Justice Department Fires Over a Dozen Officials Tied to Trump Prosecution Teams
The Justice Department confirmed Monday that it has terminated “over a dozen” officials who previously worked on special counsel Jack Smith’s teams involved in prosecuting former President Donald Trump. Acting Attorney General James McHenry issued letters to the affected officials, citing their involvement in the prosecutions as a factor in the decision. The letters stated […]
House Oversight Committee Summons Mayor Adams and Other Sanctuary City Leaders to Testify on Immigration Policies
With President Donald Trump’s second inauguration just over a week ago, immigration enforcement efforts have surged nationwide, resulting in thousands of arrests. Federal authorities reported that more than 1,000 individuals were detained on Monday alone, bringing the total to over 3,500 arrests since last Thursday. The crackdown has placed immigrant communities on high alert as […]
FG Orders Probe into Niger State Mining Site Explosion, Vows Justice for Victims
The federal government has launched an investigation into the explosion that occurred on Sunday at a mining site in Sabon Pegi, Mashegun Local Government Area of Niger State. Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, made this announcement during a press briefing in Abuja on Monday, pledging that those responsible will face justice. Alake […]
Atiku Abubakar Warns of Democracy’s Fragile State, Calls for Collective Action
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed serious concerns about the state of Nigeria’s democracy, warning that it risks total collapse if pressing issues are not addressed promptly. Speaking on Monday, January 27, at the National Conference on Strengthening Democracy in Nigeria held in Abuja, Atiku described the country’s democratic system as being “at a crossroads,” calling […]
Peter Obi Rejects Coalition Talks, Focuses on Nigeria’s Future
Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has dismissed efforts by opposition leaders to form a coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections, criticizing such moves as “power-grabbing initiatives” that lack genuine national interest. Speaking on Monday at a two-day national conference in Abuja themed “Strengthening Nigeria’s Democracy: Pathway to Good Governance […]
Deji Adeyanju Accuses Police of Targeting Sowore Over Criticism of IGP
Human rights activist Deji Adeyanju has alleged that the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) is persecuting Omoyele Sowore, former African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, in retaliation for his criticism of Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun. Sowore was summoned to the police headquarters in Abuja on Monday to answer allegations of cyberstalking, negligent acts, and […]
Buhari Reveals He Lives on Rental Income, Highlights Modest Lifestyle
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has disclosed that he depends on rental income from one of his houses in Kaduna to cover his feeding expenses, reaffirming his claim of not enriching himself while in office. Buhari shared this during an All Progressives Congress (APC) caucus meeting at the Presidential Banquet Hall in Katsina over the weekend. […]
VP Shettima Regrets Setbacks in African Democracy, Advocates Reforms for Stronger Governance
Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed concern over the challenges facing democracy in Africa, attributing its setbacks to pressures such as endemic poverty and insecurity across the continent. Speaking at the National Conference on Strengthening Democracy in Nigeria, organized by the African Centre for Leadership, Strategy, and Development (Centre LSD) in Abuja, Shettima—represented by his […]
U.S.-Colombia Standoff Ends After Trump Threatens 25% Tariff and Sanctions Over Blocked Repatriation Flights
An agreement was reached late Sunday night between Colombian President Gustavo Petro and U.S. President Donald Trump to resolve a conflict over the repatriation of Colombian citizens from the United States. Earlier in the day, tensions escalated when Petro blocked two U.S. military flights carrying undocumented Colombian immigrants from landing in the country. In response, […]
Trump Administration Orders USAID to Align with ‘America First’ Policy Amid Foreign Aid Freeze
The Trump administration has directed employees at the US Agency for International Development (USAID) to ensure foreign aid operations align with the “America First” agenda, warning of potential disciplinary actions for non-compliance. In a memo sent on Saturday to over 10,000 USAID staff, the administration outlined expectations following a sweeping freeze on foreign aid programs […]
