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 […]
Sokoto Govt. Defends Talks with Repentant Bandits, Calls It a Peace Strategy
The Sokoto State Government has defended its decision to engage in dialogue with bandits willing to lay down arms, describing it as a “strategic and pragmatic” peace-building effort rather than a sign of weakness. In a statement issued by Col. Ahmed Usman (Rtd), Special Adviser to Governor Ahmed Aliyu on Security, the government responded to […]
Obi Slams Tinubu for Snubbing Grieving Yelwata Community
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has sharply criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for failing to visit Yelwata, the community most devastated by recent killings in Benue State, during his official visit to the state. In a post shared Friday on his official X handle, Obi condemned the President’s excuse of bad roads as […]
Opposition Coalition Moves to Register All Democratic Alliance with INEC
A major political shift is underway as the National Opposition Coalition Group, led by Atiku Abubakar and Nasir El-Rufai, has formally applied to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register a new political party the All Democratic Alliance (ADA). INEC confirmed receipt of the application dated June 19, which signals a coordinated effort by […]
Severe Storms Leave Trail of Destruction Across NYC as Region Prepares for Intense Heatwave
As the tri-state area braces for potentially dangerous heat this weekend, many residents are still grappling with the aftermath of Thursday’s powerful storms that swept through New York City and parts of New Jersey. The severe weather brought down trees and power lines, leaving thousands without electricity and blocking roads across several neighborhoods. In Ridgewood, […]
Australia Closes Tehran Embassy Amid Escalating Iran-Israel Conflict, Prepares for Citizen Evacuations
Australia has suspended operations at its embassy in Tehran due to rising security concerns amid intensifying hostilities between Israel and Iran. The move follows a new wave of Israeli airstrikes targeting Iranian nuclear facilities and growing fears of broader regional instability. Foreign Minister Penny Wong announced the temporary closure on Friday, confirming that Australian defence […]
Tinubu’s Benue Visit Was Political Theatre, Lacked Empathy — Farotimi
Human rights advocate Dele Farotimi has strongly criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent visit to Benue State, describing it as insincere, politically motivated, and devoid of genuine concern for the victims of mass killings in the state. Appearing on The Morning Brief on Channels Television Thursday, Farotimi said the President’s visit failed to adequately address the June 14 attacks in Yelwata and Daudu communities in Guma Local Government Area, where over 200 people were […]
