Former US President Donald Trump has insisted that recent joint military strikes by the United States and Israel dealt a devastating blow to Iran’s nuclear programme, claiming it has been set back “decades.” The strikes came during a deadly 12-day conflict between Iran and Israel, marking their most intense confrontation to date. During the conflict,
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has acknowledged receiving 110 letters of intent from political associations seeking registration ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. According to INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, 104 of these applications have been officially acknowledged, while the remaining six—submitted more recently—will be processed within the week. Addressing journalists during a regular
Former Kaduna State Governor and ex-Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nasir El-Rufai, has offered a scathing critique of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, particularly targeting the quality and structure of his ministerial cabinet. During a recent appearance on Arise News, El-Rufai expressed disappointment over what he described as a bloated team of ministers lacking the expertise needed
Despite speculation and political pressure from various quarters suggesting that President Bola Tinubu might replace Vice President Kashim Shettima on the 2027 ticket, insiders say the president is firmly committed to retaining him. Multiple names have been floated, such as Abdullaziz Yari, Nuhu Ribadu, Dr. Mohammed Bago, Senator Uba Sani, Inuwa Yahaya, and Yakubu Dogara,
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is set to meet with All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders as preparations intensify for the July 12 Local Government Elections. The strategic meeting, which will take place at the State House in Marina, is expected to bring together party leaders, elected and appointed officials, as well as all chairmanship and
A major political shift appears underway in Nigeria, as senior figures from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) move forward with establishing a new political entity: the All Democratic Alliance (ADA) At the forefront of this initiative is former PDP Senate President David Mark, currently chairing the National
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has firmly pushed back against recent allegations from political stakeholders and opposition figures accusing the commission of stalling the registration of new political parties ahead of the 2027 general elections. The commission emphasized that political party registration is a constitutional and legal process, not a political gesture, and must
The camp of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has stated that the rising strength of Nigeria’s opposition coalition is causing significant concern within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and among its allies, including the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike. According to Atiku’s spokesperson, Paul Ibe, the
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, officially handed party flags to its slate of 433 local government candidates, 57 for chairmanship positions and 376 for councillorships, in readiness for the upcoming July 12 elections. The event, which also served as a campaign launch, took place at the party secretariat in Ogba,
Olatunbosun Oyintiloye has called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently intervene in a developing crisis surrounding the recent Court of Appeal decision related to the 2022 local government elections in the state. In a press briefing held in Osogbo on Sunday, Oyintiloye warned that rising tensions over the ruling could escalate into a full-blown conflict
