Sherrill Wins New Jersey Governor’s Race, Ending GOP Bid to Flip State Leadership
Democrat Mikie Sherrill has been elected governor of New Jersey, defeating Republican Jack Ciattarelli, ABC News projects. The win secures Democrats a third consecutive term in the governor’s office — a milestone the party hasn’t achieved in the state since the 1960s. Sherrill, a four-term congresswoman, ran heavily on her résumé as a Navy helicopter […]
Akpabio Petitions Security Agencies Over Fake Trump Claim
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has petitioned the Nigeria Police Force and the Department of State Services (DSS) to identify and prosecute those behind a fake report falsely attributed to him, in which he was quoted as attacking United States President Donald Trump. Akpabio condemned the circulation of the fabricated statement, describing it as a deliberate attempt to cause diplomatic tension between Nigeria and the U.S. “Somebody will sit […]
Tinubu Seeks Senate Nod to Borrow ₦1.15tr for 2025 Budget
President Bola Tinubu has requested the National Assembly’s approval to borrow ₦1.15 trillion from the domestic debt market to finance the deficit in the 2025 budget. The request was contained in a letter addressed to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and read during Tuesday’s plenary session. Tinubu explained that the proposed borrowing is aimed at bridging […]
ECOWAS Denies Claims of Christian Genocide in Nigeria
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has dismissed allegations of a Christian genocide in Nigeria, describing them as false narratives intended to incite insecurity and weaken regional unity. In a communiqué issued on Tuesday, the regional bloc warned that such claims were dangerous and could undermine peace efforts across West Africa. “Terrorist groups […]
DSS Sacks 115 Officers for Misconduct, Warns Against Impostors
The Department of State Services (DSS) has dismissed 115 officers as part of an ongoing internal reform aimed at promoting discipline, professionalism, and accountability within the agency. In a statement posted on Tuesday via its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, @OfficialDSSNG, the secret service explained that the dismissals followed a series of disciplinary actions against officers found guilty of various forms of misconduct. “As part of the […]
Court Warns Kanu to Open Defence or Forfeit Right
The Federal High Court in Abuja has warned the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, to open his defence in his ongoing terrorism trial or risk forfeiting his right to do so. Justice James Omotosho issued the warning on Monday after Kanu, for the fourth time, declined to begin his defence following the court’s decision to overrule his no-case submission and the prosecution’s […]
Court Clash: Oyo Judge Approves PDP Convention Despite Abuja Order
The Oyo State High Court has granted approval to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its National Chairman, Umar Damagum, to proceed with the party’s national convention scheduled for November 15 and 16, 2025, in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The ruling, delivered on Monday by Justice A.L. Akintola, followed an ex parte application filed by Folahan Malomo Adelabi, who sought the court’s intervention to prevent any obstruction to […]
Senate Looks to Revise Funding Deadline as Government Shutdown Drags Into Fifth Week
After more than a dozen failed attempts to end the ongoing government shutdown, Senate leaders are now acknowledging that even if Congress were to pass a short-term funding measure, it wouldn’t keep the government open long enough to make a meaningful difference. Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Monday that lawmakers will need to adjust […]
All Eyes on New York City as Voters Head to the Polls in High-Stakes Mayoral Election
Election Day has arrived in New York City, where voters are casting their ballots in one of the most closely watched races of the year — a mayoral contest that could carry political reverberations well beyond the five boroughs. As residents head to the polls, key issues such as affordability, housing, and public safety dominate […]
Trump Renews Push to End New York City’s Congestion Pricing Program
President Donald Trump said Monday he will make another attempt to shut down New York City’s congestion pricing program, reigniting a long-running dispute over the controversial tolling system designed to ease traffic and reduce emissions in Manhattan. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said he had directed Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to take “a […]
