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…
The Dangote Refinery recently faced a serious security scare after reports of a sabotage attempt. According to Dangote Petroleum, the dismissed workers planned to disrupt operations, which could have caused major damage. The company credited President Bola Tinubu with stepping in quickly to prevent the situation from getting out of control. By intervening, Tinubu helped…
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…
