INEC Confirms Membership Registers From All 22 Parties
Independent National Electoral Commission has confirmed that all 22 registered political parties in Nigeria have submitted their membership registers in compliance with the Electoral Act 2026. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday by Mohammed Haruna, who said the submissions followed an extension granted by the Commission after concerns were raised by political […]
ECOWAS Steps Up Fight Against Child Exploitation, Street Begging Across Region
The ECOWAS Parliament has adopted a resolution calling for urgent regional action to tackle child exploitation, street begging, trafficking, abuse, and deprivation affecting vulnerable children across West Africa. The resolution was passed during the Parliament’s First Ordinary Session of 2026 held in Abuja, following recommendations from a delocalised meeting of the Joint Committee on Social […]
DHQ Explains Confusion Over ISIS Leader Al-Minuki’s Reported Death
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has clarified the confusion surrounding reports on the death of ISIS commander Abu-Bilal Al-Minuki, attributing the controversy to the frequent use of similar names and aliases by terrorist groups operating in Nigeria and the Lake Chad Basin. The clarification follows earlier announcements by former U.S. President Donald Trump and President Bola […]
Cubana Chief Priest Loses APC Reps Primary in Imo
Socialite and businessman Cubana Chief Priest has lost the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for the House of Representatives seat representing Orsu/Orlu/Oru East Federal Constituency of Imo State ahead of the 2027 general elections. Cubana Chief Priest, whose real name is Pascal Okechukwu, had in recent months declared his intention to fully venture into […]
APC Using Electoral Act to Weaken Opposition — Galadima
A chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Buba Galadima, has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress of using the Electoral Act to weaken opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking at the NDC aspirants’ summit in Abuja on Saturday, Galadima alleged that key provisions in the Electoral Act 2026 were deliberately designed […]
U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Virginia Democrats’ Bid to Restore Redistricting Measure
The Supreme Court of the United States has denied a request from Democratic Party officials in Virginia seeking to block a state court ruling that invalidated a voter-approved redistricting initiative. The Supreme Court issued a brief one-sentence order declining to intervene and did not provide an explanation for its decision. No justices publicly dissented. Legal […]
U.S. Weighing Possible Indictment of Former Cuban Leader Raúl Castro
Federal prosecutors in the United States could soon announce a possible criminal indictment against former Cuban president Raúl Castro, according to sources familiar with the matter. The investigation is reportedly being handled by prosecutors in the Southern District of Florida and is focused on the 1996 downing of aircraft operated by Brothers to the Rescue, […]
Trump Says Senior ISIS Leader Killed in Joint U.S.-Nigeria Operation
U.S. President Donald Trump announced Friday that a senior leader of Islamic State, also known as ISIS or ISIL, was killed during a joint operation carried out by American and Nigerian forces. According to Trump, Abu-Bilal al-Minuki — described as the group’s global second-in-command — was targeted in what he called a “meticulously planned and […]
Second Term Will Mean More Work, Tighter Reforms — Tinubu
Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said the first two years of a possible second term would focus on “more work,” insisting that his administration would continue implementing difficult economic reforms aimed at stabilising Nigeria’s economy and securing long-term growth. Speaking during an interview session at the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Tinubu said transformative leadership requires […]
Court Fines Plaintiff N1m Over Suit Seeking to Stop Jonathan’s 2027 Bid
Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has criticised plaintiff Johnmary Jideobi and his lawyer, Ndubuisi Ukpai, over what the court described as a lack of diligence in prosecuting a suit seeking to stop former President Goodluck Jonathan from contesting the 2027 presidential election. Describing their conduct as “unacceptable,” Justice Lifu awarded a N1 […]
