Former Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, Datti Baba-Ahmed, has formally declared his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election. Baba-Ahmed made the announcement during a rally at the Labour Party national secretariat in Abuja on Tuesday. The 56-year-old Baba-Ahmed further pledged to be loyal to the Labour Party on whose platform he rode to be vice …
The United States attempted to seize a Russian-flagged tanker linked to Venezuela on Wednesday, escalating tensions in Latin America and straining relations with Moscow. The move is part of President Donald Trump's push to control oil flows in the region and pressure Venezuela’s government to cooperate with U.S. interests. The U.S. Coast Guard and military …
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has called on security forces to avoid targeting peaceful demonstrators as anti-government protests continue across the country. Tehran’s Grand Bazaar was deserted on Tuesday after security personnel fired tear gas at protesters holding a sit-in at the sprawling market. Similar clashes have occurred since demonstrations began on December 28, driven by …
Currency strategists are forecasting a continued soft outlook for the U.S. dollar at the start of 2026, citing concerns over Federal Reserve independence and the likelihood of further interest rate cuts. The dollar fell nearly 10% against major currencies last year, marking its weakest performance since 2017. Investors weighed the impact of record-high U.S. tariffs, …
The Emeka Bekee-led All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has officially recognized Governor Siminalayi Fubara as the leader of the party in the state, citing provisions in the party constitution. Bekee made the declaration on Wednesday during an appearance on Arise Television’s Morning Show, amid ongoing political tensions involving the Minister of the Federal …
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has urged the Super Eagles to remain calm, disciplined, and focused as they aim for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title. SWAN’s national President, Isaiah Benjamin, issued the advice through a statement released by Secretary-General Ambassador Ikenna Okonkwo on Wednesday. “There is no need to be …
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof Nentawe Yilwatda, has expressed Optimism that Plateau State will give President Bola Tinubu one million votes in the 2027 general elections. Yilwatda, who cited the party’s growing dominance and the collapse of opposition structures in the state, stressed that the APC is now far stronger …
The Metropolitan Police in the United Kingdom says it has charged a 17-year-old suspect with murder following the fatal stabbing of a Nigerian, John Onetufo, in the Lewisham area of London on New Year’s Eve. The charge was disclosed in a statement published on the police website on Tuesday. Onetufo, 23, was earlier reported to …
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has declared the operations of Voya Investment Management (VIM) fraudulent, warning that the platform is designed to deceive unsuspecting investors. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Commission said it neither licensed nor approved the operations of Voya Investment Management. The SEC noted that the online investment platform operates …
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has dismissed calls for him to withdraw from the race for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential ticket and accused President Bola Tinubu of allegedly interfering in the internal affairs of opposition parties. In a statement issued on Tuesday by his media adviser, Paul Ibe, Atiku urged Nigerians to resist …
