ACLU and Civil Liberties Groups Challenge Texas Law Mandating Ten Commandments in Public School Classrooms
In a significant legal development, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Texas, along with national civil liberties organizations, has announced plans to sue the state over Senate Bill 10…
U.S. Reopens Embassy Residence in Syria, Signaling Major Diplomatic Shift
The United States has officially reopened its ambassador’s residence in Damascus, Syria, for the first time since it closed in 2012 at the height of the Syrian civil war. This…
Senate Minority Leader Opposes One-Party State
In a firm declaration, Senate Minority Leader Abba Moro has dismissed concerns that Nigeria is veering toward a one-party system. Speaking during the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) North Central Zonal…
Students Protest Late-Night WAEC Exams Amidst Safety Concerns
In a recent development, students across Nigeria have expressed outrage over being required to take their 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examinations (WASSCE) late at night, citing concerns over…
Fidelity Bank Broadens Reach with Three New Branches Across Nigeria
Fidelity Bank Plc has recently inaugurated three new branches in Nigeria, reinforcing its commitment to enhancing financial accessibility and supporting economic growth in key regions. The new branches are strategically…
Devastation in Mokwa: Lives Lost as Floodwaters Engulf Nigerian Town
Mokwa, Niger State, Nigeria — In the early hours of May 30, 2025, the town of Mokwa in Niger State faced a catastrophic flood following intense predawn rainfall. The deluge…
Follow-up: NAPTIP Summons Speed Darlington
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has summoned controversial Nigerian singer Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington, following a viral video in which he…
Mauritania’s Sidi Ould Tah elected as new AfDB president
Sidi Ould Tah of Mauritania has emerged as the new President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), following a decisive election that concluded in just three rounds. Tah secured 76.18%…
Follow-Up: Enugu native doctor arrested at border while fleeing Nigeria
A major breakthrough has been recorded in the high-profile case involving the abduction of a 13-year-old girl in Enugu State, as operatives of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) have arrested…
WAEC Apologizes for Nighttime Exams, Aportions Blame
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has issued an apology for the delay that led to candidates writing the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) at night in various…