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Africa & World Politics, American Politics, Boko Haram, Headlines
Tuesday, February 17th, 2026
By Nkiruka Nnorom with agency reports United States has frozen the assets and properties of eight Nigerians accused of having links with Islamic sect – Boko Haram and Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, ISIL. The over 3,000 page document released at the weekend by the United States Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control, […]
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American Politics, Africa & World Politics, Headlines
Tuesday, February 17th, 2026
Rev. Jesse Jackson, the iconic civil rights leader and activist, passed away on February 17, 2026. He was known for his tireless advocacy for social justice, equality, and civil rights, significantly impacting American society over several decades. Jackson was a prominent figure during the civil rights movement, working alongside leaders like Dr. Martin Luther King […]
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American Politics, Africa & World Politics, Headlines
Tuesday, February 10th, 2026
By Ogaga Ariemu Former United States President, Barack Obama has made his first public statement following a controversial video shared by President Donald Trump that portrayed him and his wife, Michelle Obama, as apes. Obama, in a post on X on Saturday, made no reference to the video, which sparked widespread outrage and accusations of […]
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American Politics, Africa & World Politics, Headlines
Monday, February 9th, 2026
By Nnamdi Ojiego • Says separatist push will hurt Christians most United States Congressman Riley M. Moore has rejected claims that the United States supports any move to break up Nigeria, warning that pushing separatist agendas would worsen insecurity and place Christian communities at greater risk. Moore made the remarks in a statement posted on […]
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American Politics, Africa & World Politics, Headlines
Monday, February 9th, 2026
By Ochogwu Sunday The 2023 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, has alleged that the US President, Donald Trump, praised Remi Tinubu because of the power of money.” DAILY POST reports that Trump on Thursday, acknowledged the presence of Tinubu’s wife as he spoke at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, DC. […]
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Africa & World Politics, Headlines
Monday, February 9th, 2026
Ghana recalls High Commissioner to Nigeria over alleged link to election rigging High Commissioner Baba Ahmed. President John Mahama of Ghana has recalled the country’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Baba Ahmed, over alleged links to electoral malpractices in Ghana’s parliamentary election primaries for Ayawaso East Constituency. A statement issued by the Ghanaian Presidency on Saturday […]
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American Politics, Africa & World Politics, Headlines
Saturday, January 31st, 2026
By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and ERIC TUCKER WASHINGTON (AP) — Journalist Don Lemon and three other people were arrested Friday in connection with an anti-immigration enforcement protest that disrupted a service at a Minnesota church and increased tensions between residents and federal officials. Lemon was arrested by federal agents in Los Angeles, where he had […]
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Africa & World Politics, Headlines
Saturday, January 31st, 2026
South Africa has declared Israel’s top diplomat in the country “persona non grata,” and given him 72 hours to leave, the foreign ministry said on Friday, citing a “series of violations”. Ties between the two nations are already strained, with South Africa bringing a case before the United Nations top court in 2023 to argue […]
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Africa & World Politics, Headlines
Saturday, January 31st, 2026
Ibrahim Traore, the military leader of Burkina Faso Burkina Faso’s military-led government has dissolved all political parties and scrapped the legal framework governing their operations. This is going by a decree approved by the West African nation’s council of ministers on Thursday. The decision by the military rulers who seized power in September 2022 is […]
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Nigerian Police, Africa & World Politics, Headlines
Saturday, January 31st, 2026
Cameroonian lawmaker sues Nigeria police, demands N200m damages By Asare Asare A Cameroonian legislator, Manghe Romeo Etta, has dragged the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) before a Cross River State High Court, alleging unlawful arrest, detention and violation of his fundamental rights. The youth senator representing Manyu Division in Cameroon’s National Assembly, is seeking N200 […]