Supreme Court Backs Trump Administration on Migrant Deportations, Overruling Lower Court’s Due Process Mandate
The U.S. Supreme Court’s conservative majority delivered a major victory to the Trump administration on Monday, allowing immigration officials to resume deporting migrants to third countries without the additional due process safeguards previously mandated by a federal judge. The high court, offering no detailed explanation, lifted a lower court injunction that had required officials to […]
Israel and Iran Agree to Trump-Brokered Ceasefire Amid Continued Tensions
Israel and Iran have both accepted a ceasefire plan proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, bringing a temporary halt to 12 days of intense conflict that has destabilized the Middle East. The agreement followed a deadly exchange of attacks, including a limited Iranian missile strike on a U.S. military base in Qatar and a wave […]
ECOWAS Appoints Negotiator for Sahel Exit, Vows to Defend Regional Stability
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has appointed a Chief Negotiator to manage the orderly withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger from the regional bloc, following their formal exit under the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) framework. The decision was announced in the final communique of the 67th Ordinary Session of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, held Sunday in Abuja. According to the communique, […]
Atiku Should Quit Presidential Race, Become Father Figure – Baba-Ahmed
Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, a former political adviser to President Bola Tinubu, has called on Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), to step aside from future presidential contests and focus on mentoring emerging political leaders. Speaking on AIT during an interview on Monday, Baba-Ahmed acknowledged Atiku’s significant contributions to Nigeria’s democratic journey but argued that it was […]
FAAN Begins Automation of Airport Payments to Boost Efficiency
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has commenced the automation of payment systems across its airports to enhance transparency, efficiency, and accountability, starting with the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos. FAAN Managing Director, Olubunmi Kuku, announced the development on Monday during a stakeholders’ forum with airport concessionaires in Lagos. She explained that the automation drive includes the deployment of electronic cash registers (ECRs), […]
El-Rufai Regrets Role in APC’s Rise, Vows to Help Oust Tinubu in 2027
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, says he feels personally responsible for Nigeria’s current struggles and has committed himself to helping remove the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. In a candid interview on Arise TV on Monday, El-Rufai described President Bola Tinubu’s administration as a “failure” and an “existential threat” to the country, admitting he regrets playing a role […]
Hunger, Poverty Now Major Drivers of Insecurity – Defence Chief
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has identified hunger and poverty as major social challenges fueling insecurity across Nigeria. Speaking in Abuja on Monday at the 14th National Security Seminar organised by the Alumni Association of the National Defence College, Musa emphasised the need for a unified national approach to address these root causes. Represented by the Chief of Defence Training […]
El-Rufai Questions INEC’s Credibility, Backs SDP for 2027 Opposition Unity
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir el-Rufai has expressed skepticism over the likelihood of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) approving any new political party registration under its current leadership, warning that the process may be politically manipulated ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking on Arise TV’s Prime Time on Monday, el-Rufai revealed that he and other prominent opposition figures, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, […]
Australia Backs U.S. Strike on Iran’s Nuclear Sites, Urges Calm and Return to Diplomacy
Australia has voiced its support for the recent U.S. military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reiterating the country’s firm opposition to a nuclear-armed Iran while calling for a renewed focus on diplomacy to prevent further escalation. Speaking in Canberra on Monday, Albanese said, “The world has been clear—Iran must never […]
China Condemns U.S. Strike on Iran, Warns of Escalating Crisis at UN Security Council
China has issued a sharp rebuke of the United States following its military strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, warning that the move threatens to further destabilize the Middle East and undermines Washington’s global credibility. The condemnation came during an emergency session of the United Nations Security Council on Sunday, convened after U.S. President Donald Trump […]
