Families of Sydney Attack Victims Urge Federal Inquiry Into Antisemitism and Security Failures
Families of victims of the deadly Sydney attack on a Jewish festival issued an open letter Monday urging stronger federal action to address rising antisemitism and alleged security failures behind Australia’s worst mass shooting in three decades. Two gunmen are accused of killing 15 people and wounding at least 40 others during an attack on […]
Jan. 6 Pipe Bomb Suspect Says He Was Not Targeting Congress, Court Filing Shows
A Virginia man charged with placing pipe bombs outside the headquarters of the Republican and Democratic National Committees on the night before the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol told investigators he was not attempting to disrupt Congress’s certification of the 2020 presidential election, according to a newly filed court document. Prosecutors said […]
Kremlin Envoy Praises Trump’s Peace Efforts After Zelenskyy Talks, Key Issues Remain Unresolved
A senior Kremlin envoy praised President Donald Trump’s efforts to broker peace in Ukraine on Sunday, following Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to the White House for talks aimed at ending Russia’s full-scale invasion. Kirill Dmitriev, who also serves as chief executive of the Russian Direct Investment Fund and has been closely involved in contacts […]
Political Shake-Up: Kwankwaso and Kano Governor Set to Join APC
Former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and current Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf are reportedly preparing to defect from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), in a move framed as reflecting the will of Kano voters and political stakeholders. The development was disclosed by Abdullahi Rogo, Director-General of […]
Oyo APC Seeks Clarification on ₦50bn Ibadan Explosion Relief Fund
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has called on Governor Seyi Makinde to provide a detailed account of an alleged ₦50 billion relief fund purportedly disbursed by the federal government for victims of the January 18, 2024, Ibadan explosion. In a statement released on Sunday, Olawale Sadare, APC’s state publicity secretary, said the […]
Sowore Raises Health Concerns Over Tinubu’s Sudden Europe Trip
Former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has stirred public debate following President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s sudden trip out of Nigeria, alleging that the President is battling health challenges. Sowore made the allegation on Sunday while reacting to reports of Tinubu’s unexpected departure to Europe, suggesting that the abrupt travel was health-related and questioning the level of transparency surrounding the development. The activist also […]
“I’m in ADC and Ready for 2027 Presidency.” — Obi
The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has clarified that he does not need to formally defect to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), insisting that he has been part of the party’s coalition from its inception. Obi made the clarification on Sunday night while speaking during an X Space discussion, amid growing speculation about […]
Wike: Backing Tinubu or Joining APC No Guarantee of Second Term
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has warned that joining the All Progressives Congress (APC) or openly declaring loyalty to President Bola Tinubu does not automatically guarantee a second-term ticket. Wike issued the warning on Sunday while addressing supporters during a political engagement in Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State, […]
Putin Warns Russia Will Pursue Goals by Force as Ukraine Pushes for Peace Talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Saturday that Ukraine is showing no urgency in pursuing peace and warned that if Kyiv does not seek a negotiated resolution, Moscow will pursue its objectives by force. Putin’s remarks, reported by Russia’s state news agency TASS, came after a large-scale Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine. Ukrainian President […]
Trump and Zelenskyy to Meet in Florida as Ukraine Pushes for Security Guarantees and Peace Talks
President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy are scheduled to meet Sunday afternoon in Florida, as both leaders seek momentum toward a potential peace agreement to end the war in Ukraine. “A lot can be decided before the New Year,” Zelenskyy wrote Friday in a post on X. The meeting is set for 3 […]
