Mojtaba Khamenei Named Iran’s New Supreme Leader After Father’s Assassination
Iran has appointed Mojtaba Khamenei as its new supreme leader, roughly a week after the killing of his father, Ali Khamenei, in joint U.S.-Israeli strikes that have plunged the Middle East into a widening conflict. The Assembly of Experts, the constitutional body responsible for selecting Iran’s supreme leader, formally named the 56-year-old cleric as the […]
U.S. Strike on Suspected Drug Trafficking Vessel in Pacific Kills Six, Military Says
The United States carried out a strike against a vessel in the eastern Pacific on Sunday, killing six people, according to the United States Southern Command. Officials said the operation was authorized by SOUTHCOM commander Francis L. Donovan, a Marine Corps general. In a statement posted on X, the command said the targeted boat was […]
Oyo PDP Endorses Makinde, Vows Party Unity Ahead of 2027 Elections
In a show of unwavering support, elected officials and party leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State have expressed full confidence in Governor Seyi Makinde, lauding his administration’s governance record and pledging party unity as the 2027 general elections approach. The endorsement emerged from a strategic stakeholders’ meeting held on Sunday at […]
Wike Confirms 1,659 FCTA Staff After Verification
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has approved the confirmation of the appointments of 1,659 staff of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA). The affected staff were among the 2,281 workers who participated in a confirmation examination conducted by the FCT Civil Service Commission on February 28, 2026. In a statement issued […]
IGP Disu Appoints DCP Anthony Placid as New Police Force Spokesperson
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has approved the appointment of Deputy Commissioner of Police, Anthony Placid, as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) of the Nigeria Police Force. The development was announced in a statement issued on Sunday by Benjamin Hundeyin, who signed as the outgoing spokesperson at the Force Headquarters in Abuja. […]
Sowore Vows to Unseat Tinubu in 2027
Human rights activist and pro-democracy campaigner Omoyele Sowore has declared his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election, stating that he aims to unseat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Sowore said his proposed administration would prioritise addressing Nigeria’s electricity crisis and rising insecurity if elected. Speaking in an interview, the former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress said his ambition […]
Ndume Tells Tinubu: Act Decisively on Security Emergency
Senator Ali Ndume, former Senate Leader, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to reinforce his national security emergency declaration with sustained and coordinated military operations against insurgents nationwide. Tinubu declared the emergency on November 26, 2025, following a surge of terrorist attacks in Kwara State, Kebbi State, and Niger State, which resulted in the abduction of over […]
Niger Sets March 23 Cut-Off for 2027 Election Aspirants
The Niger State Government has directed all political appointees and public office holders who intend to contest in the 2027 general elections to resign on or before March 23, 2026. The directive was issued by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Abubakar Usman, following the release of the revised 2027 electoral timetable by the […]
Iran’s Clerical Council Nears Decision on Khamenei Successor Amid Israeli Threats
Iran’s clerical body responsible for selecting the country’s next supreme leader says it has reached a preliminary consensus following the killing of Ali Khamenei, though some procedural issues remain unresolved. Mohammad-Mahdi Mirbagheri, a member of the Assembly of Experts, said the group has largely agreed on a path forward in choosing a successor. Speaking to […]
Federal Judge Rules Kari Lake’s Leadership of U.S. Media Agency Was Illegal
A federal judge on Saturday ruled that Kari Lake unlawfully served as the acting head of the U.S. Agency for Global Media for much of last year, invalidating a series of decisions she made that reduced staffing and scaled back operations at Voice of America. In his ruling, Royce Lamberth granted summary judgment to plaintiffs […]
