Makinde Confirms Seven Teachers Kidnapped in Oyo School Attack
Seyi Makinde has confirmed that seven teachers were abducted during the recent attack on schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, while the number of missing pupils is still being verified. The governor disclosed this after a security meeting with service commanders and heads of agencies on Sunday. He also confirmed that an […]
Félicien Kabuga, Accused Financier of Rwanda Genocide, Dies in U.N. Custody
Félicien Kabuga, the businessman accused of financing and supporting the 1994 Rwandan genocide, died Thursday while in custody at a hospital in The Hague, a United Nations court announced. Kabuga, believed to have been in his 90s, had reportedly been suffering from dementia and had remained in legal limbo since 2023, when judges ruled he […]
Israeli Settlers March Toward Gaza Border Calling for New Communities
A stream of Israeli flags stretched across a desert route near the border with Gaza Strip as hundreds of Israelis marched in support of establishing new Jewish settlements in northern Gaza. The demonstration, which drew participants of varying ages, underscored the determination among some right-wing activists to rebuild Jewish communities in the territory following months […]
Nigeria Begins 30-Day Visa-Free Entry for Rwandans
Nigeria has officially commenced the implementation of a 30-day visa exemption policy for Rwandan nationals, a move aimed at strengthening diplomatic ties and promoting easier travel within Africa. The development was confirmed in a statement issued on Friday by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) through its Service Public Relations Officer, DCI Akinlabi Akinsola. The policy […]
INEC Confirms Membership Registers From All 22 Parties
Independent National Electoral Commission has confirmed that all 22 registered political parties in Nigeria have submitted their membership registers in compliance with the Electoral Act 2026. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday by Mohammed Haruna, who said the submissions followed an extension granted by the Commission after concerns were raised by political […]
ECOWAS Steps Up Fight Against Child Exploitation, Street Begging Across Region
The ECOWAS Parliament has adopted a resolution calling for urgent regional action to tackle child exploitation, street begging, trafficking, abuse, and deprivation affecting vulnerable children across West Africa. The resolution was passed during the Parliament’s First Ordinary Session of 2026 held in Abuja, following recommendations from a delocalised meeting of the Joint Committee on Social […]
DHQ Explains Confusion Over ISIS Leader Al-Minuki’s Reported Death
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has clarified the confusion surrounding reports on the death of ISIS commander Abu-Bilal Al-Minuki, attributing the controversy to the frequent use of similar names and aliases by terrorist groups operating in Nigeria and the Lake Chad Basin. The clarification follows earlier announcements by former U.S. President Donald Trump and President Bola […]
Cubana Chief Priest Loses APC Reps Primary in Imo
Socialite and businessman Cubana Chief Priest has lost the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for the House of Representatives seat representing Orsu/Orlu/Oru East Federal Constituency of Imo State ahead of the 2027 general elections. Cubana Chief Priest, whose real name is Pascal Okechukwu, had in recent months declared his intention to fully venture into […]
APC Using Electoral Act to Weaken Opposition — Galadima
A chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Buba Galadima, has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress of using the Electoral Act to weaken opposition parties ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking at the NDC aspirants’ summit in Abuja on Saturday, Galadima alleged that key provisions in the Electoral Act 2026 were deliberately designed […]
U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Virginia Democrats’ Bid to Restore Redistricting Measure
The Supreme Court of the United States has denied a request from Democratic Party officials in Virginia seeking to block a state court ruling that invalidated a voter-approved redistricting initiative. The Supreme Court issued a brief one-sentence order declining to intervene and did not provide an explanation for its decision. No justices publicly dissented. Legal […]
