Supreme Court Declines Ghislaine Maxwell’s Appeal Over Epstein Non-Prosecution Deal
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear an appeal from Ghislaine Maxwell, leaving intact her 2022 conviction and 20-year prison sentence for aiding Jeffrey Epstein in a years-long scheme of sexual abuse involving underage girls. Maxwell had argued that her prosecution was improper, citing a 2007 non-prosecution agreement (NPA) between Epstein and federal […]
Georgia Prosecutors Seek Extension After Judge Sets Deadline to Replace Fani Willis in Trump Election Case
The council responsible for appointing a new lead prosecutor in the high-profile Georgia election interference case against former President Donald Trump has formally requested more time, just one day after a judge issued a 14-day deadline for the appointment. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis was removed from the case earlier this week, and on […]
Tinubu Convenes Council of State, Police Council Meetings Thursday
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has announced that the Council of State will hold its next meeting in Abuja on Thursday, October 9, 2025. In a statement released by the SGF’s office, the meeting will be conducted in a hybrid format, allowing both physical and virtual participation. On […]
Electoral Reform: Aregbesola Proposes Multi-Party INEC Structure
Former Osun State Governor and National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, has called for an overhaul of Nigeria’s electoral system to restore public confidence and guarantee credible elections. Speaking at the launch of the Athena Election Observatory (AEO) and the presentation of a report titled “Innovation in Electoral Technology (2015–2025): Gains, […]
Ex-CDS Irabor Urges FG to Declare Full-Scale War on Bandits, Insurgents
Former Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor (rtd), has urged the Federal Government to formally declare a full-scale war against bandits and insurgents responsible for worsening violence across the country. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, Irabor said that despite Nigeria’s ongoing battles with insecurity, there is no legal declaration of war. “There are […]
Hajj 2026: Tinubu Orders Urgent Fare Review Within Two Days
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed an immediate review of the 2026 Hajj fares and instructed the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) to submit new, adjusted rates within two days. The directive was conveyed on Monday by Vice President Kashim Shettima during a meeting with NAHCON’s management and board members at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Shettima called for synergy among federal, state, and religious stakeholders, including state […]
California Ballot Measure Could Flip Five House Seats, Reshape 2026 Midterm Map
The battle for control of the U.S. House of Representatives is heating up — and it’s starting in California, more than a year before the 2026 midterm elections. On Monday, voting opened across the Golden State on Proposition 50, a controversial ballot measure that would redraw California’s congressional map, potentially flipping up to five Republican-held […]
France in Turmoil as Prime Minister Lecornu Resigns Weeks After Appointment
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has resigned less than a month after taking office, plunging the country into fresh political uncertainty amid ongoing economic challenges and deepening parliamentary gridlock. Lecornu, a close ally of President Emmanuel Macron and former defense minister, tendered his resignation on Sunday—just hours after announcing his cabinet lineup. The government was […]
Georgian Opposition Leaders Charged With Plotting Coup After Violent Protests in Tbilisi
Prosecutors in Georgia have charged five prominent opposition figures with attempting to overthrow the government, following violent clashes in the capital on Saturday that authorities described as an attempted coup. The charges, announced Monday, stem from protests that erupted during local elections boycotted by major opposition parties. If convicted, the accused could face up to […]
Wike’s ‘Safest City’ Claim Untrue — Abuja Youth Forum
The Abuja Youth Forum has faulted Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, over his recent claim that Abuja is the safest city in Nigeria. Led by Comrade Ayuba Danladi, the group described Wike’s remark as “political theatre” that dismisses the daily struggles of residents who face rising insecurity in the capital. Citing […]
