Amaechi Takes Swipe at Atiku, Declares Confidence Ahead of ADC Primary
Former Minister of Transportation and former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, has expressed confidence in securing the African Democratic Congress presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 election, saying former Vice President Atiku Abubakar may no longer be electorally viable. Amaechi made the remarks during an interview aired on Trust TV on Monday, May 18, 2026. […]
Oyo APC Guber Aspirants Petition Tinubu Over Alleged Reps Primary Manipulation
Five governorship aspirants of the All Progressives Congress in Oyo State on Monday called on President Bola Tinubu and the party’s National Working Committee to intervene in the crisis trailing the House of Representatives primary elections conducted in the state. The aspirants also demanded free, fair and credible primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections, […]
US Moves to Strip Nigerian Convicted in $11.6m Fraud Scheme of Citizenship
The United States Department of Justice has filed a civil complaint seeking to revoke the American citizenship of a Nigerian-born man, Emmanuel Oluwatosin Kazeem, convicted of masterminding a large-scale identity theft and tax fraud scheme that allegedly defrauded US authorities of millions of dollars. In a statement published on Monday, May 18, 2026, the department […]
US, Nigerian Forces Decimate ISIS Stronghold In Borno, Eliminating 20 Terrorists
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has declared that the ongoing military operations against terrorism are recording major breakthroughs, as airstrikes on terrorists’ hideouts in the North-East has led to the elimination of 20 insurgents. The Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, disclosed this in a statement made available to Journalists. He […]
Beyond Conventional War: Army Chief Urges Commanders To Tackle Evolving Terror Threats
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has appealed to commanders of various army operations across the country to continually review and adapt new strategies to counter emerging and evolving security threats confronting the country. Shaibu has also charged commanders to remain flexible and adaptive in tackling threats posed […]
Bello Secures APC Senatorial Primary Victory in Kogi Central
The All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primary election for Kogi Central has produced a decisive winner, with Bello emerging victorious in a contest that drew significant attention from political stakeholders across Kogi State and the wider North Central geopolitical zone. The primary, conducted under the supervision of an APC-appointed electoral panel, saw Bello polling 72, […]
Tension in Ikole: APC Members Decry Thuggery, Demand Neutral Venues After Violent Attacks
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) from Òkè-Àkò Ekiti, Irele-Ekiti and Ijowa-Ekiti in Ikole Local Government Area of Ekiti State have kicked against the violence, intimidation and attacks that greeted the House of Representatives Primary Election held in Ward 11, Ipao-Ekiti. The APC members decried that the exercise, which ought to […]
U.S. Outlines Visa Requirements For International Football Fans Attending 2026 World Cup
The United States government has released its official visa framework for international visitors planning to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup, providing much-needed clarity for the millions of football fans from around the globe who intend to make the trip to North America this summer. The Department of State confirmed that fans traveling from countries […]
Modric, Perisic Headline Croatia’s 26-Man World Cup Squad
Croatia has named its 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and national coach Zlatko Dalic has once again placed his faith in the golden generation that carried the small Adriatic nation to back-to-back World Cup finals in 2018 and a third-place finish in 2022. Leading the charge are two of Croatian football’s most […]
Bus Knocks Pedestrian Dead in Ogun
A pedestrian has died after being hit by a Toyota Coaster bus at Imowo along the Imowo-Ibadan Road inward Ijebu Ode, Ogun State. The Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Agency confirmed on Monday that the fatal accident occurred around 4:45 p.m. on Sunday. TRACE spokesperson, Babatunde Akinbiyi, said the incident caused heavy traffic congestion […]