has resigned from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), alleging that the party’s recently concluded primary election was manipulated to favour former Vice-President and his political associates. In a statement issued on Monday, Lawal described the primary process as “massively rigged,” claiming that the […]
MOSIEND Hails Dokubo-Asari at 62, Describes Him as Symbol of Courage
By Jesse Ese National News – The Movement for the Survival of the Izon Ethnic Nationality in the Niger Delta (MOSIEND) has felicitated Niger Delta leader and traditional ruler, on his 62nd birthday, describing him as a beacon of transformational leadership, courage, and selfless service. In a statement issued on Sunday by the National Woman Leader […]
One Killed, Over 30 Abducted in Fresh Kogi Bandit Attack
By Our Correspondent National News — Panic and fear gripped residents of Ayegunle Bunu community in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State in the early hours of Monday after suspected bandits launched a deadly attack that left one person dead and more than 30 others abducted. The attack, which reportedly occurred around 2:25 a.m., also […]