Russia Becomes First Nation to Officially Recognize Taliban Government in Afghanistan
In a pivotal move with significant geopolitical ramifications, Russia has formally recognized the Taliban-led government in Afghanistan, becoming the first country to do so since the group returned to power in 2021. The announcement was made Thursday in Kabul by Russian Ambassador Dmitry Zhirnov during a meeting with Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi. The […]
House Republicans Pass Trump’s Sweeping $4.5 Trillion Tax and Spending Bill Ahead of July 4 Deadline
House Republicans narrowly pushed through President Donald Trump’s massive $4.5 trillion tax cut and spending overhaul on Thursday, delivering a hard-fought legislative victory just in time for the Fourth of July. The final vote was 218–214, with two Republicans siding with all Democrats in opposition. The razor-thin margin capped weeks of internal party wrangling and […]
ADC: Wike Rattled by Opposition Coalition, Lashing Out in Fear
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), of being rattled by the rise of the newly adopted opposition coalition, following his outburst against its leaders. On Wednesday, the ADC was officially unveiled as the platform for the 2027 presidential election by a coalition of prominent politicians across party lines. Key […]
Labour Party Backs Obi’s Coalition Move, Dismisses Abure-Led Faction as ‘Jesters’
The Acting National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Senator Nenadi Usman, has reaffirmed the party’s official endorsement of Peter Obi’s involvement in the newly formed opposition coalition led by former Senate President David Mark. In a statement released on Thursday through her aide, Ken Asogwa, Usman dismissed the Julius Abure-led faction as illegitimate and […]
Wike Keeps Tinubu-Brokered Peace Deal Secret, Says ‘Let Them Speculate’
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has refused to disclose the details of a peace agreement brokered by President Bola Tinubu between him and Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, insisting that he would rather let the public speculate. Last week, Tinubu hosted both men and aggrieved lawmakers of the Rivers State House of Assembly mostly loyal […]
2027: I’m Ready to Be One-Term President — Amaechi
Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has declared his willingness to serve only one term as president if he secures the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential ticket for the 2027 general election. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, Amaechi affirmed his commitment to Nigeria’s unwritten rotational presidency agreement, which he believes is critical to maintaining national stability. “For now, the way Nigeria […]
Reps Seek Multi-Campus Police Academy Across Six Geo-Political Zones
The House of Representatives has called for the establishment of campuses of the Nigeria Police Academy in each of Nigeria’s six geo-political zones, in line with provisions of the Nigeria Police Academy (Establishment) Act, 2021. Adopting a motion moved by Kalejaiye Adeboye Paul (APC, Lagos) during Thursday’s plenary, the House urged President Bola Tinubu to recognise the strategic importance of decentralising the Academy […]
Trump Demands Fed Chair Powell to Resign Amid Fresh Attacks Over Interest Rates, Tariffs
Former President Donald Trump has reignited his feud with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, calling for his immediate resignation in a blistering post on his Truth Social platform Wednesday. “‘Too Late’ should resign immediately!!!” Trump declared, referencing a news article that claimed Powell may soon face a congressional investigation into renovations at the Federal Reserve’s […]
Trump’s Signature Tax Bill Stalls in House After GOP Infighting
President Donald Trump’s hallmark tax cut and spending legislation ran into serious trouble in the House late Wednesday, despite a full-court press by the White House and Republican leadership to win over a fractured party. Nicknamed the One Big Beautiful Bill by Trump, the sweeping package cleared an initial procedural hurdle with a razor-thin 220–212 […]
Nigeria Is Destroyed, APC and INEC Are Colluding to Hijack Elections — Amaechi
Former Minister of Transportation and ex-governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and accused the ruling party of colluding with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to hijack future elections in Nigeria. Speaking in Abuja on Wednesday during the unveiling of the interim leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Amaechi launched a scathing […]
