Tag: Politics
US Judge Blocks Trump’s Attempt to Use Wartime Law for Mass Deportations of Venezuelans
A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s attempt to use the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to mass-deport Venezuelans, ruling that the 227-year-old wartime law does not justify the removal of migrants. The order, issued by US District Judge James Boasberg on Saturday evening, halts deportations for 14 days as the legal battle…
NYSC Threatens Corps Member Over Viral Video Criticizing Tinubu’s Government
A serving National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member in Lagos State has raised alarm over alleged threats from the NYSC board after she criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration in a viral TikTok video. The young lady, who uses the handle @talktoraye, expressed her frustrations about the rising cost of goods and economic hardship in…
SERAP Sues Akpabio Over ‘Unlawful Suspension’ of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against Senate President Godswill Akpabio over the suspension of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, describing the action as a violation of her fundamental human rights. The suit, filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeks to reverse the suspension and restore Akpoti-Uduaghan’s legislative rights, entitlements,…
US Declares South African Ambassador Persona Non Grata Over Controversial Remarks
The United States has declared South African Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool persona non grata, effectively expelling him from the country following controversial remarks he made about US President Donald Trump. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the decision in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday night, citing Rasool’s “race-baiting” and anti-American sentiments as…
2027: El-Rufai Invites Atiku, Obi, Others to Join SDP
Former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai has extended an invitation to prominent opposition figures, including Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and others, to join him in the Social Democratic Party (SDP). El-Rufai, whose defection from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) was announced earlier this week, made the call during an interview with the BBC, emphasizing his…
Tinubu Focused on Shared Prosperity, Not 2027 Election – Presidency
The Presidency has clarified that President Bola Tinubu’s primary focus is on delivering shared prosperity to Nigerians rather than preparing for the 2027 general elections. The statement, made by the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, comes amid a wave of political defections and speculation about the formation of a coalition…
Trump Proposes Sweeping Travel Ban on 41 Countries
US President Donald Trump is considering imposing sweeping travel restrictions on citizens from 41 countries as part of a new immigration crackdown, according to sources familiar with the matter and an internal memo seen by Reuters. The proposed ban, which is still subject to approval by the administration, would target countries deemed to have inadequate…
Federal Government Denies Targeted Killings of Christians, Counters US Congress Claims
The Federal Government of Nigeria has strongly countered claims by the US Congress that Christians are being targeted for killings in parts of the country, describing the narrative as misleading and the work of “fifth columnists” seeking to designate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC). In a statement issued by the Ministry of…
Senate President Akpabio, Natasha to Testify Before Senate Committee Over Sexual Harassment Allegations
The Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions (SCEPPP) is set to hear testimonies from Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Kogi Central lawmaker Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over allegations of sexual harassment. The development follows claims by Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan that Akpabio sexually harassed her during a visit to his residence in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, in…
Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial to Start Afresh March 21, Identity of New Judge Revealed
The trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), is set to begin anew on March 21, 2025, before Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja. Kanu’s lead counsel, Aloy Ejimakor, confirmed the development, stating that the legal team is prepared for the proceedings. However, Ejimakor disclosed that…