Birthright Citizenship Fight Returns to Supreme Court, Echoing Landmark Wong Kim Ark Case
President Donald Trump’s effort to challenge automatic birthright citizenship is reviving a legal battle that dates back more than a century to a landmark Supreme Court case in San Francisco. In the late 1800s, amid strong anti-Chinese sentiment, U.S. authorities attempted to deny reentry to Wong Kim Ark, despite his birth on American soil. The […]
PDP Convention: Mohammed and Anyanwu Take Helm as Wike Promises Unity
Abdulrahman Mohammed and Samuel Anyanwu have been elected National Chairman and National Secretary, respectively, of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in a consensus-led process at the party’s 2026 national convention held at the Moshood Abiola Stadium Velodrome, Abuja, on Sunday. The convention, attended by prominent figures including former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido, ex-Senate President […]
Kwankwaso Resigns from NNPP, Signals Political Realignment
Former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has resigned from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), citing the need for a broader political realignment amid evolving national dynamics. Kwankwaso, the party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, announced his resignation in a statement on Sunday. “I wish to formally announce my resignation from the […]
2027: ADC Needs Peter Obi to Stay Relevant — Fayose
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has cautioned that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) could lose political relevance ahead of the 2027 elections if Peter Obi fails to secure the party’s presidential ticket. Speaking on the sidelines of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) National Convention in Abuja, Fayose described Obi as the party’s strongest political […]
Tinubu Marks 74 with Salary Donation to Military Welfare
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has pledged to donate all his salaries since assuming office in May 2023 to a newly established welfare fund for members of the Nigerian Armed Forces and their families. The President made the announcement in a personal statement on Sunday to mark his 74th birthday, describing the initiative as a commitment […]
Wike Vows to Rebuild PDP, Eyes 2027 Showdown
Nyesom Wike, PDP National Leader, has vowed to rebuild the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to align with the aspirations of Nigerians, emphasizing inclusiveness, unity, and renewal. He made the pledge at the party’s 10th Elective National Convention in Abuja on Sunday. Describing the PDP as fundamentally a people’s party, Wike stressed the importance of legitimate […]
Millions Join ‘No Kings’ Protests Nationwide, Targeting Trump Policies and Immigration Crackdown
Millions of demonstrators took to the streets in more than 3,000 cities and towns across the United States on Saturday as part of the latest wave of “No Kings” protests opposing President Donald Trump and his administration’s policies. Organizers said the nationwide turnout could reach as high as 8 million people, potentially making it one […]
DHS Shutdown Becomes Longest in U.S. History as Funding Talks Collapse
The partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security entered its 44th day on Sunday, becoming the longest such funding lapse in U.S. history. The current standoff surpasses the previous record shutdown and stands out because it affects only DHS, while the rest of the federal government remains funded. Efforts to resolve the impasse stalled […]
Iran Allows Limited Ship Transit Through Strait of Hormuz Amid Energy Crisis
Iran has agreed to permit a limited number of Pakistani-flagged vessels to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, a move officials in Pakistan say could help ease mounting global energy pressures. Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar announced the arrangement Saturday, stating that up to two ships per day—part of a total of 20 vessels—would be allowed […]
Regional Powers Meet in Pakistan as Iran War Intensifies With No Breakthrough
Top diplomats from several key regional powers convened in Islamabad on Sunday in an effort to find a path to end the escalating Middle East conflict, but signs of progress remained limited as fighting continued across the region. Foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt took part in the talks, according to Pakistani officials. […]
