Trump Envoy Steve Witkoff Heads to Moscow for Eleventh-Hour Ukraine Peace Push
U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in Moscow on Wednesday for a high-stakes diplomatic mission aimed at securing a peace deal in the Ukraine war, just two days ahead of a deadline set by President Donald Trump for Russia to agree to a ceasefire or face sweeping new sanctions. Witkoff—a real estate magnate with no […]
Court Halts Niger Govt’s Move to Demolish Badeggi Radio Station
A Niger State High Court has issued an interim injunction restraining Governor Umaru Bago and the state government from taking further punitive actions against Badeggi Radio, a private broadcast station in Minna. Justice Mohammed S.A. Mohammed, presiding at the Vacation Court in the Minna Judicial Division, granted the order on Tuesday following an ex-parte application by Badeggi Radio Broadcasting Services Ltd and its proprietor, Mohammed Shuaibu Badeggi. The applicants sought court protection […]
Umahi: South-East Should Back Tinubu in 2027, Presidency Will Come Later
Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has said the South-East region should not expect to produce Nigeria’s president in the upcoming 2027 general elections, urging instead for strong support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election. In a statement released on Monday, Umahi dismissed claims of marginalisation and pointed to President Tinubu’s ongoing infrastructure projects in the region as evidence of commitment to national equity. “Politics […]
Sowore Opposes Zoning, Demands Merit-Based Presidency
Human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has strongly criticised the idea of rotational presidency, arguing that competence not region should determine Nigeria’s leadership. Speaking on Sunrise Daily, a Channels Television programme, on Tuesday, Sowore said Nigerians deserve a president who can deliver good governance, regardless of ethnic or geopolitical affiliation. “If I have a good president in […]
I’ve Never Rigged Elections or Used Thugs — Obi Reaffirms One-Term Stand
Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has declared that he has never engaged in electoral malpractice, political violence, or any form of misconduct throughout his political career. In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday, the former Anambra State governor reaffirmed his commitment to clean, issue-based politics, and challenged anyone with contrary evidence to step forward. “Throughout my […]
PDP Moves to Bring Back Jonathan with 2027 Ticket Offer
Top figures within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are making concerted efforts to persuade former President Goodluck Jonathan to contest the 2027 presidential election on the party’s platform. According to a report by BBC Hausa, monitored on Tuesday, the party’s Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Ibrahim Abdullahi, confirmed that ongoing internal moves are focused on drafting Jonathan back into the political fold. Jonathan, who […]
Warren Pushes Back Against Trump Cuts to Education and Social Security, Launches Oversight Campaigns
As the Trump administration continues its push to trim federal spending by targeting key agencies like the Social Security Administration and the Department of Education, Senator Elizabeth Warren is leading a series of high-profile investigations aimed at shielding vulnerable Americans from losing access to retirement benefits and higher education. In an exclusive interview with ABC […]
Bondi Orders Grand Jury Probe Into Obama-Era Intel Allegations on Russia Interference
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has directed federal prosecutors to convene a grand jury to investigate allegations that officials from former President Barack Obama’s administration manipulated intelligence assessments related to Russia’s alleged interference in the 2016 presidential election, according to a source familiar with the matter. The investigation stems from claims raised by Director of […]
US to Launch Visa Bond Pilot Requiring Up to $15,000 from Select Foreign Visitors
The United States will roll out a new visa bond pilot program on August 20, requiring certain foreign visitors to pay refundable bonds of up to $15,000 in an effort to reduce visa overstays. The controversial initiative, announced Monday in a Federal Register notice, will run for approximately one year. Under the program, US consular […]
Japan Secures $6.5 Billion Warship Deal with Australia in Historic Defence Pact
Japan has signed its most consequential international defence agreement in decades, finalizing a A$10 billion ($6.5 billion) deal on Tuesday to supply Australia with state-of-the-art warships. The agreement, hailed as a milestone in Japan’s postwar military posture, reflects a significant shift toward proactive regional security cooperation. Under the deal, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) will build […]
