Politics

YPP boycotts Anambra LG poll over violence, irregularities claims

YPP boycotts Anambra LG poll over violence, irregularities claims

The Young Progressives Party (YPP) boycotted the Anambra LG election, citing widespread violence, irregularities, and alleged gunshots in Otuocha. Read More…

Turkiye summons Ukraine ambassador over Black Sea attacks

Al Jazeera

Turkiye summons Ukraine ambassador over Black Sea attacks

Two Turkish-operated vessels have been struck this week as a result of the war between Russia and Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

Democrats sound alarm on US-Venezuela oil deal: ‘This isn’t a win’

Democrats sound alarm on US-Venezuela oil deal: ‘This isn’t a win’

Democratic leaders slammed Friday’s announcement by President Trump on a new deal to acquire majority U.S. control of over 65 million barrels of Venezuelan oil. “Let’s be clear: this isn’t a win,” Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D) wrote…

2027: Cross River group pledges bloc votes for Otu, Tinubu

2027: Cross River group pledges bloc votes for Otu, Tinubu

A Cross River group pledges bloc votes for Governor Bassey Otu and President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election, citing achievements and demanding de Read More…

Trump admin unjustly revoked pro-Palestinian foreign students’ visas, judge finds

Trump admin unjustly revoked pro-Palestinian foreign students’ visas, judge finds

A federal judge in California ruled Friday the Trump administration unconstitutionally sought to deport international students for pro-Palestinian activism and criticism of Israel. In a 90-page ruling, U.S. District Judge Noël Wise found…

Far-right media provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos deported by ICE from US to UK

The Guardian

Far-right media provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos deported by ICE from US to UK

Ex-Breitbart editor has vocally supported immediate deportations for anyone who can’t prove US residency Far-right British media provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos has been deported from the US after being detained on Thursday by Immigration…

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I have nothing to apologise to Keshi for — Pinnick

I have nothing to apologise to Keshi for — Pinnick

Former NFF President Amaju Pinnick states he has nothing to apologise for regarding Stephen Keshi’s tenure and the Super Eagles’ decline. Read More: https://punchng.com/i-have-nothing-to-apologise-to-keshi-for-pinnick/

Gunmen tried to enter hotel housing AES parliament members - Russian ambassador

Gunmen tried to enter hotel housing AES parliament members - Russian ambassador

Viktor Voropayev attended a gala dinner at the hotel on the evening of August 28 for lawmakers taking part in the parliamentary session

2027 campaigns won’t disrupt N’Assembly duties — Akpabio

2027 campaigns won’t disrupt N’Assembly duties — Akpabio

Senate President Godswill Akpabio assures Nigerians that 2027 campaigns will not disrupt the National Assembly’s legislative duties. Read more on Punch. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-campaigns-wont-disrupt-nassembly-duties-akpabio/

The Pentagon’s new nuclear doctrine needs congressional guardrails

The Pentagon’s new nuclear doctrine needs congressional guardrails

Critics in Congress and the arms control community are right: Any doctrine premised on “limited” nuclear use invites the illusion of control.

Russia is averse to using nuclear weapons as deterrent - Liberal Democrats’ leader

Leonid Slutsky stressed that Russia would respond immediately if the West supplied Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky with components for tactical nuclear weapons for use against Russia

Borders not closed, Tunji-Ojo faults Atiku’s plan to reopen land borders

Borders not closed, Tunji-Ojo faults Atiku’s plan to reopen land borders

The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has faulted former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s plan to reopen Nigeria’s land borders if elected President in 2027, saying the country’s borders are not closed and therefore cannot be…