Category: News

DHS Shutdown Becomes Longest in U.S. History as Funding Talks Collapse

The partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security entered its 44th day on Sunday, becoming the longest such funding lapse in U.S. history. The current standoff surpasses the previous record shutdown and stands out because it affects only DHS, while the rest of the federal government remains funded. Efforts to resolve the impasse stalled […]

Iran Allows Limited Ship Transit Through Strait of Hormuz Amid Energy Crisis

Iran has agreed to permit a limited number of Pakistani-flagged vessels to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, a move officials in Pakistan say could help ease mounting global energy pressures. Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar announced the arrangement Saturday, stating that up to two ships per day—part of a total of 20 vessels—would be allowed […]

Regional Powers Meet in Pakistan as Iran War Intensifies With No Breakthrough

Top diplomats from several key regional powers convened in Islamabad on Sunday in an effort to find a path to end the escalating Middle East conflict, but signs of progress remained limited as fighting continued across the region. Foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt took part in the talks, according to Pakistani officials. […]

One-Party Allegations Baseless — Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has dismissed claims that Nigeria is drifting toward a one-party state, stressing that a vibrant opposition is essential for democratic growth. Speaking at the All Progressives Congress (APC) national convention in Abuja on Friday night, the president said democracy can only thrive where there is healthy political competition. Opposition parties have accused […]

PDP Ready, Will Surprise Nigerians in 2027 — Wike

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will surprise Nigerians in the 2027 general elections, expressing confidence in the party’s strength. Wike stated that reconciliation efforts with aggrieved members will continue even after the PDP National Convention scheduled for March 29 and 30, stressing that the […]

IGP Disu Pushes for State Police, Phased and Secure

The Inspector General of Police (IG), Tunji Disu, has submitted a 75-page framework to the National Assembly outlining a proposed state policing system intended to decentralise Nigeria’s security architecture and strengthen public trust. The proposal, presented on Thursday to Deputy Senate President Jibrin Barau, outlines a two-tier policing structure: Federal Police Service (FPS): Focused on terrorism, […]

Alex Otti Enhances ABSU Facilities with New Substation

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has inaugurated a 5MVA power substation at the Abia State University (ABSU) campus, aimed at restoring regular electricity supply to the institution. The event coincided with the university’s combined 30th–34th convocation ceremonies. The governor explained that the substation, equipped with fault isolation provisions, distributes electricity across the campus through […]

Kwankwaso Set to Join ADC Amid 2027 Opposition Realignments

Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, former Kano State governor and national leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), is set to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Monday, signaling a fresh shift in opposition politics ahead of the 2027 general elections. The move was announced in a notice posted on X by his media aide, […]

Iran-Linked Hackers Breach FBI Director Kash Patel’s Email, Leak Personal Data

Hackers believed to be linked to Iran have compromised the personal email account of FBI Director Kash Patel, releasing photos and documents online, according to the group and U.S. officials. The hacking group, calling itself Handala Hack Team, claimed responsibility for the breach and published a series of personal images along with what it said […]