Early Voting Begins in High-Stakes New York City and New Jersey Elections
Polls opened Saturday for in-person early voting in two of the most closely watched elections of the year — the New York City mayoral race and New Jersey’s gubernatorial contest — both seen as key indicators for Democrats ahead of the 2026 midterms. In New York City, voters are choosing among Democrat Zohran Mamdani, Republican […]
Trump Kicks Off Asia Tour in Malaysia, Brokers Thailand–Cambodia Peace Deal Ahead of Xi Jinping Trade Talks
President Donald Trump arrived in Malaysia on Sunday morning, launching a weeklong tour of Asia focused on trade negotiations and regional diplomacy, with his primary objective being a trade deal with Chinese President Xi Jinping to end the months-long U.S.-China trade war. Air Force One touched down at Kuala Lumpur International Airport shortly after 10 […]
Cardoso: Nigeria’s Exit from FATF Grey List Strong Financial Reforms
Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, says the country’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list reflects Nigeria’s clear policy direction and improving financial integrity. FATF, the global watchdog on money laundering and terrorism financing, announced on Friday that Nigeria had been delisted from its grey list which […]
Gov. Aiyedatiwa Declares End to Unpaid Salaries in Ondo
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has declared an end to the era of unpaid workers’ salaries in the state. Speaking on Saturday at the combined 12th to 23rd convocation ceremony of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo (RUGIPO), Aiyedatiwa reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to revitalising the education sector and directed the immediate payment of three months’ […]
Kamala Harris Hints at Possible 2028 Presidential Run
Former US Vice President Kamala Harris has hinted at a possible return to the political stage for another shot at the White House after her defeat to President Donald Trump in the 2024 US presidential election. Trump won the closely contested race with 312 electoral college votes against Harris’s 226. Speaking in an interview with the […]
Ortom Dismisses Defection Rumours, Reaffirms Loyalty to PDP
Former Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has reaffirmed his loyalty to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), debunking rumours of his defection to another political platform. Speaking at the weekend in Makurdi while hosting members of the PDP G-14 and other party stakeholders from Benue North East and Benue North West senatorial districts, Ortom described the […]
Shehu Sani: Tinubu’s Military Shake-Up Vital for Security
Former Kaduna Central senator, Shehu Sani, has described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent reshuffle of the nation’s military leadership as a necessary move in the ongoing fight against insecurity. On Friday, President Tinubu sacked the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, along with other top service chiefs. According to a statement by Sunday Dare, […]
U.S. Government Shutdown Enters Third Week, Second Longest in History as Funding Stalemate Drags On
The federal government shutdown entered its third week on Friday, now ranking as the second longest in U.S. history, with no resolution in sight as Republicans and Democrats remain locked in a bitter standoff over government funding. The Senate once again failed to advance a short-term spending measure that would have reopened the government through […]
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney Launches First Asia Tour to Expand Trade and Security Ties Beyond U.S.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has begun his first official visit to Asia, a high-stakes diplomatic mission aimed at strengthening trade and security relationships across the region while reducing Canada’s reliance on the United States. Officials said the week-long trip, which began Friday, will include stops in Malaysia, Singapore, and South Korea, where Carney will […]
Tinubu Hails Nigeria’s Exit from Global Money-Laundering Watchlist
Nigeria has officially been removed from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list, a move President Bola Tinubu describes as a strategic victory for the nation’s economy and financial credibility. The global anti-money laundering watchdog announced on Friday Nigeria’s delisting at its October 2025 Plenary in Paris after confirming the country’s full compliance with […]
