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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 […]

UCL: Thierry Henry speaks on Arsenal being ‘boring’ to watch under Arteta

Thierry Henry has responded to criticism about Arsenal being “boring” to watch under manager Mikel Arteta. The club legend said people may not enjoy the style of play, but the team deserves respect for consistently getting results and staying competitive at the top of the league. Speaking on CBS Sports, Henry explained that football teams […]

Hezbollah declares new military campaign after Israeli strikes

The Lebanese armed group Hezbollah has announced a new military campaign against Israel following heavy Israeli airstrikes on Beirut. The group said the operation, named “Eaten Straw,” was launched in response to what it described as repeated attacks on Lebanese territory. Shortly after the announcement, Hezbollah fired a large number of rockets toward northern Israel. […]

‘Arsenal is trying to cheat their way to the Premier League’ – Former Chelsea midfielder, John Obi Mikel slams ‘illegal’ corner tactics

Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has criticised Arsenal, accusing the club of using “illegal” corner kick strategies to win games and attempting to cheat their way to the Premier League title. He claimed the Gunners rely too heavily on set-pieces, stifling creativity from players like Saka, Martinelli, Eze, and Ødegaard. Mikel pointed to repeated […]

Trump demands New York attorney general release communications with Michael Cohen after Cohen claimed he was pressured to testify against Trump

Donald Trump’s lawyers have requested that New York Attorney General Letitia James’ office provide all communications with former lawyer Michael Cohen. The demand includes transcripts, emails, notes, letters, and recordings, following Cohen’s claim that he was pressured to testify against Trump. The filing comes ahead of a court submission regarding the reinstatement of a civil […]

British Airways pilot accused of secretly recording women during sexual encounters

A British Airways pilot has been arrested in the UK for allegedly recording sexual encounters with multiple women without their consent and uploading the videos online. Victims reported discovering the recordings after being contacted by others with similar experiences. The 31-year-old pilot reportedly used laptops with music playing to secretly film women in hotel rooms […]

Iran revenge drone attack plot on California revealed in FBI memo

The FBI has issued an urgent alert to California law enforcement over a possible drone attack linked to Iran. Intelligence suggests unmanned aerial vehicles could be launched from an offshore vessel targeting unspecified locations in the state following U.S. strikes that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader. Iranian-made Shahed‑136 “kamikaze drones” are believed to be part of […]

Atlassian to Cut 1,600 Jobs as It Accelerates Investment in AI

Software giant and tech unicorn Atlassian has announced plans to reduce its global workforce by about 10 percent—approximately 1,600 roles—as it shifts resources toward artificial intelligence (AI) and enterprise sales. The job cuts will affect employees across several regions, with about 40 percent of the reductions occurring in North America. Australia is expected to account […]