Niger Sets March 23 Cut-Off for 2027 Election Aspirants
The Niger State Government has directed all political appointees and public office holders who intend to contest in the 2027 general elections to resign on or before March 23, 2026. The directive was issued by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Abubakar Usman, following the release of the revised 2027 electoral timetable by the […]
Iran’s Clerical Council Nears Decision on Khamenei Successor Amid Israeli Threats
Iran’s clerical body responsible for selecting the country’s next supreme leader says it has reached a preliminary consensus following the killing of Ali Khamenei, though some procedural issues remain unresolved. Mohammad-Mahdi Mirbagheri, a member of the Assembly of Experts, said the group has largely agreed on a path forward in choosing a successor. Speaking to […]
Federal Judge Rules Kari Lake’s Leadership of U.S. Media Agency Was Illegal
A federal judge on Saturday ruled that Kari Lake unlawfully served as the acting head of the U.S. Agency for Global Media for much of last year, invalidating a series of decisions she made that reduced staffing and scaled back operations at Voice of America. In his ruling, Royce Lamberth granted summary judgment to plaintiffs […]
Two Detained After Suspicious Devices Ignited During Protest Outside NYC Mayor’s Residence
Two individuals were taken into custody Saturday after authorities said a pair of “suspicious devices” were ignited during demonstrations outside Gracie Mansion, police said. The incident occurred as an anti-Islam protest led by conservative influencer Jake Lang unfolded near the mayor’s residence, alongside a counterdemonstration. Jessica Tisch, commissioner of the New York City Police Department, […]
Army Chief Vows Strong Action Against Insurgents
The Chief of Army Staff, Waidi Shaibu, has reassured Nigerians that troops under the Operation HADIN KAI are firmly managing the security situation in the North-East while intensifying operations against insurgent groups. Shaibu gave the assurance on Saturday in Maiduguri after a closed-door operational meeting with the Theatre Commander of the operation, Abdulsalam Abubakar, and […]
Tinubu Approves Salary Increase for Nigerian Military Personnel
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a salary increase for members of the Nigerian Armed Forces as part of efforts to improve the welfare of military personnel. Tinubu made the announcement during an interfaith breaking of fast with Service Chiefs at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The President said the welfare and accommodation challenges faced by military personnel would receive priority attention […]
Peter Obi Registers with ADC, Vows to Challenge Electoral Act 2026
Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has formally registered as a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Obi completed his registration on Saturday at Agulu Ward 2 in Anaocha Local Government Area during the flag-off of the party’s membership and mobilisation exercise. Speaking at the event, Obi said he plans to challenge […]
Electoral Act 2026 Bars Courts from Party Affairs
Nigeria’s newly promulgated Electoral Act 2026 has introduced major reforms to the country’s electoral system, including restrictions on court interference in the internal affairs of political parties and tougher penalties for electoral malpractice. Under Section 83(5) of the law, courts are barred from entertaining suits related to the internal matters of political parties. The provision states that […]
Troops Rescue 19 Kidnap Victims in Abuja Forest Operation
The Nigerian Army, alongside personnel of the Nigeria Police Force and local vigilantes, have rescued 19 kidnap victims during a search-and-rescue operation around Gidan Dogo in Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory. The Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations for the Guards Brigade, Odunola Olawuyi, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday. According to […]
Democratic Senators Probe $220 Million DHS Ad Contracts Linked to Kristi Noem
Democratic senators have launched an inquiry into three firms that secured a $220 million advertising contract promoting the work of outgoing Kristi Noem, seeking to determine whether Noem or other officials at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security personally benefited from the agreements. According to letters obtained by NBC News, Sens. Peter Welch and Richard […]
