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President Trump says Iran drone revenge threat to California is under investigation

President Donald Trump addressed reports of a potential Iranian revenge drone attack targeting California, saying federal law enforcement is actively investigating the threat. The warning followed FBI alerts about possible sleeper cells and unmanned aerial vehicles allegedly positioned off the U.S. coast. The FBI stated that Iran may have planned a surprise drone strike in […]

Senegal passes law doubling penalty for same-s3x relations to 10 years in prison

Senegal’s National Assembly has passed a bill doubling the maximum jail term for same-s3x sexual acts to 10 years, while also criminalizing promotion or financing of such acts. The vote was 135 in favor, none against, with three abstentions, and the law now awaits President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s signature. Under the new law, judges cannot […]

Donald Trump reveals the only thing he admired about Barack Obama

Donald Trump recently made remarks about former U.S. president Barack Obama during a speech in Kentucky, mixing criticism with humor. Speaking to Republican supporters, Trump said there was only one small thing he admired about Obama. According to Trump, he found Obama’s way of walking down the stairs unusual but impressive. He joked that the […]

LaLiga: Sevilla monitor Ejuke’s fitness before Barcelona showdown

Sevilla FC are monitoring the fitness of Nigerian winger Chidera Ejuke ahead of their upcoming La Liga match against FC Barcelona. The winger was unable to complete full training on Wednesday after experiencing slight physical discomfort. Ejuke trained separately from the rest of the squad as the club’s medical team chose to take a cautious […]

Nigerians to face persistent blackout as gas suppliers vow to halt supply over N3.3tn debt

Electricity shortages in Nigeria could worsen as gas suppliers reportedly threaten to stop supplying fuel to power plants over unpaid debts. The warning was revealed by Dr. Joy Ogaji, CEO of the Association of Power Generation Companies, during an interview on Fresh FM. Ogaji explained that the country’s unstable electricity supply is largely linked to […]

Britain should come colonize Nigeria again – Buba Galadima

A chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, Buba Galadima, has sparked debate after suggesting that United Kingdom should return to colonize Nigeria. He made the statement during a discussion about the country’s governance challenges. Speaking on Africa Independent Television (AIT), Galadima said Nigeria’s leaders must focus on protecting citizens and creating an environment where […]

Troops kill over 20 insurgents, recover arms, ammunition in Yobe

Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) under Operation Hadin Kai have killed more than 20 insurgents during a security operation in Goniri, Yobe State. The militants were detected through surveillance as they attempted to surround a military base from different directions. According to Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, troops responded quickly with strong firepower […]

Ireti Kingibe not suspended – ADC dismisses reports

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed reports claiming that Ireti Kingibe, the senator representing the Federal Capital Territory, has been suspended from the party. The party described the circulating claims as false and misleading. In a statement on Thursday, the ADC National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said the party is not aware of any […]

Ekiti Guber Poll: Appeal Court affirms Oluyede as PDP candidate

The Court of Appeal (Nigeria) sitting in Akure has confirmed Dr. Wole Oluyede as the valid governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the 2026 election in Ekiti State. The court ruled on Thursday that the party’s primary election that produced Oluyede was conducted properly and followed the required rules. The three-member panel […]

‘If I don’t give you electricity, don’t vote for me’ – Video of Tinubu’s campaign promise resurfaces amid blackout

An old campaign video of Bola Ahmed Tinubu promising steady electricity has resurfaced online as many Nigerians face persistent power outages. The clip, recorded during the 2022 presidential campaign, shows the president assuring citizens that his administration would ensure constant electricity supply if elected. In the video, Tinubu told supporters that Nigerians should refuse to […]