Armed Incident Disrupts High-Profile Washington Event A suspected gunman who attempted to breach security at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner has sparked renewed debate over protective arrangements for high-level political gatherings in the United States. The incident occurred at the Washington Hilton, where President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, cabinet officials, lawmakers, journalists, and […]
The Strait, the War, and the Politics of Illusion THE Strait of Hormuz remains one of the most dangerous pressure points in the modern world. A narrow waterway between Iran and Oman, it carries a major share of the globe’s oil exports. Whenever Iran threatens to close it, markets tremble, navies mobilize, and diplomats scramble. […]
A Covert Operation in the Shadow of Empire IN 1954, amid rising tensions in the Middle East and the slow unraveling of British colonial influence, a covert operation unfolded in Egypt that would later become one of the most controversial intelligence scandals in Israeli history. The operation, later known as the Lavon Affair, involved a […]
Oborevwori Urges Christians to Rely on God DELTA State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has called on Christians to remain steadfast in faith and draw strength from God amid personal and national challenges. The governor made the appeal at the second session of the 10th Synod of the Anglican Diocese of Ughelli, held at All Saints Cathedral. […]
Ibadan Summit Exposes Fragile Opposition Alliance FRESH cracks within Nigeria’s opposition bloc have emerged following the Ibadan summit of political leaders, raising doubts over the feasibility of a united front against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2027 general elections. The summit, hosted by Seyi Makinde, brought together […]
Shock Dismissal of Entire Science Board A sweeping decision by Donald Trump to terminate all 24 members of the National Science Board (NSB) has triggered concern across the scientific and policy communities in the United States. According to multiple accounts, the dismissals were carried out via a uniform email sent from the Presidential Personnel Office, […]
Nigeria’s National Assembly Landlords: Democracy’s Survivors or Gatekeepers? SINCE Nigeria’s return to democratic rule in 1999, elections have come and gone, presidents have changed, governors have risen and fallen, yet a familiar set of lawmakers has remained firmly seated in the National Assembly. In Abuja’s corridors of power, these politicians are often seen as veterans. […]
Supreme Court Set to Shape Opposition Politics NIGERIA’S political landscape is on edge as the Supreme Court prepares to deliver judgments in the leadership disputes rocking the Peoples Democratic Party and the African Democratic Congress. The rulings are expected to determine control of two major opposition platforms ahead of the 2027 general elections. The decisions […]
Authorities Identify Suspect in White House Dinner Shooting Scare NEW details have emerged about the man accused of opening fire near the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner in Washington, where President Donald Trump and senior officials were in attendance. Law enforcement sources identified the suspect as 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen, a resident of Torrance, California. […]
THE 2026 Electoral Act has failed to meet the legality of international standards for the conduct of democratic elections. The Electoral Act, 2026 (EA 2026) has removed certificate forgery as the basis to challenge the outcome of an election at the tribunal. The 2026 Electoral Act is a legal fraud. Nigeria is the only […]