Kebbi: APC conducts state congress, elects new officials
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kebbi State has elected new state officials during its congress held at the FIFA Stadium Goru in Birnin Kebbi. Delegates from all 21 local government areas participated in the exercise. The congress was monitored by INEC and ended peacefully without any reports of violence. Alhaji Abubakar Kana-Zuru emerged as […]
Iran: Khamenei’s son, Mojtaba emerges frontrunner to succeed father as supreme leader
Mojtaba Khamenei, son of Iran’s Supreme Leader, is reportedly emerging as a top candidate to succeed his father. International media reports say members of Iran’s Assembly of Experts are considering him, although no official confirmation has been made. Some foreign and opposition outlets claim he has already been selected, but Iranian authorities have not verified […]
France deploys jets over UAE to protect its military bases
France has deployed Dassault Rafale fighter jets over the United Arab Emirates to safeguard its military installations amid escalating regional tensions and Iranian drone activity, Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot confirmed Tuesday. France maintains several hundred navy, air force and army personnel in the UAE, with Rafale aircraft stationed at Al Dhafra Air Base near Abu […]
Gov Bago APC inaugurates new exco in Niger, harps on equity, fairness
Governor Umaru Bago has officially inaugurated the new executive members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Niger State. During the event, he emphasized the need for equity, unity, and fairness within the party structure. Bago urged the newly sworn-in officials to work together and avoid division, stressing that leadership should reflect equal representation across […]
EPL: Sutton predicts Aston Villa vs Chelsea, Man Utd, Arsenal, other fixtures
Football pundit Chris Sutton has shared his predictions for the latest Premier League fixtures, including big clashes like Aston Villa vs Chelsea and Manchester United’s trip to Newcastle. He expects a tight battle at Villa Park, with both sides pushing for crucial points. For Arsenal’s away game against Brighton, Sutton believes the Gunners could edge […]
Political sins cannot lead politicians to hellfire – Oshiomhole
Senator Adams Oshiomhole has said that political sins cannot lead anyone to hellfire. He made the remark during the Edo State APC congress in Benin City while responding to comments about forgiveness within the party. Oshiomhole dismissed past claims that he once said politicians who join APC have their sins forgiven. According to him, politics […]
President Tinubu nominates Tax reforms committee chairman, Taiwo Oyedele, as Minister of State for Finance
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Taiwo Oyedele as the new Minister of State for Finance, replacing Dr Doris Uzoka-Anite, who will move to the Ministry of Budget and National Planning. The nomination was sent to the Senate for confirmation. Oyedele, 50, hails from Ikaram, Akoko in Ondo State, and previously chaired the Presidential Committee […]
Iran war: Trump says US-UK relationship ‘not like it used to be’
US President Donald Trump expressed disappointment in British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, claiming the US-UK relationship has weakened over the handling of recent US-Israeli strikes on Iran. Trump said Starmer was “not helpful” and that ties between the two allies are “not like they used to be.” The criticism follows Starmer’s decision to allow US […]
Israel Strikes Iran’s Assembly Hqs Where Khamenei’s Successor Will Be Chosen
srael has targeted the headquarters of Iran’s Assembly of Experts, the body responsible for choosing the next Supreme Leader following Ali Khamenei’s death. The 88-member clerical assembly convenes to select a successor based on Islamic jurisprudence, political insight, and administrative ability. Interim powers are currently held by a three-person leadership council including the President Masoud […]
EPL: Arteta gives injury updates on six Arsenal players ahead Brighton clash
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has provided the latest injury news ahead of Wednesday’s Premier League trip to Brighton. He gave positive updates on Kai Havertz, Declan Rice, and David Raya, boosting squad morale. Arteta remained cautious about captain Martin Odegaard, who missed the 2-1 win over Chelsea last weekend. “Another one we’ll assess. We have […]