Supreme Court Takes Up Alabama Case on IQ Tests and Death Penalty for Intellectually Disabled Defendants
More than two decades after the Supreme Court barred the execution of intellectually disabled individuals as “cruel and unusual punishment,” the justices on Wednesday began hearing a major case from Alabama that will determine how courts decide who qualifies as intellectually disabled — and how heavily IQ scores should factor into that determination. The case […]
Australia Enacts World’s First Nationwide Social Media Ban for Children Under 16
Australia’s nationwide ban on social media use for children aged 16 and under officially took effect at midnight on Dec. 10 — a first-of-its-kind law that has drawn global attention and stirred debate over online safety, privacy, and enforceability. The law has been widely welcomed by child-safety advocates and many parents, who say it represents […]
Kogi, China Partner on Ajaokuta Free Trade Zone to Boost Industry
The Kogi State government, in partnership with China’s Zhuzhou Municipality, has officially unveiled the Ajaokuta Economic City Free Trade Zone, also known as the Hunan Free Trade Zone, a strategic initiative aimed at boosting economic activities and diversifying the state’s economy. The project was launched yesterday in Abuja, with Governor Alhaji Ahmed Ododo describing it […]
ECOWAS Declares Regional State of Emergency Amid Rising Coups and Insecurity
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has declared a state of emergency across the region in response to a surge in coups, attempted coups, and worsening insecurity. ECOWAS Commission President Omar Touray announced the decision on Tuesday during the 55th Session of the Mediation and Security Council in Abuja. He warned that West […]
Fubara Dumps PDP for APC, Cites Loyalty to Tinubu
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). He announced the decision on Tuesday during a stakeholders’ meeting at the Government House in Port Harcourt, describing the switch as a “gesture of reciprocity” for the steady support he has received from President Bola […]
Gumi Advocates Dialogue, Says Military Insufficient Against Bandits
Islamic scholar Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has sparked renewed debate over Nigeria’s security approach, arguing that the armed forces cannot defeat bandit groups through military action alone. In a BBC interview, Gumi said government efforts must combine force with dialogue, noting that guerrilla-style tactics make outright military victory difficult. “Even the military says that in dealing […]
Abdullahi Claims Party Filled With Political Refugees
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has stated that its priority is building a strong and credible opposition rather than engaging in zoning discussions, which it described as premature. Speaking in Abuja, ADC National Publicity Secretary Malam Bolaji Abdullahi said many party members are “political refugees” from the PDP, Labour Party, and APC, who joined ADC […]
2026 Osun Poll: Adeleke Defects to Accord Party
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has officially joined the Accord Party, putting an end to weeks of speculation about his political direction ahead of the 2026 governorship election. The governor confirmed his new political platform on Tuesday, days after formally resigning from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) the party under which he served as Senator […]
Border Crisis Escalates: Civilians Killed, Tens of Thousands Displaced in Cambodia–Thailand Fighting
At least seven civilians have been killed and roughly 20 others injured in Cambodia amid renewed border clashes with Thailand, the Cambodian Ministry of National Defense announced Tuesday. The ministry said that more than 20,000 residents have been forced from their homes as Thai strikes — part of a long-running territorial dispute — hit multiple […]
Democratic Governors Project Confidence at DGA Meeting Amid Rising Tensions With Trump Administration
Buoyed by strong polling and a series of off-cycle electoral wins, Democratic governors convened in the Arizona desert over the weekend sounding like leaders of a party gaining momentum — even as concerns simmered beneath the surface about aggressive interventions from the Trump administration and the stakes of upcoming elections. At the Democratic Governors Association’s […]
