Senate Advances Partial DHS Funding Deal, Excluding ICE, in Step Toward Ending Shutdown
The Senate early Friday approved a partial funding package for the Department of Homeland Security, a key step toward ending most of the 42-day shutdown that has disrupted federal operations. The measure, passed by voice vote, provides funding for major DHS components but excludes Immigration and Customs Enforcement and parts of Customs and Border Protection, […]
Nigeria’s Security Woes Are Man-Made — APC Chieftain
Joe Igbokwe, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has described Nigeria’s security challenges as “man-made,” accusing some politicians of sponsoring violence for personal political gain. In a post on his official Facebook page, Igbokwe claimed that politicians who lose elections often instigate unrest by using “uneducated street urchins” to create insecurity and score […]
INEC Approves Oluyede as PDP Ekiti Candidate
The Independent National Electoral Commission has formally listed Wole Oluyede as the Peoples Democratic Party candidate for the Ekiti State governorship election scheduled for June 20. The commission also published Ogunsakin Ayodeji as Oluyede’s running mate. Adedayo Oketola confirmed that the decision follows the judgment of the Court of Appeal in Akure. Earlier, INEC had excluded Oluyede’s name from the list of PDP candidates, but the […]
PDP Endures Internal Crises, Remains Potent — Saraki
Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has affirmed that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) remains a formidable political force, dismissing claims that the party has lost relevance. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Saraki said perceptions of the PDP’s decline are largely driven by elite disagreements in Abuja rather than the reality at the grassroots level. “When […]
U.S. Pressure Led to France Withdrawing G7 Invite — South Africa
The South African presidency has revealed that France rescinded an invitation for the country to attend the upcoming Group of Seven (G7) summit in June, citing pressure from the United States. The G7, which includes Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the U.S., is scheduled to meet in Évian-les-Bains, southeastern France, from […]
Lagos CP Promises Hardline Fight Against Crime, Cultism
The newly appointed Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Tijani Fatai, has pledged to intensify efforts against cultism and violent crimes to boost security across the state. Fatai made the commitment during his inaugural address as the 42nd Commissioner of Police of the Lagos State Police Command on Thursday. He outlined a strategy focused on […]
Philippines Declares Energy Emergency as Iran War Disrupts Global Oil Supply
The Philippines has declared a national energy emergency in response to disruptions caused by the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, highlighting growing pressure on Asian economies as global oil supplies tighten. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said the conflict threatens “the availability and stability” of the country’s energy supply. The emergency declaration gives the government authority to […]
Pentagon Weighs ‘Final Blow’ Options in Iran as Risk of Major Escalation Grows
The Pentagon is developing a range of military scenarios for a potential “final blow” against Iran, including large-scale airstrikes and possible ground operations, according to U.S. officials familiar with internal discussions. The options are being considered as the war enters a critical phase, with escalation increasingly likely if diplomatic efforts stall—particularly if the Strait of […]
Senate DHS Talks Stall Again as Parties Clash Over ICE Restrictions
Negotiations in the Senate to reopen the Department of Homeland Security broke down again Wednesday, with Democrats and Republicans rejecting each other’s latest proposals and leaving the shutdown unresolved. At the center of the impasse are Democratic demands for new limits on the operations of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, particularly in light of President Donald […]
Wike Denies PDP Factionalisation, Affirms Party Unity
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed claims of divisions within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), insisting that the party remains united. Wike spoke on Wednesday in Abuja while addressing journalists after inspecting ongoing projects across the FCT. He acknowledged that dissatisfaction among members is common in politics but said it […]
