The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially rejected a request to postpone the PDP Ekiti governorship primaries. As a result, the commission reinforced its commitment to the electoral timeline and ensured the process remains transparent and fair. The request came from Abdulrahman and Anyanwu, two expelled PDP members, who sought to disrupt the scheduled…
Rapper Nicki Minaj delivered a powerful UN speech hosted by the U.S. Mission to the United Nations, where she thanked President Donald Trump for addressing the persecution of Christians in Nigeria. Moreover, she said she felt a “deep sense of gratitude” for the administration’s commitment to religious freedom. Additionally, Minaj highlighted the urgent need for…
The latest school attack in Kebbi State has pushed the Senate to demand urgent action. Lawmakers want President Bola Tinubu to approve the immediate recruitment of 100,000 additional military personnel. They believe fresh manpower will strengthen the Armed Forces and boost the national fight against terrorism and banditry. Call for Stronger Security Measures Senator Abdullahi…
The UN Security Council has approved a US-drafted resolution endorsing President Donald Trump’s 20-point plan for Gaza. Thirteen countries, including the UK, France, and Somalia, voted in favor, while Russia and China abstained. A key component of the plan is the creation of an International Stabilisation Force (ISF). The ISF will coordinate with Israel, Egypt,…
Google CEO Sundar Pichai has warned that no company, including Google, will escape the effects of a potential AI market crash. While AI presents transformative opportunities, he said some investment trends have become “irrational,” raising concerns about sustainability. Alphabet’s value has soared to $3.5 trillion, driven by confidence in its AI capabilities and specialized chips…
ISWAP killing claims have intensified fear in Borno State after the terror group announced that it executed a senior Nigerian army officer. The Islamic State West Africa Province said it captured and killed Brigadier-General M. Uba of the 25 Task Force Brigade during an ambush near Wajiroko village. Soldiers from the convoy confirmed that insurgents…
Bello Haliru quits PDP after more than four decades as a major political figure in Nigeria. His decision came in a letter dated November 14, 2025, addressed to the PDP Chairman of Nassarawa Ward 1 in Birnin Kebbi. Copies of the letter also went to the state chairman, the national chairman, and the Chairman of…
Germany Israel relations will see a major change as the German government announced it will lift its partial arms embargo on weapons exports to Israel on November 24. Officials cited the stabilized ceasefire and ongoing peace efforts as key reasons for the decision. Government spokesman Stefan Kornelius said the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, in…
The 2025 WHO Global Tuberculosis Report shows that TB killed over 1.2 million people in 2024. Additionally, an estimated 10.7 million people were infected worldwide. However, despite progress in diagnosis and treatment, the disease remains a major global threat. WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus called the high death toll deeply troubling. He said the…
Former Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, said Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup reflects deep-seated Nigeria corruption. Speaking on Monday in Abuja, Dalung explained that decades of mismanagement and entrenched interests have weakened the country’s football development. He said Nigeria’s loss to DR Congo exposes problems that officials ignored…
