Peter Mutharika returned to power in Malawi after winning the election with about 56 percent of the vote, defeating incumbent Lazarus Chakwera, who secured roughly 33 percent. The inauguration took place in Kamuzu Stadium, Blantyre, before thousands of supporters and regional dignitaries. His return marks a rare political comeback in African politics. Mutharika previously served…
Political watchers now follow every whisper about former President Goodluck Jonathan’s possible return to frontline politics. Recent media reports suggest he might ally with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. Observers interpret this as a signal that Jonathan is keeping his options open. Meanwhile, other sources say he has not…
The U.S. Supreme Court issued an emergency order allowing the Trump administration to end legal protections for more than 300,000 Venezuelan migrants. The order stays a lower court’s decision by Judge Edward Chen, which had blocked the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for those migrants. The Supreme Court’s move lets the government proceed with…
Youth-led protests in Morocco have now entered their sixth night, with demonstrators in cities such as Casablanca, Rabat, Agadir, and Leqliaa demanding better education and healthcare and calling for Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch to resign. The movement, known as Gen Z 212, spun up mostly through social media platforms like TikTok, Discord, and Instagram. Young…
President Donald Trump has seized on the ongoing government shutdown to reshape the federal workforce and punish perceived political opponents. He announced plans to meet with Budget Director Russ Vought to decide which agencies, particularly those aligned with Democrats, should face temporary or permanent cuts. He has openly stated that Democrats will take the blame…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar recently said he would step aside if a younger aspirant wins the ADC presidential ticket. In an interview with BBC Hausa, he stressed that he supports youth and women’s participation in politics. He added that if he contests and a younger candidate defeats him in a fair primary, he would…
A labour dispute erupted when the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) claimed Dangote Petroleum Refinery dismissed over 800 workers. The union alleged the refinery fired members for unionising and replaced them with foreign nationals. Dangote management countered by saying it restructured operations for safety and efficiency, not for punishing union…
In his 2025 Independence Day speech, President Bola Tinubu promised Nigerians that relief is on the horizon. He declared that “the worst is over,” insisting that the painful economic adjustments of his administration are now starting to pay off. Speaking to a nation grappling with high living costs and public frustration, Tinubu defended his policies…
The Federal Government announced on September 29, 2025, that it would cancel the traditional Independence Day parade scheduled for October 1, 2025. The decision came via a statement from the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. The government clarified that while the parade would not be held, other events marking Nigeria’s…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has firmly denied allegations of religious genocide in the country. In a statement released recently, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said reports claiming targeted killings of Christians are misleading and politically motivated. It emphasized that Nigeria remains a secular and multi-religious nation committed to protecting all citizens, regardless of faith…
