Trump Demands Say in Iran’s Next Leader, Rejects ‘Lightweight’ Khamenei Son as Airstrikes Redraw the Middle East The “America First” doctrine has taken a startlingly interventionist turn. On Thursday, March 5, U.S. President Donald Trump declared that he must be “personally involved” in appointing the next Supreme Leader of Iran, effectively treating the succession of […]
NNPP Slams U.S. Congress with Formal Protest; Defends Kwankwaso Against ‘Malicious’ Terror and Religious Persecution Allegations The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has officially taken its fight for Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso’s reputation to the halls of the U.S. Capitol. On Thursday, March 5, the party revealed it has sent a formal communiqué to the United […]
Tinubu Promotes ‘Placeholder’ Legend Ibrahim Masari to Special Adviser as Presidency Tightens 2027 Political Coordination President Bola Tinubu has moved to fortify his political “inner sanctum” by elevating one of his most trusted North-West allies. On Thursday, March 5, 2026, the Presidency announced the promotion of Alhaji Ibrahim Kabiru Masari from Senior Special Assistant to […]
Defence Minister Badaru Charges Service Chiefs to Unleash ‘High-Tech’ Strategies to Crush New Terror Cells Nationwide The Federal Government is moving to overhaul Nigeria’s internal security architecture. On Wednesday, March 4, 2026, the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, delivered a stern mandate to the nation’s Service Chiefs: it is time to “outthink and outpace” […]
Tinubu Dispatches Akume, Bianca Ojukwu, and Others to Chicago for Jesse Jackson’s Final Farewell Nigeria is officially joining the world in saying a final goodbye to one of the most significant moral voices of the 21st century. On Wednesday, March 4, President Bola Tinubu constituted a high-profile five-member delegation to represent the “State of Harmony” […]
Gov Fintiri Dumps PDP for APC, Vows to Deliver 85% of State Votes for Tinubu in 2027 In a move that has sent shockwaves through Nigeria’s political landscape, Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has officially abandoned the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to join the All Progressives Congress (APC). The defection, finalized in late February […]
Tinubu Hails Obasanjo at 89, Celebrating a Legacy of Sacrifice, Prison, and Power as Nigeria Honors its Global ‘Kingmaker’ President Bola Tinubu has set aside political differences to celebrate a “giant of Africa.” In a heartfelt message released on Wednesday, March 4, the President hailed former leader Chief Olusegun Obasanjo on the eve of his […]
FG Releases ₦9.99bn to Lockdown HIV Drug Supply and Build World-Class Cancer Centers Nationwide The Federal Government has moved to safeguard the lives of millions of Nigerians by approving a ₦9.99 billion emergency “health shield.” On Wednesday, March 4, the Federal Executive Council greenlit the massive fund to ensure that HIV medications and high-end cancer […]
Reps Greenlight Nigeria’s First Climate Bank to Funnel Massive Private Investment into Renewable Energy and Green Jobs Nigeria is preparing to launch its most ambitious financial tool yet in the fight against climate change. On Wednesday, March 4, the House of Representatives threw its weight behind the creation of a specialized Green and Climate Finance […]
Owo Church Attack Suspect Tells Court How DSS Operatives Snatched Him as Trial Enters Decisive Phase The trial of the men accused of the 2022 St. Francis Catholic Church massacre in Owo took a dramatic turn on Wednesday, March 4, as one of the lead suspects, Idris Ojo, took the stand to recount his “violent” […]
Tinubu Summons FAAN Boss After Ordering Immediate Halt to Airport ‘Cashless Chaos’ That Left Travelers Stranded The Federal Government’s ambitious plan to modernize airport payments has hit a massive roadblock. On Wednesday, March 4, President Bola Tinubu summoned the Managing Director of FAAN, Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, to the Presidential Villa after taking the decisive step […]
Gov Uba Sani and Speaker Abbas Set Massive Voting Target for Kaduna APC as 2027 Battle Lines Are Drawn The political atmosphere in Kaduna State shifted into high gear on Tuesday, March 3, as the state’s most powerful leaders issued a “numerical ultimatum” to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Governor Uba Sani and the […]
Abuja-Kaduna Highway Hits 80% Mark as Construction Crews Work Day and Night to Meet Concrete Road Deadline Commuters who have spent years navigating the “death traps” and security risks of the Abuja–Kaduna expressway finally have a reason to breathe easy. The Federal Ministry of Works announced on Tuesday, March 3, that the reconstruction of the […]
Gov Mai Mala Buni Vows Absolute Loyalty to Benefactor Amid 2027 Political Realignments Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni has sent a clear and dramatic message to the “political whisperers” in Abuja and Damaturu: his loyalty is not for sale. In a stirring address on Monday night, the Governor declared that he would rather face […]
Sophia Momodu’s Lawyer Demands ₦1bn from Davido for ‘Courtroom Assault’ and Social Media Harassment The “State of Harmony” between Afrobeats superstar Davido and his former partner Sophia Momodu has officially collapsed into a high-stakes legal war. On Monday night, March 2, Momodu’s legal team, Punuka Attorneys & Solicitors, served the singer with a massive ₦1 […]
Jalingo Residents Scramble to Safety as Fire Ravages Twin Residential Flats; Firefighters Save Millions in Property It was a narrow escape for several families in Jalingo on Monday, March 2, as a late-afternoon inferno gutted a large residential building in the Agada Atah area of Magami. Despite the ferocity of the blaze, which threatened to […]
Former Acting Accountant-General Nwabuoku to Know Fate April 13 in ₦868m Money Laundering Trial The long-running legal battle over the alleged disappearance of ₦868.4 million from the Ministry of Defence is nearing its conclusion. A Federal High Court in Abuja has officially fixed April 13, 2026, as the day it will deliver judgment in the […]
Oyebanji and Fayose Join Forces in Ikere-Ekiti to Demand Massive Tinubu Vote; APC Swallows PDP Heavyweight Akomolafe The political landscape of Ekiti State shifted decisively on Monday, March 2, as the “State of Harmony” was on full display in Ikere-Ekiti. In a rare and powerful show of cross-party alignment, Governor Biodun Oyebanji and former Governor […]
Turaki-Led PDP Faction Scuttles ‘Fake’ Congress Timetable, Blasts Rival Camp for Spreading Falsehoods After Court Victory The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is fighting back against what it calls a “digital insurgency” designed to spark fresh confusion among its ranks. On Monday, March 2, the National Working Committee led by Dr. Kabiru Tanimu Turaki categorically denied […]
Dangote Refinery Jacks Up Petrol Price to ₦875 After US-Iran Conflict Triggers Global Crude Surge; Depot Sales Halted Nationwide The shockwaves from the Middle East have hit Nigerian gas stations. On Monday, March 2, 2026, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery officially increased its ex-depot petrol price to ₦875 per litre, ending a period of relative price […]