Four Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force (JSDF) soldiers were injured on Monday in an explosion at a munitions storage facility located inside Kadena Air Base, a major United States military installation on the southern island of Okinawa. The incident occurred while the soldiers were handling World War II-era unexploded ordnance (UXO), according to both Japanese and […]
Senator Neda Imasuen, representing Edo South Senatorial District, has formally announced his defection from the Labour Party (LP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), marking a significant shift in Edo State’s political dynamics. The announcement was made during Tuesday’s plenary session at the National Assembly, where Senate President Godswill Akpabio read Imasuen’s letter of resignation […]
Former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, has reiterated that he left behind a total of $150 million and ₦36 billion in the state’s treasury upon leaving office in 2014. Speaking during a one-on-one interview with Rufai Oseni on Arise TV, Obi stated that the funds were spread across three Nigerian commercial banks, with […]
Prominent political leaders, community stakeholders, and youth groups across Nasarawa State have intensified calls for former Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, to contest the 2027 governorship election under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The demand comes amid growing political consultations and grassroots mobilization in the state ahead of the party primaries. […]
Following a dramatic conclusion to the French Open, the latest ATP rankings reveal minimal movement at the top, though there are subtle shifts that signal what could become a summer of fierce competition on the men’s tour. Italian star Jannik Sinner remains firmly entrenched as World No. 1, holding onto his lead with 10,880 […]
Maryam Abacha, widow of Nigeria’s former military Head of State, General Sani Abacha, has once again rejected long-standing allegations that her late husband looted the nation’s treasury during his rule from 1993 to 1998. In a recent interview with Kano Focus, the former First Lady called the widespread corruption claims “shameful lies” and defended her […]
A senior aide to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Aliyu Audu, has resigned from his position as Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs, citing growing discomfort with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC)’s political direction, warning against a drift toward one-party dominance in Nigeria. Audu’s resignation letter, dated June 8, was submitted through the Chief of […]
The Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty Oba Ewuare II, has appointed new chiefs to oversee key dukedoms in Edo State following the suspension of several traditional rulers accused of disloyalty and misconduct. Among the newly appointed leaders is Chief Emmanuel Iyase, who will serve as the Okao Eguae (District Head) of the Ologbo and […]
Former presidential candidate of the National Conscience Party (NCP), Martin Onovo, has declared that no single political party can defeat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections without a broad and strategic opposition coalition. Speaking during an interview in Lagos, Onovo said that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), under Tinubu’s leadership, remains […]
The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Atiku Bagudu, has announced that the Nigerian economy is beginning to yield positive results from the bold economic reforms implemented by the Bola Tinubu administration. Speaking in Lagos on Saturday night, Bagudu stated that increased investor confidence and rising capital inflows are indicative of a turnaround for […]
