Supreme Court Case Could Reshape Independent Federal Agencies as Trump Seeks Power to Remove FTC Commissioner
For more than a century, independent federal agencies have overseen U.S. monetary policy, financial markets, transportation systems, elections, product safety, and broadcast licensing — all intentionally insulated from direct White House control. But a major Supreme Court case set for argument on Monday could upend that structure and fundamentally reshape the modern federal government. The […]
ECOWAS Deploys Standby Force to Benin Following Coup Attempt
The ECOWAS Commission has ordered the immediate deployment of its standby force to the Republic of Benin after a failed coup attempt, the commission announced on Sunday. The decision, made following consultations among heads of state and government, aligns with Article 25(e) of the 1999 ECOWAS Protocol on Conflict Prevention, Management, Resolution, Peacekeeping, and Security. […]
Ooni of Ile-Ife Confers Yeye Asiwaju Title on Oluremi Tinubu
The Ooni of Ile-Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has conferred the title Yeye Asiwaju Gbogbo Ile Oodua on Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu. The ceremony, held on Sunday at Afewonro Park, Enuwa Square, inside the Ooni’s Palace, marked the grand finale of the monarch’s 10th Coronation Anniversary celebrations. Traditional chiefs performed the rites according to Yoruba […]
Security Emergency: Army Freezes Retirements to Boost Manpower
The Nigerian Army has temporarily suspended statutory and voluntary retirements for certain officers in response to the nationwide security emergency declared by President Bola Tinubu. An internal memo dated December 3, signed by Maj. Gen. E. I. Okoro on behalf of the Chief of Army Staff, explained that the suspension aims to retain experienced personnel […]
Macron Pledges France’s Support as Nigeria Battles Rising Terror Threat
France has expressed strong solidarity with Nigeria as the country grapples with escalating security challenges, especially persistent terrorist attacks in the North. French President Emmanuel Macron disclosed that he spoke with President Bola Tinubu, pledging to deepen cooperation with Nigerian authorities and provide greater support to affected communities. Macron highlighted the need for collective international […]
APC Postpones National Caucus, NEC Meetings to December 18, 19
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has postponed its National Caucus and National Executive Committee (NEC) meetings, initially set for December 15 and 16, 2025. The party’s National Secretary, Senator Ajibola Basiru, announced the revised timetable on Sunday. The National Caucus is now scheduled for Thursday, December 18, at 6:00 p.m., while the NEC meeting will […]
Wike Warns New Entrants Against Hijacking PDP
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has warned that he and other founding members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will not allow new entrants from other parties to undermine or destroy the party, insisting that disregard for court orders could tear the party apart. Wike spoke on Sunday at the PDP’s […]
Civilians Escape South Kivu Villages Amid Fresh Battles Between DRC Forces and M23
Thousands of civilians are fleeing their homes in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo as heavy clashes erupt once again between government forces and M23 rebels — just days after the DRC and Rwanda reaffirmed a peace agreement. Residents in South Kivu have begun a mass exodus from villages including Luvungi, Katogota, and Kamanyola, escaping […]
Authorities Say Coup Attempt Failed After Mutineers Announce Talon’s Ouster on State TV
Benin was thrust into turmoil early Sunday after armed soldiers stormed the national broadcaster and announced they had removed President Patrice Talon — a declaration authorities now describe as part of a swiftly contained, failed coup attempt. Benin’s Foreign Minister Olushegun Adjadi Bakari told Reuters that “the situation is under control,” while government spokesman Wilfried […]
Benin Rocked by Apparent Coup as Soldiers Seize State TV, Remove President
A group of soldiers appeared on Benin’s state television Sunday to declare that they had dissolved the government in what appears to be a military coup — the latest in a wave of takeovers across West Africa. Identifying themselves as the Military Committee for Refoundation, the soldiers announced that they had removed the president and […]
