Human rights activist Mazi Greg Onoh filed a lawsuit in the Enugu High Court. He sought accountability for the deaths of 21 coal miners killed during a colonial-era protest. The court heard the case numbered E/909/2024. Historical Background Coal miners in Iva Valley, Enugu, struck on November 1, 1949. They demanded better wages and working…
Donald Trump, President of the United States, declared May 17, 2026, as a day for Americans to rededicate the nation as “one nation under God.” He made the announcement during his speech at the 74th Annual National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C. Trump invited citizens from across the country to gather on the National Mall…
Kamala Harris, former United States Vice President, reactivated her dormant campaign social media accounts on February 5, 2026. She rebranded the platforms to focus on organizing young voters. The accounts had remained inactive since her defeat in the 2024 presidential election against Donald Trump. Announcement Details Harris announced the change in a video posted on…
Gunmen attacked Woro and Nuku communities in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, Nigeria, on February 3, 2026. The assailants arrived on motorcycles around 5 pm and surrounded the villages. They opened fire sporadically from different directions. Residents who attempted to flee suffered gunshot wounds, while others who surrendered faced execution after being tied…
The Nigerian Air Force reactivated a Super Puma helicopter that remained grounded for three years. Officials commissioned the aircraft at the 205 Rotary Wing unit in Ikeja, Lagos State, on February 4, 2026. This move bolstered the force’s operational capabilities in various security missions. Grounding and Restoration Process Engineers identified a main rotor hub issue…
Terrorists attacked Woro and Nuku communities in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State late Tuesday. They killed at least 75 residents and set several houses ablaze. The victims, local Muslims, refused to adopt the extremists’ perverted form of Islamic doctrine, which triggered the massacre. Authorities reported that the assault marked a shift from previous…
The Supreme Court rejected a request from California Republicans to block the state’s new congressional map. This decision allowed California to proceed with districts designed to benefit Democrats in the 2026 midterm elections. The court issued a one-sentence order without public dissents. Background on Redistricting California voters approved Proposition 50 in November 2025. The measure…
Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, the Chief of Army Staff, hosted Colonel Stéphane Useo, the French Defence Attaché to Nigeria, at Army Headquarters in Abuja on February 4, 2026. The meeting addressed ongoing insecurity issues in the region. Officials from both sides participated in the discussions. Meeting Overview Shaibu welcomed Useo and his delegation. The encounter…
Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, filed a notice of appeal against his terrorism conviction. He challenged the ruling by James Omotosho, judge of the Federal High Court in Abuja. The court convicted Kanu on November 20, 2025, on seven counts. Conviction Details Authorities charged Kanu with committing acts preparatory to terrorism…
Ryan Routh, the man convicted of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump, received a life sentence plus seven years in federal prison. U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon handed down the ruling in Fort Pierce, Florida, on February 4, 2026. Prosecutors had sought the maximum penalty for the 2024 incident. Courtroom Proceedings Judge Cannon sentenced Routh to…
