Author: Friday Omosola

United States Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has confirmed that the Department of War is making preparations for potential military action in Nigeria. This readiness follows growing reports of attacks targeting Christians in the West African nation. Hegseth made his declaration yesterday in a post on X, responding directly to earlier comments from President Donald Trump that threatened military intervention regarding the alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria. READ ALSO: ADC slams Tinubu’s 15% fuel import duty as ‘insensitive’ burden on Nigerians Hegseth wrote: “Yes sir. The killing of innocent Christians in Nigeria — and anywhere — must end immediately. The Department…

Nigerian presidential spokesperson Daniel Bwala has confirmed an upcoming meeting between President Bola Tinubu and U.S. President Donald Trump. In a statement posted on his X page on Sunday, Bwala said the meeting is scheduled to take place soon at either the Nigerian State House or the White House. He said the primary focus of the high-level talks is expected to be the escalating friction that arose after Trump placed Nigeria on a U.S. State Department watch list, citing alleged violations of religious freedom. READ ALSO: Trump threatens military action in Nigeria over alleged christian killings as Tinubu, FG reject genocide…

The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the United Kingdom, Honourable Tunde Doherty, has called on party members in Nigeria and across the diaspora to extend their full support to the newly confirmed minister, Dr. Bernard Doro. The New Daily Prime earlier reported that the Senate had confirmed Dr. Doro’s nomination, and he is currently awaiting the allocation of his ministerial portfolio. Speaking at a dinner held shortly after the Senate’s confirmation, Doherty described the appointment as a great honour for the APC United Kingdom Chapter, noting that it marked a proud moment for members in the diaspora. “We are…

The internal crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) deepened as the faction led by Samuel Anyanwu announced the immediate suspension of the party’s National Chairman, Umar Damagum. The New Daily Prime earlier reported that National Working Committee (NWC) of the party suspended Anyanwu, the National Secretary, Kamaldeen Ajibade, the National Legal Adviser, Okechukwu Osuoha, the Deputy Legal Adviser, and Umaru Bature, the National Organising Secretary. READ ALSO: Convention Crisis: PDP NWC suspends Wike’s ally, Anyanwu, others PDP Spokesperson Debo Ologunagba stated that the decision to suspend Anyanwu and others was made during an emergency NWC meeting in Abuja. He noted…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is facing deepening internal turmoil after its National Working Committee (NWC) announced the suspension of four key officials. The suspended memebers are Samuel Anyanwu, the National Secretary, Kamaldeen Ajibade, the National Legal Adviser, Okechukwu Osuoha, the Deputy Legal Adviser, and Umaru Bature, the National Organising Secretary. The suspension, which is for an initial period of one month, was disclosed by PDP Spokesperson Debo Ologunagba at a press conference in Abuja on Saturday, following an emergency NWC meeting. READ ALSO: Wike warns against using FCT ministry as bargaining tool in PDP crisis The suspended officials have been…

The Federal Government (FG) has inaugurated a nationwide Tax Reform Challenge aimed at encouraging creativity and robust discussion among Nigerian students regarding the country’s new tax laws. Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, announced the initiative yesterday via his official X account. The competition is designed to raise awareness, promote tax education, and foster youth-led constructive dialogue on fiscal policy across the nation. READ ALSO: FG rejects Trump’s claims of large-scale Christian killings This challenge is a strategic move by the committee to enhance public understanding of the new tax policies and provide young…

The Federal Government (FG) has acknowledged and refuted recent claims made by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding widespread killings of Christians in the country. In a Truth Social post shared on the White House’s X handle on Friday, Trump declared Nigeria a “country of particular concern” in response to allegations of a Christian genocide in the country. READ ALSO: FG begins disbursement of tertiary institution staff support fund Reacting, FG dismissed Trump’s call for Nigeria to be designated as a “Country of Particular Concern.” In a statement issued on Saturday through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and signed by its spokesperson,…

The Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, has filed a lawsuit at the Federal High Court in Abuja against the State House of Assembly, the Speaker, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun and others, claiming there is a conspiracy to remove him from office. In the originating summons filed by his lawyer, Reuben Egwuaba, Ewhrudjakpo alleged that members of the state House of Assembly are being pressured to impeach him because he has refused to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)—the platform on which he and the governor were elected. The governor, Douye Diri recently resigned…

A Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice Emeka Nwite, has ruled in favour of the permanent confiscation of $49,700 recovered from Nura Ali, a former Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Sokoto State. The cash was seized during the 2023 general elections. The permanent forfeiture order was granted following a motion brought by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). READ ALSO: Osun 2026: INEC urges political parties to ensure peaceful, transparent primaries ICPC Counsel, Osuobeni Akponimisingha, informed the court that the commission had adhered to a previous interim…

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed Ogun State’s position as “Nigeria’s most dynamic industrial belt,” describing it as the primary engine driving the nation’s economic expansion. The President, speaking through the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole, gave the commendation at the commissioning of Phase Two of Coleman Wires and Cables’ Fibre Optic Factory and the company’s 50th-anniversary celebration in Sagamu. Tinubu praised the state government for maintaining an environment that attracts and supports investors. READ ALSO: Shettima urges ACF to back Tinubu’s agenda, warns against mischief makers dividing Nigeria He lauded Coleman Technical Industries Limited for its critical contribution…