Atiku Slams Tinubu, Wike Over Blocked PDP Event in Abuja
The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has accused President Bola Tinubu of undermining democratic institutions and attempting to weaken opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general election. Atiku made the allegation on Saturday, May 30, 2026, while reacting to the decision of the Minister of the […]
Obi Accepts NDC Presidential Ticket, Pledges to Tackle Insecurity, Boost Power Supply
The presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Coalition (NDC), Peter Obi, on Saturday formally accepted his nomination and unveiled an ambitious reform agenda aimed at addressing Nigeria’s worsening insecurity, economic challenges and infrastructure deficit. Speaking during his acceptance speech in Abuja on Saturday, May 30, 2026, shortly after emerging as the party’s presidential flag bearer, […]
Ex-England Star Sterling Arrested Over Alleged Drug-Driving Incident
Former England international Raheem Sterling has been arrested on suspicion of drug-driving after his Lamborghini reportedly crashed into motorway barriers on the M3 in Hampshire. The 31-year-old, who most recently played for Feyenoord in the Dutch Eredivisie, was detained following the incident, which occurred on Thursday, May 28, 2026. He has since been released on […]
Edo NUJ Chairman Takes Charge As Acting MD Of EBS
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Mr. Festus Alenkhe, Chairman of the Edo State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), has been made the Acting Managing Director of the Edo Broadcasting Service (EBS). The appointment places him at the helm of the state-owned broadcast organisation, where he is expected to provide leadership and oversee its operations […]
Oyo Terror Attacks: Abducted Principal Pleads With Tinubu, Makinde In New Video, Urges Negotiations With Kidnappers
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Abducted Oyo school principal, Mrs. Folawe Alamu, has sent a passionate appeal to President Bola Tinubu, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, and other stakeholders to abandon forceful rescue efforts and instead negotiate with her captors, warning that the lives of kidnapped teachers and schoolchildren remain in grave danger. She made the […]
PSG Down Arsenal in Budapest to Reclaim Champions League Crown
Paris Saint-Germain have reclaimed European football’s ultimate prize, defeating Arsenal on penalties to retain the UEFA Champions League title at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest on Saturday. The match finished 1-1 after extra time, with PSG ultimately triumphing 4-3 in the shootout. Kai Havertz had given Arsenal a dream start, burying the opening goal into […]
Italy: Five Arrested, Including Two Nigerians, Over Alleged Tourist Rape
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Italian police in Rome have nabbed two Nigerians and three other African migrants over the alleged abduction and gang rape of a 32-year-old Colombian tourist. According to British outlet Daily Express quoted by Truth Live News Media, the victim was reportedly lured away from a restaurant in the Italian capital on May […]
Makinde Wins APM Presidential Ticket for 2027 Election
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has secured the presidential ticket of the Allied People’s Movement (APM) ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general election. Mr Makinde emerged as the party’s candidate during its presidential primary election held in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Saturday. In his acceptance speech, the governor said his decision to seek the […]
Governors Propose ₦100,000 Minimum Wage in Response to Economic Pressure
Nigeria’s state governors have opened discussions on raising the national minimum wage to ₦100,000, in what they say is a response to rising inflation and worsening economic hardship facing workers across the country. The proposal was disclosed on Saturday by the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) and Governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, […]
US Warns It Is “More Than Capable” of Resuming War With Iran as Nuclear Deal Remains Elusive
The warning came directly from Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, speaking at a major defence summit in Asia on Saturday. “We are more than capable, our stockpile