Djibouti’s Mahmoud Youssouf Elected New AU Commission Chair
Djibouti’s Foreign Minister, Mahmoud Youssouf, has been elected as the new Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, defeating Kenya’s Raila Odinga and Madagascar’s Richard Randriamandrato in a keenly contested election. Youssouf secured victory on Saturday during the AU Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, where African leaders, including Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, convened. He will […]
Nnamdi Kanu Rejects Trial, Vows to Stay in Detention Until Given a Fair Judge
Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has declared that he is willing to remain in detention indefinitely unless his case is heard by an impartial judge. Kanu, facing terrorism-related charges before Justice Binta Nyako of the Abuja Federal High Court, accused the Nigerian government of manipulating the judiciary to deny him […]
Babachir Lawal Warns Tinubu Could Lose Re-Election Over Economic Policies
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has warned that President Bola Tinubu risks losing re-election in 2027 if urgent steps are not taken to address growing dissatisfaction, particularly in the North. Lawal, once a close ally of Tinubu, criticized the administration’s economic policies, arguing that they have worsened poverty and […]
Arab Nations Draft Alternative Gaza Reconstruction Plan, Reject Trump’s Resettlement Proposal
Arab nations are developing a comprehensive plan to rebuild Gaza while ensuring security and governance without displacing its population, Jordan’s Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi announced on Friday at the Munich Security Conference. His remarks directly rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s controversial proposal to relocate Palestinians from Gaza to Jordan and Egypt—a plan that has been […]
ICE Detainees to Be Housed in Federal Prisons Under New Agreement with Bureau of Prisons
Male detainees in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody will be housed in federal prison facilities across the country, according to a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) and ICE, obtained exclusively by ABC News. The agreement specifies that ICE detainees will be housed at the following Federal Bureau of Prisons […]
U.S. Congressman Claims USAID Funds Boko Haram Group, Raising Concerns in Nigeria
A United States Congressman, Scott Perry, has alleged that the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) provided $697 million annually in funding to terrorist organizations, including Boko Haram. His claims have raised concerns among security experts and diplomats in Nigeria. Perry, a Republican from Pennsylvania, made the assertion during a congressional hearing on government efficiency, […]
Judge Rules Elon Musk’s Government Task Force Can Access Sensitive Federal Records
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) will continue to have access to sensitive records from at least three federal agencies after a federal judge in Washington denied a request to block its access. In a late-night ruling, U.S. District Judge John Bates rejected a request from a group of unions and nonprofits seeking a […]
Oluremi Tinubu Urges African Leaders to Seek Alternative Health Financing
Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has urged African leaders to explore alternative ways of financing their nations’ health systems instead of relying on foreign aid. Speaking on the sidelines of the 38th African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Remi emphasized that external funding is often unpredictable and unsustainable, making it imperative for African nations […]
Usman Bugaje Calls for End to Rotational Presidency in Nigeria
A chieftain of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Usman Bugaje, has called for the abolition of the rotational presidency system, arguing that Nigeria needs a more effective leadership model to drive development. In a recent interview, Bugaje warned that Nigeria is on a dangerous trajectory, citing poor leadership as the root cause of the nation’s decline. “I would […]
Tinubu Arrives Ethiopia for 38th AU Summit, Secures Diplomatic Wins
President Bola Tinubu arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Thursday night to attend the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU) Heads of State and Government. Upon arrival, he was welcomed by Ethiopian Deputy Chief of Protocol, Eshetu Legesse; Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar; and the charge d’affaires […]
