House Democrats grilled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem during a contentious hearing. They focused on allegations that her department deported U.S. military veterans. The session highlighted deep divides over immigration policies under the Trump administration. The Confrontation Ignites Rep. Seth Magaziner, a Democrat from Rhode Island, led the charge. He questioned Noem about deporting veterans…
Nigeria will recruit more than 94,000 new security personnel as part of a nationwide push to curb rising insecurity, federal officials said on Thursday. Moreover, the plan forms a major component of President Bola Tinubu’s directive to strengthen security agencies across the country. Police Begin Process to Hire 50,000 Constables The Police Service Commission and…
The Peoples Democratic Party has confirmed the death of Bayelsa Deputy Governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, who collapsed on Thursday at the Government House in Yenagoa. The party said the news shocked members and further described him as a loyal and principled leader who shaped politics in the state. PDP Issues Emotional Statement on Ewhrudjakpo’s Passing National…
The Rivers State House of Assembly has criticised Governor Siminalayi Fubara over remarks he made during a road commissioning ceremony. Moreover, the lawmakers said the governor’s comments were unnecessary and capable of igniting new tension across the state. The Rivers Assembly reaction adds a fresh layer to the ongoing political standoff. Rivers Assembly Reaction: Lawmakers…
Nigeria’s Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs started screening ambassadorial nominees on December 11, 2025. President Bola Tinubu sent the list to the Senate earlier. The committee, led by Senator Abubakar Sani Bello, focused on non-career diplomats first. Prominent Nominees Take the Stage The panel screened notable figures. Reno Omokri, a former presidential aide, appeared before…
Prof. Joash Amupitan, the INEC chairman, voices serious worries about the voter register. He points out that officials have not cleaned it thoroughly since 2011. Consequently, names of deceased people remain on the list. For example, he mentions a prominent leader in Anambra who died 15 years ago. This person still appears in the register….
Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky leads the Islamic Movement in Nigeria. He recently spoke out on the 10th anniversary of a tragic event. His words highlight ongoing struggles for justice. The 2015 Zaria Clash Nigerian soldiers clashed with Shiite Muslims in Zaria, Kaduna State, in December 2015. The incident started when IMN members blocked the convoy of…
Lawmakers in the House approved the National Defense Authorization Act on December 10, 2025. They passed the bill with a 312-112 vote. Republicans and Democrats showed strong support overall. However 18 Republicans and 94 Democrats voted against it. This action sets a $900 billion budget for military programs in the next fiscal year. Boosting Troop…
President Bola Tinubu has created a high-level committee to address the contractor debt crisis after learning that the federal government owes about N4 trillion to nearly 2,000 contractors. Moreover, the President expressed strong displeasure over the scale of the backlog and demanded an urgent, coordinated solution. Tinubu Unhappy With Rising Contractor Debt Bayo Onanuga, Special…
A coalition of civic leaders, labour icons and political reformers is pushing for a new law that would remove any elected official who defects from the party that produced their mandate. Moreover, the move targets rising cases of political defection ahead of the 2027 elections. Reformers Demand Automatic Loss of Seat In a petition submitted…
