Ondo Govt. Proposes Death Penalty for Kidnappers to Tackle Rising Insecurity
The Ondo State Government has proposed the death penalty for convicted kidnappers as part of aggressive legal reforms aimed at curbing the alarming surge in kidnapping and cult-related crimes across the state. The decision was reached during a State Executive Council meeting held in Akure and chaired by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa. Although the meeting took […]
Benue Killings Carried Out by Foreign Mercenaries — COAS
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has attributed the recent violent attacks in Benue State to foreign mercenaries, saying the attackers’ conduct does not reflect Nigerian values or identity. Speaking on Saturday through Major General Obinna Onubogu, the General Officer Commanding the 2 Division Nigerian Army, at the Nigerian Army Civil-Military […]
Tinubu to West African Leaders: Coordinate or Risk Economic Collapse
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on West African nations to forge stronger economic ties and adopt a unified development agenda or risk “collective collapse” in the face of global competition. Speaking at the inaugural West Africa Economic Summit (WAES) held Saturday in Abuja, Tinubu stressed the urgent need for regional integration in industrialization, innovation, […]
Akpabio Hints at Fubara, Diri Joining APC
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has suggested that Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara and Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri may soon defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC), signaling a further political shift in the South-South region. Akpabio made the remarks on Saturday at a reception ceremony in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, to welcome […]
Reps Seek Global Backing for Constitutional Review
The House of Representatives has appealed to the international community for support in Nigeria’s ongoing constitutional review, seeking technical assistance, legislative exchanges, and enhanced inter-parliamentary cooperation. Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, who chairs the House Committee on Constitution Review, made the appeal on Friday night during a Diplomatic Dinner at the National Assembly Library in Abuja. […]
Columbia Activist Mahmoud Khalil Freed After Three Months in ICE Custody
Columbia University pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil was released Friday evening from a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center in Jena, Louisiana, following over three months in custody. Upon his release, Khalil told reporters that his first priority is reuniting with his family—especially meeting his newborn son for the first time. “The first thing I’ll […]
MPs Approve Assisted Dying Bill in Landmark Commons Vote
After nearly seven months of debate, the House of Commons has passed the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, moving England and Wales one step closer to legalising assisted dying. The bill passed by a narrow margin of 23 votes and now heads to the House of Lords for further review. Introduced by Labour […]
Dodgers Pledge $1 Million to Support Immigrant Families Amid Ongoing Deportation Raids
The Los Angeles Dodgers have pledged $1 million in direct financial assistance to immigrant families impacted by recent immigration raids and deportations across Southern California, the team announced Wednesday. Partnering with the City of Los Angeles, the team said the funds will be directed to individuals and households facing “critical need,” with more details on […]
Court Serves INEC Chair Contempt Charge for Disobeying Order
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, has been served with a contempt charge by the National Rescue Mission (NRM) for allegedly disobeying a court order related to the party’s internal leadership crisis. The Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice Obiora Egwuatu, on June 17 directed that Form 48 […]
2027: APC Yet to Decide Tinubu’s Running Mate — Basiru
National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ajibola Basiru, says President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has secured broad endorsement from party stakeholders to seek re-election in 2027, but discussions about his running mate remain premature. Speaking on The Morning Brief on Channels Television Friday, Basiru confirmed that party members across the board have rallied behind […]
