Federal Appeals Court Rejects Trump Administration Bid to Delay Tariff Refunds After Supreme Court Ruling
A federal appeals court on Monday rejected the Trump administration’s request to delay the process of refunding billions of dollars in tariffs that the Supreme Court of the United States ruled unlawful last month. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit advanced the next stage of the refund process by sending the matter […]
Justice Department Drops Defense of Trump Orders Targeting Major Law Firms After Court Rebuke
The U.S. Department of Justice on Monday abandoned its legal defense of executive orders issued by President Donald Trump that targeted several major law firms, effectively conceding after federal judges unanimously ruled the measures unconstitutional. The orders had singled out firms including Perkins Coie, WilmerHale, Susman Godfrey, and Jenner & Block. The administration sought to […]
APC Eyes Credible 2027 Primaries With E-Register Edge
The All Progressives Congress (APC) says it is well-prepared for credible primaries ahead of next year’s elections, attributing its readiness to a robust electronic membership register. Speaking through his media aide, Abimbola Toki, APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, said the digital register provides real-time access to members, enabling efficient mobilisation and transparent candidate selection. […]
Group Urges Oyo Governorship to Rotate from Ibadan in 2027
Emerging political trends have led Egbe Ajosepo Fun Itesiwaju Gbogbo Wa to call for the governorship of Oyo State to rotate away from Ibadan in the 2027 elections. The group cited voter turnout, party membership, and inter-zonal alliances as indicators of shifting political influence. National Secretary Favour Adewoyin said zoning decisions should reflect political realities […]
ICPC Details Items Seized from Nasir El-Rufai’s Abuja Residence
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has disclosed documents and electronic devices allegedly recovered from the Abuja residence of former Nasir El-Rufai. The details were included in filings before the FCT High Court in response to a ₦1 billion fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by El-Rufai against the Commission and other […]
Edo Govt. to Public Servants: Resign If You Want to Contest 2027
The Edo State Government has ordered all public servants and political appointees intending to contest elective offices in the 2027 general elections to resign their appointments on or before March 1, 2026. The directive was issued in a special government announcement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor, in compliance with the provisions of […]
Wike Accuses Amaechi of Hypocrisy Over E-Transmission
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has accused former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, of hypocrisy over criticisms of the electronic transmission provisions in the Electoral Act 2026. Speaking during a media chat on Monday, Wike reacted to opposition parties’ rejection of the newly signed Electoral Act, particularly the clause permitting […]
Tinubu to Swear In Disu as IGP Wednesday
The Nigeria Police Council on Monday unanimously ratified the appointment of Olatunji “Tunji” Disu as the substantive Inspector-General of Police (IGP). According to a statement by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, the endorsement clears the way for his swearing-in by President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday during the Federal Executive Council meeting. The council meeting, held at […]
Deadly Protests Erupt Across Pakistan After Khamenei Killing, Troops Deployed and Markets Plunge
Pakistani authorities imposed a three-day curfew and deployed troops before dawn Monday in the northern cities of Gilgit and Skardu after deadly unrest erupted in response to the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in U.S.-Israeli strikes, officials said. Violence broke out Sunday when thousands of Shiite demonstrators took to the streets. In Skardu, […]
Iran Forms Interim Leadership Council After Death of Supreme Leader Khamenei
Iran has established an interim leadership council following the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, according to Iranian state television on Sunday. The temporary body will consist of President Masoud Pezeshkian, the head of Iran’s judiciary, and Ayatollah Alireza Arafi, who was appointed as the representative of the Guardian Council. Under Iran’s constitution, the Guardian […]
