Nasarawa Senator Buried as SDP Leaders Pay Tribute Chieftains of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), lawmakers, and traditional rulers recently gathered in Lafia, Nasarawa State, to bury the late Senator Godiya Akwashiki. The senator, who represented Nasarawa North, passed away at the age of 52 in an Indian hospital following a prolonged […]
Nigeria Mourns Passing of ‘Omije Ojumi’ Gospel Singer Renowned Nigerian gospel singer, Bunmi Akinnaanu has died after battling a prolonged leg-related illness. The singer passed away on January 12, 2026, in a Lagos hospital, where she had been receiving medical care. Her death was confirmed on Tuesday by fellow gospel musician Ayo Melody. Akinnaanu, widely […]
Gagdi Congratulates Ibrahim Hassan on Appointment as Minister’s Adviser Member of House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Yusuf Adamu Gagdi, has congratulated Rt. Hon. Ibrahim Baba Hassan on his appointment as Senior Special Adviser on Politics, Strategy and Intelligence to the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction. In a statement issued today, Gagdi described the […]
EU Drops Nigeria from High-risk Financial List The European Union has officially removed Nigeria from its list of high-risk third-country jurisdictions regarding money laundering and terrorist financing. This decision follows Nigeria’s successful exit from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) “grey list” in late 2025, after the country implemented significant reforms to […]
Alaafin Absent as Olubadan Emerges Oyo Council of Ona’s Chair The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has emerged as the Chairman of the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs following a long-standing debate over the leadership of the traditional body. The appointment was formalized by Governor Seyi Makinde during an inauguration […]
IMF Chief Visits Ukraine to Secure $18bn Survival Loan IMF Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva arrived in Kyiv on Thursday for a high-level visit to meet with President Volodymyr Zelensky and other top Ukrainian leaders. This marks her first trip to the country since February 2023, occurring as Ukraine enters its fourth year of […]
Going Down Memory Lane on Iran, US Spat The transformation of the United States and Iran from strategic partners into bitter adversaries is a historical saga defined by a shift from mutual admiration to deep-seated suspicion. In the early 20th century, Iran, then known as Persia, saw the United States as a “Third […]
Former Qatari PM Warns: U.S. Military Action Against Iran “Not in Interest of Allies” Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jabr al-Thani, the former Prime Minister of Qatar, has issued a stark warning against potential U.S. military intervention in Iran, stating that such a move would be “catastrophic” for regional stability. In a […]
US to Discuss Hamas Disarmament, Israeli Withdrawal in Gaza Phase 2 Plan US Special Envoy, Steve Witkoff has announced the launch of “Phase Two” of the 20-point plan to end the conflict in Gaza. This new stage shifts the focus from maintaining a ceasefire to the full demilitarization of the enclave, specifically seeking […]
Elon Musk’s X Replaces Iran’s Official Flag Elon Musk has fundamentally altered the presence of the Iranian state on X. By replacing the Islamic Republic’s official flag emoji with the historic Lion and Sun on the platform’s web version, X has signaled a symbolic break from the current regime. This shift toward the […]
