Man Who Tried to Assassinate Trump Sentenced to Life in Prison
U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon on Wednesday sentenced Ryan Routh to life in prison for attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump at Trump’s Florida golf course in September 2024. In imposing the sentence, Cannon sharply condemned Routh’s actions, describing him as “evil,”. She ordered Routh to serve life in prison, plus an additional seven years […]
Nnamdi Kanu Challenges Terrorism Conviction, Files Appeal Over Alleged Legal Errors
Detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has filed a notice of appeal challenging his conviction and multiple sentences imposed by the Federal High Court in Abuja, arguing that his trial was fundamentally flawed and resulted in a miscarriage of justice. In the notice of appeal dated February 4, 2026, Kanu […]
Utomi: Nigerian Leaders Have Painfully Disappointed the Nation
Renowned political economist and public affairs analyst, Prof. Pat Utomi, has said that both past and present Nigerian leaders have painfully disappointed the country and its citizens due to leadership failure driven by excessive self-interest. Utomi made the remark on Wednesday during an interview on Arise Television, where he blamed Nigeria’s governance challenges on the lack of […]
Senate Approves Electoral Act Changes, Ditches Mandatory E-Results Transmission
Nigeria’s Senate has passed the Electoral Act 2022 (Repeal and Re-enactment) Amendment Bill 2026, but its decision to block mandatory electronic transmission of election results has ignited fresh controversy ahead of the 2027 general elections. The bill scaled through its third reading yesterday after intense pressure from the media and civil society groups. However, lawmakers […]
162 Feared Dead as Gunmen Ravage Kwara Village, Red Cross Confirms
A devastating wave of violence swept through parts of north-central Nigeria this week, leaving at least 162 people dead in Kwara State and dozens more killed in a separate attack in Benue, triggering national outrage and emergency security responses. In Kwara, the bloodshed occurred on Tuesday in Woro village, Kaiama Local Government Area, where armed […]
Bill and Hillary Clinton to Sit for Depositions in House Epstein Investigation
Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will give sworn depositions later this month as part of the House Oversight Committee’s investigation into disgraced financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, according to committee Chairman James Comer. Comer said Hillary Clinton is scheduled to testify on Feb. 26, followed by Bill Clinton […]
Former DOJ Official’s Call for Pro-Trump Lawyers to Join Department Draws Criticism
A former Justice Department chief of staff has drawn scrutiny after publicly urging lawyers who “support President Trump” to apply for jobs at the department, raising concerns about political neutrality within the federal prosecutorial ranks. In a post over the weekend on X, Chad Mizelle — who served as a top adviser to Attorney General […]
Sen. McConnell in Hospital After Flu-Like Symptoms
Sen. Mitch McConnell has been hospitalized for medical evaluation after experiencing flu-like symptoms, his office said Monday. “In an abundance of caution, after experiencing flu-like symptoms over the weekend, Senator McConnell checked himself into a local hospital for evaluation last night,” spokesman David Popp said in a statement. “His prognosis is positive, and he is […]
Wike Brokers Truce with NLC, TUC as Abuja Strike Ends
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike has brokered a late-night truce with the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), bringing an end to the strike that disrupted activities across parts of Abuja. The agreement, which paves the way for workers to return to their duty posts immediately, was reached around 3:50 a.m. yesterday after more than three […]
Tinubu Urges World Bank to Fast-Track Support for Nigeria’s Economic Reforms
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday called on the World Bank to deepen and accelerate its partnership with Nigeria, reaffirming that his administration remains firmly committed to sustaining its economic reforms despite the initial pains of adjustment. The President made the call at the State House, Abuja, while receiving a high-level World Bank delegation led […]
