House Approves Ukraine Aid Bill as Republicans Break Ranks with Trump
The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a major aid package for Ukraine and new sanctions targeting Russia, with a group of Republican lawmakers breaking ranks with party leadership to support the measure. The Ukraine Support Act passed on Thursday by a vote of 226-195 after 18 Republicans joined Democrats in backing the legislation. The […]
Court Orders Sowore To Open Defence In Tinubu Defamation Trial
A legal battle involving activist Omoyele Sowore and President Bola Tinubu took a fresh turn in Abuja on Thursday after the Federal High Court ordered him to begin presenting his defence in an alleged criminal defamation case linked to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Justice Mohammed Umar rejected a request by Sowore’s lawyer, Marshall Abubakar, seeking […]
“The Blood Is “Crying”—Clerics Warn Over Security Crisis
Christian leaders in Ondo State have expressed deep concern over worsening insecurity in Nigeria, warning political leaders against treating security challenges as political debates while citizens continue to suffer attacks and killings. The concerns were raised in Akure during the groundbreaking ceremony for the Ondo State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria Ecumenical Centre, […]
FG, NASS Intensify Push for State Police Reform
The Chief of Staff to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, has disclosed that significant progress has been made toward the establishment of state police, with constitutional amendments expected soon. Gbajabiamila made this known on Thursday while briefing State House correspondents after a high-level consultative meeting on state police held at the Presidential Villa in […]
$120.5bn Oil Debt: Falana Threatens Action Against AGF
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has given the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, a 14-day ultimatum to begin the recovery of $120.5 billion and N66.4 billion allegedly owed to the Federation Account by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, international oil companies, and other operators in the oil and […]
North Korea Unveils New Nuclear Fuel Facility as Kim Vows Rapid Expansion of Atomic Arsenal
North Korea has revealed a new facility dedicated to producing material for nuclear weapons, with leader Kim Jong Un pledging to accelerate the expansion of the country’s nuclear capabilities at what he described as an “exponential rate.” The announcement, made Thursday through state media, is the latest indication that Pyongyang intends to strengthen its nuclear […]
Washington Archbishop Removes Priest as Exorcist Over Comments Linking UFOs to Demonic Activity
The head of the Catholic Church in Washington, D.C., Cardinal Robert McElroy, has removed a prominent priest from his role as an exorcist after the cleric publicly suggested that many reported UFO sightings may be manifestations of demonic activity. In a statement issued Wednesday, McElroy announced that Monsignor Stephen Rossetti would no longer serve as […]
Senate Republicans Advance Immigration Funding Package After Dispute Over DOJ Compensation Fund
Senate Republicans moved forward Wednesday with a major immigration enforcement funding package that had been temporarily stalled before the Memorial Day recess amid concerns over a controversial Justice Department compensation fund backed by the Trump administration. In a party-line vote, senators advanced the legislation, which would allocate billions of dollars to strengthen operations at Immigration […]
Gov. Sani Approves Major Energy, Agriculture Reforms in Kaduna
Kaduna State has launched one of its most ambitious governance reform drives in recent years, with Governor Uba Sani approving three major laws targeting electricity, agriculture, and climate development. The newly signed legislations the Kaduna Electricity Law, 2026; Kaduna State Agricultural Development Fund (KADFund) Law, 2025; and Kaduna State Climate Change Advisory Board Law, 2026 […]
No Primary Held — Accord Rejects Olawepo-Hashim Claim
The Accord Party has rejected claims that former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, is its presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections, insisting that no legitimate primary election was conducted by the party. Olawepo-Hashim had on May 26 declared his intention to run for president on the platform of Accord, with reports later […]
