Federal Judge Strikes Down Pentagon Press Policy as Unconstitutional
A federal judge in Washington, D.C., has invalidated a Pentagon policy governing media access, ruling that it violates constitutional protections for press freedom and due process. U.S. District Judge Paul Friedman issued the decision late Friday, siding with The New York Times, which challenged the policy in court. The rules, introduced by the Department of […]
Democrats Block DHS Funding Again, Demand ICE Reforms After Minneapolis Shootings
Democratic lawmakers on Friday once again blocked a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security, marking the fifth failed attempt to restore funding since the agency’s shutdown began in mid-February. Democrats say they will not approve funding unless significant reforms are made to Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection, citing concerns […]
Appeal Court Voids Earlier Ruling, Orders Fresh Hearing In El-Rufai Case
The Court of Appeal Nigeria has set aside a previous judgment in a fundamental rights suit filed by former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, ordering that the case be retried before a different judge. In a unanimous ruling delivered on March 17, the appellate court nullified the earlier decision of the Federal High Court, citing […]
FG Orders Arrests Over Alleged Abuse At Delta Festival
The Federal Government has directed security agencies to arrest and prosecute those linked to alleged sexual assault during a cultural event in Delta State. The order was issued by the Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim, following the circulation of a viral video said to show incidents of harassment during the Alue-Do Festival in Ozoro […]
Over 8,000 Inmates Pardon As FG, States Move To Decongest Prisons
Authorities across Nigeria have granted pardons or reduced sentences for more than 8,300 inmates between January 2022 and March 2026, as part of ongoing efforts to ease congestion in correctional facilities. The releases, approved by federal and state governments through Prerogative of Mercy processes, were compiled from official data and reports, showing a steady push […]
Outrage Trails Festival Video As Delta Govt Condemns Alleged Abuse
A viral video allegedly showing young women being sexually harassed during a cultural festival in Delta State has triggered widespread anger and calls for justice. The footage, linked to activities during the Alue-Do Festival in Ozoro, has sparked heavy criticism online, with many condemning the treatment of women captured in the clip. “It is disturbing […]
Anambra Now Safest In Nigeria, Over 60 Criminal Hideouts Dismantled — Soludo
Governor Charles Soludo has declared Anambra State as the safest state in the country, citing a major drop in crime and sustained security operations across the region. Speaking during a live media chat in Awka, the governor said the state had recorded no major security incidents in the last three to four months, while authorities […]
FG Clears Air On UK Deal, Says Only Nigerians Without Legal Status Affected
The Federal Government has clarified that its migration agreement with the United Kingdom applies strictly to Nigerians who do not have legal rights to remain in the country. According to officials, the deal does not involve accepting foreigners, stressing that Nigeria will only take back its own citizens. “For clarity, it is important to state […]
Trump Rebukes Netanyahu Over Iran Gas Strike as U.S.–Israel Strategy Rift Widens
President Donald Trump said Thursday that he had privately urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to proceed with a strike on one of Iran’s largest offshore gas fields, highlighting growing differences between the two allies over how to conduct the war. “I told him don’t do that,” Trump said, adding that he believes Netanyahu […]
Pentagon Seeks $200 Billion in New Funding as Iran War Costs Mount
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday that the Pentagon plans to request additional funding from Congress to sustain operations in the ongoing war with Iran, emphasizing the need to cover both current and future costs “above and beyond” existing resources. A senior administration official confirmed that the Department of Defense submitted a proposed $200 billion […]
