Defection Storm: Mbah, Diri Lead PDP Exodus to APC
Nigeria’s political landscape is bracing for a major shake-up as two opposition governors — Peter Mbah of Enugu State and Douye Diri of Bayelsa — prepare to defect from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Their formal declaration is expected to take place next week, barring any last-minute changes. […]
PDP to Senate: Don’t Rush Amupitan’s INEC Confirmation
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged the Nigerian Senate not to rush or politicise the confirmation process of Professor Joash Amupitan, SAN, as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The party said any hasty approval without proper scrutiny could further weaken public trust in Nigeria’s electoral system, which is already […]
Ceasefire in Gaza Takes Effect as Israel Approves Trump-Brokered Deal for Hostage and Prisoner Exchange
A ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas officially came into effect at noon local time on Friday, with the Israeli military confirming the start of troop withdrawals to pre-negotiated deployment lines. The development followed the Israeli Cabinet’s approval of a deal brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump, aimed at halting the two-year war in Gaza, […]
Letitia James Indicted on Federal Fraud Charges Amid Accusations of Political Retaliation by Trump Administration
New York Attorney General Letitia James was indicted Thursday on federal charges of bank fraud and making false statements to a financial institution, becoming the second high-profile political figure in as many weeks to face prosecution following public calls by President Donald Trump to target his perceived enemies. James — who gained national attention for […]
Peru Ousts President Dina Boluarte Amid Corruption Allegations; Congress Chief Jose Jeri Sworn In as Successor
Peru plunged deeper into political upheaval early Friday as lawmakers unanimously voted to impeach President Dina Boluarte, citing “moral incapacity” amid a storm of corruption allegations and widespread public disapproval. In a swift transition, Congress President Jose Jeri was immediately sworn in as the country’s new head of state, becoming Peru’s seventh president since 2016. […]
María Corina Machado Awarded Nobel Peace Prize for Defending Democracy in Venezuela
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has been awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, the Norwegian Nobel Committee announced Friday, in recognition of her courageous resistance to authoritarianism and her unwavering commitment to democracy and human rights in Venezuela. Hailed by the committee as a figure of “bold moral leadership,” Machado was honored for her […]
Tinubu Grants Presidential Pardon to Herbert Macaulay, Mamman Vatsa, 173 Others
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a presidential pardon and clemency for 175 individuals, including Nigeria’s pioneering nationalist Herbert Macaulay and former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Major-General Mamman Vatsa (retd). The decision, endorsed by the National Council of State on Thursday, followed a presentation by the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of […]
Ondo Assembly Becomes One-Party House as Last Two PDP Lawmakers Defect to APC
The Ondo State House of Assembly has officially become an all–All Progressives Congress (APC) legislature following the defection of the last two opposition lawmakers from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling party. The lawmakers, Hon. Oladiji Oguntudo (Akure South Constituency I) and Hon. Raymond Oluwatoyin Daodu, who also served as the Deputy Minority […]
Tinubu Picks North-Central Scholar, Prof. Amupitan, as New INEC Boss After Yakubu’s Exit
The National Council of State has endorsed the appointment of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) as the next Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), following the completion of Professor Mahmood Yakubu’s tenure. According to a statement issued by Presidential Spokesman Bayo Onanuga, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu presented Professor Amupitan’s name to the Council […]
ECOWAS Scrambles to Fill Key Vacancies After Sahel Bloc’s Exit
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has begun moves to fill vacant positions created by the withdrawal of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso — the three countries that recently exited the regional bloc under the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). The ECOWAS Commission has requested guidance from the Council of Ministers on how […]
