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Iran says it could reopen the strategically important Strait of Hormuz and resume nuclear negotiations with Washington within two days if the United States meets its conditions, although no agreement has been confirmed.
Iliana Yotova has won Bulgaria's presidential runoff with 57.6% of the vote, becoming the country's first elected female president. Her victory is expected to influence Bulgaria's relationship with Europe, Russia and Ukraine.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom says he would not seek the Democratic presidential nomination in 2028 if former Vice President Kamala Harris decides to run.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has engaged in a heated parliamentary confrontation with AfD co-leader Alice Weidel, accusing her party of being a “destructive force” and strongly criticizing its migration agenda.
Peter Obi’s convoy was blocked by protesters in Benue State while on a condolence visit. Obi condemned the act, accusing a government aide of orchestrating Read More: https://punchng.com/video-protesters-block-peter-obis-convoy-on-benue-road/
[Vanguard] The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has urged politicians contesting the 2027 elections to focus on ideas and solutions rather than divisive politics.
[Nyasa Times] Malawi's government has been slammed as "corrupt" after the High Court ordered it to fork out compensation to FOUR companies over a contract scandal that critics say exposes taxpayers to yet another crippling bill for official incompetence.
The Federal Government is partnering with NYSC on digital integration to end certificate racketeering and strengthen qualification verification for graduat Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-nysc-partner-on-digital-integration-to-end-certificate-racketeering/
[Daily Trust] The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Rivers State has reacted to the statement made by the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, that the Vice Presidential candidate of ADC, Rotimi Amaechi, will be defeated by 12 noon on election-day, saying the powers to announce election results
Former Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom has stated why he is dumping the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television’s ‘Morning Show’ on Tuesday, Ortom said his support for Tinubu is a del
A member of the Israeli Knesset, Heidi Moses, has accused Britain of hypocrisy over its support for the Nigerian government against the struggle for the actualisation of Biafra. It would be recalled that Britain recently criticized Israel for building permanent structures in Jerusalem. British Foreign Secretary, Ed Mil
Moscow’s foreign minister issues warning to ‘Russophobic lobby in Budapest’ after diplomats expelled for ‘unacceptable’ activities But the tone coming from Moscow is very different, as Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters that Russia was very confident that victory in its war against Ukraine is “very near.
INEC fixed 19 September for five by-elections in four states: Gombe, Kano, Bauchi and Delta. The post INEC fixes date for by-elections in four states appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
France and Canada to follow UK in announcing sanctions on Israeli settlements Submitted by Imran Mulla on Tue, 09/08/2026 - 11:48 New development heaps international pressure on Israel over its settlement expansion Britain's Prime Minister Andy Burnham (left) and France's President Emmanuel Macron at 10 Downing Street
Ogoni youths threaten protests against oil exploration resumption in Rivers State unless the Federal Government creates Bori State and dissolves the dialog Read More: https://punchng.com/ogoni-youths-threaten-protests-over-oil-exploration-state-creation/
Duke and Duchess of Sussex were apparently given little notice before message was sent to the media The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were “surprised” at being given little notice of a formal letter sent to government departments and the military on behalf of King Charles reiterating their status as non-working royals. Ha
With the left-wing coalition ahead in polling, the current right-wing government's policies could soon be up for debate.
[Vanguard] ABUJA -- FORMER Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has demanded N10 billion compensation and a public apology from the Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), over alleged defamatory statements made against him during a television programme.
As Nigeria inches toward the 2027 general elections, one feature of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration deserves closer examination: the depth and diversity of the political communicators and spokesmen who have defended, explained and, at times, aggressively sold the administration’s narrative to the public. President
President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala on Tuesday accused the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, of engaging in content creation. Bwala faulted Obi’s presence at the launch of the Allied Peoples Movement, APM, presidential candidate, Seyi Makinde’
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Isaac Fayose, younger brother to former Ekiti State governor, Ayodele Fayose, has slammed Benue youths for blocking the convoy of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi. DAILY POST reports that trouble erupted when suspected thugs blocked a major access road to prevent Obi from entering
Qatar working with China and other partners to resume talks US-Iran talks Qatar is working with China and other partners to help resume talks between the United States and Iran, a Qatar foreign ministry spokesperson cited by Reuters said on Tuesday. "Qatar's Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohamme
[New Dawn] MONROVIA -- The family and legal team of former Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor have rejected what they describe as prejudicial public statements and media reports suggesting that she has already been indicted or found guilty, insisting that the criminal allegations against her remain unproven.
In a major policy shift, Britain is expected to ban goods from Israeli settlements The British government is set to announce a ban on goods from Israeli settlements on Tuesday, a move which has provoked fury from the Israeli government but remains highly popular in the UK. Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband is expected to o
[Liberian Investigator] MONROVIA -- Former Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor's lawyers have abandoned their request for a preliminary examination, clearing the way for the state's cocaine-trafficking case against her to advance without the hearing that would have tested the prosecution's evidence before trial.
Ten days after the abduction of schoolchildren in Mussa, Borno State, Government officials visited Lassa to reassess school security and ordered the implementation of Safe Schools measures in the affected schools. Thirty-five days later, gunmen attacked Government Day Secondary School, Lassa. The post SPECIAL REPORT: T
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has sent a message of condolence to Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan following the death of her husband, Hafidh Ameir Hassan.
Khaled Batarfi, a Saudi political analyst, says the war with the Houthis will not be ‘prolonged’.
An exercise next year on a scale not seen for a "very long time" will test the UK's preparedness, a minister says.
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, has revealed his reason for going to Benue State. He spoke just after thugs attacked his convoy as he was entering the state. Speaking after the incident, Obi decried the state of Nigerian politics, clarifying that his presence in the state was