On the twelfth day of the government shutdown, Vice President JD Vance warned that federal workers should brace for even deeper cuts if the funding deadlock continues. He explained that every passing day without resolution pushes more departments toward difficult cost decisions. How the Shutdown Affects Federal Workers Vance noted that several agencies have started…
Cameroonians went to the polls for a presidential election that could extend Paul Biya’s rule to an unprecedented eighth term. Biya, aged 92 and already the world’s oldest head of state, has held power since 1982. Many observers expect him to win again, given his dominance of state resources and a fragmented opposition. More than…
In response to the federal government shutdown, the administration has allocated $300 million to sustain the WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) nutrition program. The move ensures that the program can continue helping over 6 million low-income mothers, infants, and young children purchase essential food items.This infusion came at a critical time, as WIC’s annual funding…
U.S. President Donald Trump again fell short in the race for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize. Although several prominent figures nominated him and he himself emphasized his peace efforts, the prize went to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado. The Norwegian Nobel Committee stated Machado won for her steadfast work promoting democratic rights and pushing…
President Bola Tinubu has clarified why he nominated Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission. He said the choice followed a detailed assessment of experience, character, and integrity. Tinubu also noted that the appointment aims to rebuild public confidence in Nigeria’s electoral system and ensure fair, credible elections….
President Bola Tinubu has officially accepted the completion of Mahmood Yakubu’s tenure as INEC Chairman, which ended this week. In line with INEC’s internal protocol, the most senior National Commissioner, May Agbamuche Mbu, has assumed the position of Acting Chair until a substantive appointment is confirmed. The transition sets the stage for Tinubu to announce…
Uche Nnaji, former Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology in Nigeria, officially submitted his resignation from the federal cabinet. His exit comes in the wake of a published investigation that accused him of submitting forged university degrees and NYSC certificates during his Senate confirmation. In stepping down, Nnaji stated that his decision does not equate…
At a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Attorney General Pam Bondi repeatedly refused to answer direct queries from Democrats who accused her of politicizing the Justice Department to benefit President Trump’s allies. The hearing followed the recent indictment of former FBI Director James Comey, which Democrats cited as possible evidence of the DOJ’s erosion of independence…
Speaker Abbas Tajudeen has sworn in three newly elected lawmakers following bye-elections that filled vacant seats in the House of Representatives. The ceremony took place as the National Assembly resumed its legislative session after a long recess. This move restores full representation for constituencies that had remained without lawmakers for months. Who Were Sworn In…
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from Kogi Central officially returned to the Senate today after completing her six-month suspension. She arrived early at the National Assembly complex and reconnected with colleagues before the plenary began. Her comeback signals a renewed commitment to legislative work and her constituents. Her lawyer, Victor Giwa, confirmed that she is fully cleared…
