Border Crisis Escalates: Civilians Killed, Tens of Thousands Displaced in Cambodia–Thailand Fighting
At least seven civilians have been killed and roughly 20 others injured in Cambodia amid renewed border clashes with Thailand, the Cambodian Ministry of National Defense announced Tuesday. The ministry said that more than 20,000 residents have been forced from their homes as Thai strikes — part of a long-running territorial dispute — hit multiple […]
Democratic Governors Project Confidence at DGA Meeting Amid Rising Tensions With Trump Administration
Buoyed by strong polling and a series of off-cycle electoral wins, Democratic governors convened in the Arizona desert over the weekend sounding like leaders of a party gaining momentum — even as concerns simmered beneath the surface about aggressive interventions from the Trump administration and the stakes of upcoming elections. At the Democratic Governors Association’s […]
Zelenskyy, E3 Leaders Advance 20-Point Peace Plan in London Talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with European leaders in London on Monday, calling the discussions “productive” as he continues efforts to secure an end to Russia’s invasion. Zelenskyy was joined by U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz—the group often referred to as the E3. The Ukrainian leader […]
Former Honduran President Hernández Wanted Internationally on Fraud, Money Laundering Charges
The Honduran Attorney General announced Monday night that an international arrest warrant has been issued for former President Juan Orlando Hernández, just days after he was pardoned by U.S. President Donald Trump and released from federal prison. Attorney General Johel Antonio Zelaya Alvarez said in a statement on social media that he has directed Honduran […]
FG Bans Cash Payments From 2026, Adopts Full Cashless Revenue System
The Federal Government will from January 1, 2026 enforce a full cashless system for all payments made to its ministries, departments and agencies, effectively banning cash transactions for government services. According to a document released yesterday by the Ministry of Finance, the move introduces a new mandatory e-receipt system, known as the Federal Treasury e-Receipt […]
End Digital Repression Now, Falana Tells FG
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has called on the Federal Government, state governors, and the first ladies of the 36 states to “immediately end digital repression” and uphold constitutional guarantees of freedom of expression, media freedom, and citizens’ digital rights. Falana made the call while presenting a paper titled “Press Freedom and Cybercrime Law in […]
Shettima Champions Nigeria’s Regional Leadership in Côte d’Ivoire
Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to peace, stability, and regional cooperation across West Africa during the inauguration of Côte d’Ivoire’s President, Alassane Ouattara, in Abidjan. Representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the ceremony, Shettima congratulated Ouattara on his new mandate and expressed confidence in his leadership, assuring that Nigeria would continue to […]
Freed Niger Schoolchildren Arrive Minna as 115 Others Remain Captive
One hundred students abducted from St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary School in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State, have been released after more than two weeks in captivity and handed over to the Niger State government on Monday. The children, looking visibly weak, were brought to Government House in Minna around 5:15 […]
Makinde Approves 13th-Month Salary, Clears LAUTECH Hospital Arrears
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has approved the payment of 13th-month salary to workers for the seventh consecutive year and authorised the settlement of outstanding salaries and minimum wage arrears owed to staff of the LAUTECH Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso. Makinde made the announcement on Sunday while inaugurating the Governing Board of the LAUTECH Teaching Hospital […]
Hochul Clashes With Mayor-Elect Mamdani Over Plans to End Homeless Encampment Sweeps
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul pushed back Sunday against Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s call to halt homeless encampment sweeps, as debate intensifies over how the incoming administration should address housing, immigration, and public safety challenges. The exchange comes as advocates urge Mamdani to go beyond ending encampment clearings and prioritize expanding access to affordable mass transit […]
