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Iran reviewing latest US response as Trump suggests he can wait
Iran said on Thursday it was reviewing Washington’s latest position on ending the war after United States President Donald Trump warned that military action could resume if Tehran failed to reach an agreement with Washington, Reuters…
‘No community is safe anymore’ — NLC demands urgent action over abductions in Nigeria
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called for urgent and decisive security action following the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, according to a report by TheCable.
Gunmen attacked…
Fubara withdraws from APC governorship primary in Rivers, vows to support whoever emerges as the…
Siminalayi Fubara, governor of Rivers State, has withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary in the state, citing the need to prioritise peace, stability, and unity.
Fubara announced his decision in a…
Despite 35% affirmative action push, APC produces only three female senatorial candidates ahead of…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has produced only three female senatorial candidates in the primaries conducted so far ahead of the 2027 general election, according to a report by TheCable.
Out of Nigeria’s 109 senatorial districts,…
Kwankwaso Working for Tinubu Behind the Scenes, Says Kano Governor’s Spokesperson
Sanusi Bature, spokesperson to Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf, has alleged that Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, former national leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), is indirectly advancing President Bola Tinubu’s political interests ahead…
Turaki-Led PDP Announces Alliance With APM Ahead of 2027 Elections
A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party led by Kabiru Turaki has announced a political alliance with the Allied Peoples Movement ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Ini Ememobong, spokesperson for the Turaki-led PDP faction,…
Israeli Attacks on Gaza Increase After Iran Ceasefire, Monitor Says
Israeli military attacks on the Gaza Strip have intensified sharply in the weeks following the suspension of joint United States-Israeli strikes on Iran, according to a report by conflict monitoring group ACLED.
The report, released on…
UN Rights Chief Calls for Probe Into Nigerian and Chadian Air Strikes
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, has called for independent investigations into reports that air strikes by Nigerian and Chadian forces killed more than 100 civilians in northern Nigeria.
In a…
Trump Faces Growing Pressure as Iran Ceasefire Talks Stall
Efforts to revive negotiations between the United States and Iran appear to have stalled, with both sides hardening their positions amid fears that hostilities could resume in the Middle East, according to an analysis published by Al…
Federal Government in Talks With World Bank Over Fresh $1.25bn Loan
The Federal Government is in advanced discussions with the World Bank over a proposed $1.25 billion loan facility aimed at supporting economic reforms, job creation and competitiveness, according to documents obtained by Channels…