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By Ismaeel Aleem  The Presidency has declared that President Bola Tinubu’s recent visit to Kaduna State has dispelled opposition claims that the North is hostile to him and the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 elections. Sunday Dare, Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications, stated that the president’s bold trip to Kaduna, despite being labelled a “no-go area,” reaffirmed the region’s support for the APC. On Friday, September 19, 2025, Tinubu visited Kaduna for a one-day working visit. He attended the wedding of Nasirudeen, son of former Zamfara State governor and Senator Abdul’aziz Yari. He also…

By Eniola Amadu  United States President Donald Trump has issued a public warning that “bad things” would follow if Afghanistan did not return control of the Bagram airbase to the United States, after officials in Kabul rejected his demand. Trump posted the message on his Truth Social platform, saying: “If Afghanistan doesn’t give Bagram Airbase back to those that built it, the United States of America, BAD THINGS ARE GOING TO HAPPEN!!!” The comment followed a separate statement from Afghan officials declining the request. Bagram, located about 64km (40 miles) north of Kabul, was the principal US military facility in…

By Ismaeel Aleem  Former lawmaker Bimbo Daramola has declared that Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji remains unperturbed by fellow All Progressives Congress (APC) aspirant Kayode Ojo ahead of the party’s primary election scheduled for October 27, 2025. Addressing journalists in Ado-Ekiti on Sunday, Daramola dismissed rumours that Oyebanji barred cabinet members and local government chairmen from engaging with Ojo and other aspirants, describing the governor as a committed democrat. Daramola, who represented Ekiti North Federal Constituency 1, refuted claims of discord within the APC, asserting that Oyebanji is poised to secure the party’s nomination without any crisis. READ ALSO: Oyebanji reveals…

By Eniola Amadu Britain, Canada and Australia have recognised a Palestinian state, joining more than 140 countries worldwide in a move aimed at advancing a two-state solution. The coordinated decision, announced on Sunday, comes against the backdrop of Israel’s nearly two-year war in Gaza following the October 2023 Hamas attack. Leaders of the three Western nations, historically close allies of Israel, said their recognition was driven by frustration over the conflict’s humanitarian toll and the need to revive prospects for peace. READ ALSO: Albanese faces US backlash over plan to recognise Palestinian state British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, speaking in London,…

By Eniola Amadu  California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a new law prohibiting law enforcement officers from wearing masks while on duty, except in cases involving riot gear, medical reasons, or undercover assignments. Newsom, a Democrat and outspoken critic of President Donald Trump, described the law as the first of its kind in the United States. He argued that masked detentions create “a climate of authoritarianism,” undermining transparency and accountability. “That’s Trump’s America,” he said at the signing ceremony in Los Angeles. READ ALSO: Police arrest robber who shot, dispossessed businessman of jewelry The legislation, named the No Secret Police Act,…

By Eniola Amadu  U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified pressure on Attorney General Pam Bondi to file criminal charges against several of his political opponents, even as he later expressed support for her leadership at the Justice Department. In a series of posts on social media, Trump directly addressed Bondi, citing dozens of public complaints that the Justice Department had not acted swiftly on investigations involving prominent Democrats and critics of his administration. “Pam: I have reviewed over 30 statements and posts saying that, essentially, ‘same old story as last time, all talk, no action. Nothing is being done. What…

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Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has praised the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State for the successful conduct of its local government congresses across the state’s 16 councils, describing the exercise as a testament to the party’s commitment to inclusiveness, fairness, and internal democracy. In a statement issued on Sunday, September 21, 2025, by his Press Officer on Local Matters, Abdulganiyu Abdulqadir, Saraki said the congresses positioned the PDP as a credible alternative to restore good governance in Kwara and Nigeria. Saraki highlighted the maturity and responsibility displayed by delegates, aspirants, and party stakeholders during the congresses, noting that…

By Eniola Amadu  Authorities in the United States say an armed man pretending to be law enforcement was arrested at the venue of a memorial service planned for conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The U.S. Secret Service said the suspect entered State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Friday and was acting suspiciously. A spokesperson for the agency confirmed on Saturday that the man, whose name was not released, was armed and falsely claimed to be a law enforcement officer. READ ALSO: Shagari youths consider armed self-defense against bandits “The individual is not a member of authorised law enforcement working the event…