Sierra Leone was thrown into chaos as armed men broke into prisons, unleashing detainees from several “major” facilities. The incident unfolded early Sunday morning, marked by an initial attack on a military barracks in the capital city of Freetown. Gunshots reverberated near the presidential residence, causing widespread concern among residents. Amidst the escalating turmoil, the…
Nigeria’s Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagemi, in a stern address to the nation’s politicians, delivered a resounding cautionary message regarding the sanctity of the judiciary in the wake of recent election petition verdicts. The seasoned legal figure, speaking with authority, implored losing candidates to approach defeat with a commitment to moral…
In a crucial move to quell the escalating leadership crisis in Ondo State, President Bola Tinubu stepped in on Friday, unequivocally declaring Governor Rotimi Akeredolu as the Chief Executive of the state. The prolonged discord between factions loyal to Akeredolu and Deputy Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa had posed a significant threat to the state’s political stability….
Renowned journalist Bob Woodward has recently shed light on what he describes as President Donald Trump‘s apparent negligence in addressing the dual crises of the coronavirus pandemic as a national security and health threat. Woodward, known for his investigative reporting, discloses that Trump’s national security adviser, Robert O’Brien, and deputy adviser, Matt Pottinger, sounded the…
Former President Buhari In a recent exclusive interview, opened up about his experiences and sentiments since stepping down from Nigeria’s leadership six months ago. The veteran politician conveyed a nuanced mix of confidence and uncertainty about his governance during the eight-year tenure. Despite maintaining that he exerted his best efforts, Buhari humbly admitted uncertainty regarding…
A recent Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll has unveiled a significant shift in the loyalty of Trump primary voters as the 2024 Republican presidential primary approaches. The poll, conducted on Nov. 15-16 with 2,851 respondents, indicates that more than 60 percent of Trump’s primary voters are open to abandoning their support for the former president in favor…
Labor Party (LP) candidate Mr. Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour made bold False Allegations on November 19, 2023, alleging that the Lagos State Government funded Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s legal dispute post the March 18, 2023, election. However, these False Allegations lack any substantiated proof and have raised concerns about the credibility of the claims. In the absence of…
In a press statement released on Monday, the Kano State Police Command has issued a public alert regarding potential plans by certain groups of political party supporters to instigate violence in the state. The alert, delivered by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Kiyawa, disclosed that these groups intend to take to the streets…
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, faces an uphill battle within the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), as key party figures signal a shift away from his influence. Dr Umar Ardo, the former Special Adviser on Research and Strategy to Atiku, asserts that the majority of PDP organs are no longer aligned with the former vice president….
In an exclusive interview with CNN’s Kaitlan Collins, Democratic Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia revealed that he is seriously contemplating a run for the presidency. Despite concerns raised, particularly from the White House, about the potential impact of his candidacy on President Biden, Senator Manchin remains resolute in his consideration. He dismisses the notion…
