More than two decades after the Supreme Court barred the execution of intellectually disabled individuals as âcruel and unusual punishment,â the justices on Wednesday began hearing a major case from
Australiaâs nationwide ban on social media use for children aged 16 and under officially took effect at midnight on Dec. 10 â a first-of-its-kind law that has drawn global attention
The Kogi State government, in partnership with Chinaâs Zhuzhou Municipality, has officially unveiled the Ajaokuta Economic City Free Trade Zone, also known as the Hunan Free Trade Zone, a strategic
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has declared a state of emergency across the region in response to a surge in coups, attempted coups, and worsening insecurity. ECOWAS
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). He announced the decision on Tuesday during a stakeholdersâ meeting
Islamic scholar Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has sparked renewed debate over Nigeriaâs security approach, arguing that the armed forces cannot defeat bandit groups through military action alone. In a BBC interview,
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has stated that its priority is building a strong and credible opposition rather than engaging in zoning discussions, which it described as premature. Speaking in
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has officially joined the Accord Party, putting an end to weeks of speculation about his political direction ahead of the 2026 governorship election. The governor
At least seven civilians have been killed and roughly 20 others injured in Cambodia amid renewed border clashes with Thailand, the Cambodian Ministry of National Defense announced Tuesday. The ministry
Buoyed by strong polling and a series of off-cycle electoral wins, Democratic governors convened in the Arizona desert over the weekend sounding like leaders of a party gaining momentum â
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with European leaders in London on Monday, calling the discussions âproductiveâ as he continues efforts to secure an end to Russiaâs invasion. Zelenskyy was joined
The Honduran Attorney General announced Monday night that an international arrest warrant has been issued for former President Juan Orlando HernĂĄndez, just days after he was pardoned by U.S. President
The Federal Government will from January 1, 2026 enforce a full cashless system for all payments made to its ministries, departments and agencies, effectively banning cash transactions for government services.
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has called on the Federal Government, state governors, and the first ladies of the 36 states to âimmediately end digital repressionâ and uphold constitutional
Vice President Kashim Shettima has reaffirmed Nigeriaâs commitment to peace, stability, and regional cooperation across West Africa during the inauguration of CĂ´te dâIvoireâs President, Alassane Ouattara, in Abidjan. Representing President
One hundred students abducted from St. Maryâs Catholic Primary and Secondary School in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State, have been released after more than two weeks in
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has approved the payment of 13th-month salary to workers for the seventh consecutive year and authorised the settlement of outstanding salaries and minimum wage arrears
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul pushed back Sunday against Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdaniâs call to halt homeless encampment sweeps, as debate intensifies over how the incoming administration should address housing, immigration,
For more than a century, independent federal agencies have overseen U.S. monetary policy, financial markets, transportation systems, elections, product safety, and broadcast licensing â all intentionally insulated from direct White
The ECOWAS Commission has ordered the immediate deployment of its standby force to the Republic of Benin after a failed coup attempt, the commission announced on Sunday. The decision, made
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