Before the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948, three major Jewish underground groups operated in Mandatory Palestine. These groups — Haganah, Irgun, and Lehi (Stern Gang) — played different roles in the Zionist struggle against British rule and Arab resistance. While members saw themselves as freedom fighters, the British government labelled many of their actions as...

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has raised the alarm over what it describes as a growing attempt to turn Nigeria into a one-party state. In a strong statement, the opposition party urged citizens to stand up for democracy, warning that political dominance by a single party undermines freedom, accountability, and good governance. The PDP emphasized that a vibrant multi-party system is the...

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has declared that Osun State must be reclaimed ahead of the 2027 general elections, describing the state as strategically important to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. National Organising Secretary Sulaiman Argungu stated that the party will rely on the guidance of the Osun APC Elders’ Council in selecting its 2026 governorship candidate. He made the...

Omoyele Sowore, former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), has criticized the ongoing coalition talks among opposition figures ahead of the 2027 general elections, calling them visionless and ideologically hollow. According to him, such efforts will only pave the way for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election. Speaking on Politics Today on Channels...

The 2025 BET Awards, held on June 9 in Los Angeles, brought a thrilling twist for Nigerian music lovers: Ayra Starr stole the spotlight with three major nominations, including Best International Act, Best Female R&B/Pop Artist, and Viewers’ Choice: Best New International Act. Also flying the Afrobeats flag high were Tems, Burna Boy, Rema, and Shallipopi, each securing nods that...