APC Campaign: Wike To Emerge Coordinator for FCT, Rivers
President Bola Tinubu has given the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, a clearly defined role in his 2027 re-election campaign, with the former Rivers State governor expected to lead the campaign structure in Rivers State and the FCT. However, he retains his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The emerging arrangement, according…
Tinubu Tasks Shettima to Lead Nigeria’s UNGA Delegation
President Bola Tinubu has mandated Vice President Kashim Shettima to represent him and leadNigeria’s delegation to the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.The announcement was made on Sunday in a statement by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant tothe President on Media and Communications in the Office of the Vice…
Atiku Demands Tinubu To Explain Third UNGA Absence
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has called on President Bola Tinubu to provide a full explanationfor his third consecutive absence from the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).In a statement issued on Sunday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, PhrankShaibu, Atiku noted that Tinubu stayed away from the 79th session in 2024, the 80th in…
Gaza Situation Catastrophic and Unjustifiable – Ed Sheeran
British singer Ed Sheeran has described the situation in Gaza as “catastrophic, unjustifiable anddisproportionate” while addressing the ongoing conflict during a concert in Philadelphia.Speaking at the start of his show at Lincoln Financial Field on Saturday night, Sheeran said he had longavoided political commentary because he wanted his music and performances to promote unity ratherthan…
Pope Leo XIV Marks 71st Birthday as First American Pontiff
Pope Leo XIV is celebrating his 71st birthday today, marking another milestone as the first American-born pontiff in the history of the Catholic Church.Born Robert Francis Prevost on September 14, 1955, in Chicago, Illinois, he was elected the 267th popeon May 8, 2025, succeeding Pope Francis. He took the name Leo XIV and has dual…
FG Signs Power Bond, Formalise Deal To Offset Gencos Debt
The federal government yesterday officially signed the financing documents for the N728.9 billion Series 2 power sector bond, marking the completion of the transaction designed to settle part of its N4 trillion outstanding obligations to the electricity market. The signing ceremony held in Abuja formalised the financing arrangement after approval had already been secured for…
APC Governors Oppose Wike’s Rainbow Coalition
The Progressive Governors Forum has ruled out supporting or endorsing any political coalition or candidate outside the All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2027 elections, in an apparent reference to the Nyesom Wike-led Rainbow Coalition. Chairman of the Forum and Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, announced the position late Monday after the governors’ meeting in…
Oil Nears $100 Per Barrel As Hostilities Continue Between US & Iran
Oil prices approached $100 a barrel yesterday, with traders and analysts warning of a renewed supply crunch, as hostilities between the US and Iran exacerbated supply concerns. The price of benchmark Brent crude rose above $98 a barrel during the day for the first time since late July, following US strikes on three Iranian crude…
Mbappé: 2026 Could Be My Year to Win Ballon D’Or
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé has said that 2026 could be a good year for him to win the Ballond’Or for the first time.Speaking at a press conference on Monday ahead of Real Madrid’s Champions League match againstInter Milan, the 27-year-old France captain pointed to his record-breaking performances at the 2026World Cup. He scored 10…
Four Years On: Queen Elizabeth II’s 70-Year Legacy Endures
It is the fourth anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s death, and reflections have continued on the enduring impact of her 70-year reign and the memories she left behind.Queen Elizabeth II died peacefully at Balmoral Castle on 8 September 2022 at the age of 96.She remains Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, having ascended the throne in 1952 and…
