Seven States Sue Trump Administration Over $928 Million Offshore Wind Settlement
A coalition of seven Northeastern states has filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s decision to spend nearly $1 billion to terminate a major offshore wind project developed by French energy company TotalEnergies, arguing that the agreement violates federal law. The lawsuit, filed Tuesday in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, was […]
Ukraine Launches Major Drone Strike on Russian Targets Ahead of St. Petersburg Economic Forum
Ukraine launched a large-scale drone assault on Russian territory early Wednesday, targeting strategic sites including an oil export terminal near St. Petersburg as Russia prepared to host its flagship annual economic forum. The attack, which sent plumes of black smoke rising over areas near President Vladimir Putin’s hometown, underscored Kyiv’s ability to strike deep inside […]
U.S. and Iran Exchange Strikes as Ceasefire Talks Remain Stalled
The United States military said it carried out overnight “self-defense” strikes against Iranian targets and intercepted missiles and drones launched toward Gulf nations and commercial shipping, marking another escalation in tensions as negotiations to end the conflict remain deadlocked. According to the U.S. Central Command, the strikes targeted facilities on Qeshm Island and were conducted […]
Atiku Demands Probe Into Alleged INEC Voter Data Leak
The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has called for a comprehensive investigation into the alleged unauthorized disclosure of data from the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) database of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), warning that the incident could erode public trust ahead of the 2027 general elections. The call was […]
FG Bans Mandatory Three-Month Pre-Retirement Leave for Civil Servants
The Federal Government has ordered Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to immediately discontinue the practice of placing civil servants on compulsory three-month pre-retirement leave, describing it as a misinterpretation of existing public service regulations. The directive was contained in a circular issued by the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack, and […]
Matawalle Advocates Continental Naval Alliance on Maritime Security
The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has urged African naval forces to deepen regional collaboration in response to escalating maritime insecurity, stressing that no nation can effectively confront the threats in isolation. He made the call at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Sea Power for Africa Symposium themed “Leveraging Technology for Enhanced Maritime […]
CAN Declares June 14 ‘Black Sunday’ Over Rising Insecurity
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has declared Sunday, June 14, 2026, as “Black Sunday” in honour of victims of terrorist attacks, kidnappings and violent crimes across the country. The decision was announced at the conclusion of the National Church Denominational Leadership Summit 2026 held at the National Christian Centre in Abuja. CAN President, Daniel […]
Political Tremors Hit Reps as Chinda Quits Minority Leader Position
Fresh political realignments swept through the House of Representatives on Thursday as several lawmakers dumped their parties for new platforms amid growing tensions ahead of the 2027 elections. The shake-up also saw Minority Leader Kingsley Chinda resign from his leadership position after emerging as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers […]
Farotimi: Nigeria Has Never Had Genuine Democracy
A lawyer and political activist, Dele Farotimi, has argued that Nigeria has never truly operated a democratic system, describing what exists as a “performative shadow” of democracy. Farotimi made the claim during an interview on News Central Television, where he said Nigeria’s electoral process functions more as a ritual than a genuine democratic exercise. According […]
Trump Administration Expands Citizenship Revocation Efforts as Immigration Crackdown Intensifies
The Trump administration has pledged to increase efforts to revoke the citizenship of certain naturalized Americans, framing the initiative as part of a broader campaign to strengthen immigration enforcement and combat fraud in the naturalization process. The policy has generated concern among immigrant advocacy groups, legal experts and naturalized citizens, who warn that an expanded […]
