Trump Signs Bill Ending Longest Shutdown in U.S. History, Blames Democrats as Congress Moves Past 41-Day Stalemate
President Donald Trump late Wednesday signed a long-delayed funding bill to end the longest government shutdown in American history, closing a 41-day standoff that had halted paychecks, crippled federal services, and snarled air travel nationwide. Flanked by Republican lawmakers and members of his Cabinet, Trump cast the moment as a victory for his party and […]
Comey, Letitia James Seek Dismissal of Indictments, Arguing Trump-Appointed Prosecutor Was Unlawfully Installed
Attorneys for former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James will appear in federal court on Thursday, urging a judge to dismiss the criminal indictments against them on the grounds that the Trump-appointed prosecutor who brought the charges was illegally installed. The closely watched hearing, scheduled in Alexandria, Virginia, marks the […]
Elections Are Won When Voters Trust the Process — Uzodimma
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has stressed that the legitimacy of elections hinges on voters’ confidence in the process, noting that elections are won when citizens trust the outcome. Uzodimma made the remarks on Wednesday at the 2025 All Nigerian Editors Conference in Abuja, urging journalists, particularly editors, to uphold professional ethics and promote national […]
Defence Minister Backs Army in Clash with Wike, Vows Protection for Officer
Minister of Defence, Mohammad Badaru Abubakar, has expressed full support for the Nigerian Army amid the recent confrontation between soldiers and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, in Abuja. Speaking to journalists at the flag-off of the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration in Abuja, Badaru assured that no soldier acting […]
Olawepo-Hashim Urges African Leaders to Uphold Economic Justice
Former presidential candidate, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has cautioned that democracy in Africa risks slipping back into dictatorship unless political leaders build governance around social welfare and economic justice. Speaking in Abuja at the National Conference on the Future of Democracy in Nigeria, organised by the Peering Advocacy and Advancement Centre in Africa (PAACA), Olawepo-Hashim stressed that […]
Senate Leader Denies Plot to Remove Akpabio
The Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, has dismissed claims of an attempt to remove Senate President Godswill Akpabio, describing them as misleading and designed to create unnecessary tension. Speaking during plenary on Wednesday, Bamidele clarified that no discussions or plans had taken place among senators regarding Akpabio’s removal, stressing that the Red Chamber remains united and […]
Tinubu: Poverty Won’t Define Nigeria’s Future
President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that the country will surmount its current economic challenges and that poverty will not define its future. Speaking on Wednesday in Abuja at the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) Conference, Tinubu acknowledged the difficulties associated with the reforms his administration has implemented, emphasizing that they are designed to place […]
PDP Vows to Hold 2025 National Convention Despite APC Interference
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reaffirmed that its 2025 National Convention will proceed this weekend in Ibadan, Oyo State, dismissing what it described as “desperate attempts” by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to obstruct the event. The opposition party maintained that the convention, scheduled from Saturday, November 15, to Sunday, November 16, 2025, […]
Nicolas Sarkozy Freed Pending Appeal in Libyan Financing Case
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy returned home Monday evening after a Paris court granted his release pending appeal of his conviction for criminal conspiracy linked to alleged Libyan funding of his 2007 presidential campaign. Sarkozy, 70, had been imprisoned on October 21, just weeks after being found guilty in September. Judges called his actions of […]
JFK’s Grandson Jack Schlossberg Announces 2026 Congressional Run in New York
Jack Schlossberg, the 32-year-old grandson of former President John F. Kennedy, announced Tuesday night that he will run for Congress in New York’s 12th Congressional District in 2026, setting up a closely watched campaign that revives one of America’s most famous political legacies. The seat is currently held by Rep. Jerry Nadler, who revealed in […]
