U.S. Weighing Possible Indictment of Former Cuban Leader Raúl Castro
Federal prosecutors in the United States could soon announce a possible criminal indictment against former Cuban president Raúl Castro, according to sources familiar with the matter. The investigation is reportedly being handled by prosecutors in the Southern District of Florida and is focused on the 1996 downing of aircraft operated by Brothers to the Rescue, […]
Trump Says Senior ISIS Leader Killed in Joint U.S.-Nigeria Operation
U.S. President Donald Trump announced Friday that a senior leader of Islamic State, also known as ISIS or ISIL, was killed during a joint operation carried out by American and Nigerian forces. According to Trump, Abu-Bilal al-Minuki — described as the group’s global second-in-command — was targeted in what he called a “meticulously planned and […]
Second Term Will Mean More Work, Tighter Reforms — Tinubu
Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said the first two years of a possible second term would focus on “more work,” insisting that his administration would continue implementing difficult economic reforms aimed at stabilising Nigeria’s economy and securing long-term growth. Speaking during an interview session at the Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Tinubu said transformative leadership requires […]
Court Fines Plaintiff N1m Over Suit Seeking to Stop Jonathan’s 2027 Bid
Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has criticised plaintiff Johnmary Jideobi and his lawyer, Ndubuisi Ukpai, over what the court described as a lack of diligence in prosecuting a suit seeking to stop former President Goodluck Jonathan from contesting the 2027 presidential election. Describing their conduct as “unacceptable,” Justice Lifu awarded a N1 […]
FG Vows to End Poverty-Driven School Absenteeism
Minister of State for Education, Suwaiba Ahmad, has said no Nigerian child should be denied access to education because of financial hardship. According to the minister, the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has prioritised policies designed to make education more accessible and affordable for students across the country. Ahmad made the remarks on Friday […]
Atiku Demands El-Rufai’s Release Ahead of Eid Kabir
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has called on federal authorities and the Kaduna State Government to immediately release former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, describing his continued detention as an attack on civil liberties and democratic principles. In a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku condemned the development, particularly […]
Elliot Denies Obasa Impeachment Plot, Apologises to Gbajabiamila
Lagos lawmaker representing Surulere Constituency I, Desmond Elliot, has publicly apologised to Femi Gbajabiamila over his alleged involvement in the failed impeachment attempt of former Lagos Assembly Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa. Elliot made the apology during a television appearance on Let’s Talk, a TVC programme on Friday, where he described Gbajabiamila as his political mentor and elder […]
Starmer Faces Deepening Crisis as Andy Burnham Eyes Labour Leadership Bid
The United Kingdom government is facing mounting political uncertainty as Prime Minister Keir Starmer confronts growing pressure from within the governing Labour Party and the prospect of a leadership challenge from Andy Burnham. Burnham, the popular mayor of Greater Manchester, cannot formally launch a bid for the party leadership until he secures a return to […]
China Pushes for ‘Strategic Stability’ With U.S. Amid Taiwan Concerns
China appears to be seeking a more stable relationship with the United States for the remainder of President Donald Trump’s term — provided Washington avoids actions Beijing views as crossing red lines on Taiwan, one of the most sensitive issues in bilateral relations. According to a Chinese government summary of Thursday’s meeting between Trump and […]
UAE Accelerates Major Oil Pipeline Project to Bypass Strait of Hormuz
The United Arab Emirates will speed up construction of a major new oil pipeline aimed at doubling the country’s export capacity through Fujairah by 2027, according to an announcement Friday from the Abu Dhabi Media Office. The move is expected to significantly strengthen the UAE’s ability to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global […]
