Thursday, June 18, 2026

Nguema, Gabon’s Coup Leader Turned President, Sets Up Party

Nguema, Gabon’s Coup Leader Turned President, Sets Up Party

Brice Oligui Nguema, who seized power in Gabon after ending the Bongo family’s 56-year rule, has launched a new political party aimed at redefining the country’s future. Named the Democratic Union of Builders (UDB), the party positions itself as a force for national renewal, pledging to rebuild Gabon’s fractured social contract and address years of […]

S’Korean Prosecutors Again Seek Ex-President Yoon’s Arrest

S'Korean Prosecutors Again Seek Ex-President Yoon’s Arrest

On Sunday, South Korean prosecutors submitted a fresh request for an arrest warrant to detain former president Yoon Suk Yeol, following two rounds of questioning, one of which extended for more than nine hours. Yoon was officially removed from office in April after lawmakers impeached and suspended him for attempting to undermine civilian authority on […]

Clearing Explosives Post-War Claims Two Iranian Guards’ Lives

Clearing Explosives Post-War Claims Two Iranian Guards’ Lives

Iranian media reported on Sunday that two members of the Revolutionary Guards lost their lives while trying to dismantle explosives in the country’s western region, which had been targeted by Israeli airstrikes last month. The incident comes in the aftermath of a 12-day conflict between Israel and Iran that erupted following Israeli bombing raids on […]

Elon Musk Announces Formation Of New US Political Party

Elon Musk Announces Formation Of New US Political Party

Elon Musk, once a close associate of President Donald Trump, announced on Saturday that he had established a new political party in the United States. The tech billionaire explained that his decision was driven by a desire to disrupt what he views as America’s entrenched “one-party system.” Elon Musk, who was not only the world’s […]

Texas Flood Tragedy: US Teams Look For Missing Girls

Texas Flood Tragedy: US Teams Look For Missing Girls

Rescue teams in Texas continued their frantic search on Saturday for more than 20 girls who went missing from a riverside summer camp after relentless rains triggered severe flooding that has already claimed at least 24 lives. Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha confirmed the rising death toll during a press briefing late Friday, as emergency […]

Coalition: Wike Mocks Amaechi, Says Power Won’t Return

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory criticised Rotimi Amaechi on Friday during the commissioning of the newly rehabilitated Aguma Palace Road and New Market Road in Gwagwalada Area Council by Vice President Kashim Shettima. Both Amaechi and Wike have previously held the position of governor in Rivers State. Amaechi led the state from May […]

Despite Clearance On Major Counts, Diddy Denied Bail

Despite Clearance On Major Counts, Diddy Denied Bail

A judge has ruled that Sean “Diddy” Combs will remain in custody after a jury found him guilty of transporting individuals for prostitution, although he was cleared of the more serious racketeering and sex trafficking charges. Combs’ lawyers had pleaded for his release, insisting he had no intention of fleeing, especially since his private jet […]

New UN Forum Launched To Support Debt‑Stricken Countries

New UN Forum Launched To Support Debt‑Stricken Countries

A new initiative known as the Borrowers’ Forum has been launched to help heavily indebted countries coordinate their efforts and strengthen their collective influence within the global financial system. The forum was officially introduced on Wednesday during the UN’s major sustainable development conference in Sevilla, Spain, at a time when debt-related challenges are mounting for […]

Why Coalition Partners Backed ADC – Spokesperson

Why Coalition Partners Backed ADC – Spokesperson

Bolaji Abdullahi, the spokesperson for the opposition coalition, has shed light on why the group chose the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as its platform for the 2027 elections. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Abdullahi explained that the ADC was selected because of its willingness to embrace reforms and its alignment with the coalition’s core […]

Atiku, Obi, Mark Unite In ADC To Oppose Tinubu 2027

Atiku, Obi, Mark Unite In ADC To Oppose Tinubu 2027

In a major political realignment ahead of the 2027 elections, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi, and former Senate President David Mark have thrown their weight behind the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as their new platform to unseat President Bola Tinubu. At the event held on Wednesday, David Mark […]

Trump Says US Central Bank Head Must Quit Immediately

Trump Says US Central Bank Head Must Quit Immediately

US President Donald Trump has intensified his criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell by demanding his immediate resignation. Trump’s latest call marks an escalation in his ongoing attacks against Powell, reflecting his increasing frustration with the central bank’s leadership. President Donald Trump intensified his attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Tuesday, demanding […]

Ex-AGF Malami Dumps APC, Joins ADC

Ex-AGF Malami Dumps APC, Joins ADC

Abubakar Malami, who previously served as Nigeria’s Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation, has announced his departure from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a statement he personally signed and released on Wednesday, titled “To the Good People of Kebbi and Fellow Nigerians,” Malami explained that […]