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Vetting Scandal Rocks No.10: Starmer ‘Furious’ in Mandelson Row

A brewing controversy at the heart of the British government has placed Prime Minister Keir Starmer under intense scrutiny following reports that he was not informed of a failed security vetting concerning senior Labour figure .Peter Mandelson. The revelation has triggered what insiders describe as a furious response from Starmer, raising urgent questions about internal […]

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The Opposition’s Biggest Problem Isn’t the Ruling Party—It’s Atiku

The evolving posture of Atiku Abubakar toward fellow opposition figures has introduced a contentious but unavoidable question into Nigeria’s political discourse: is the opposition’s greatest obstacle external—or internal? At a moment that demands strategic cohesion, Atiku’s public dismissal of the presidential prospects of Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and Aminu Waziri Tambuwal signals more than routine political

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OpenAI Calls For Robot Tax:AI Boom Triggers New Policy Debate

A growing debate over the economic consequences of artificial intelligence has intensified following calls linked to OpenAI for the introduction of a “robot tax”—a policy proposal aimed at addressing job displacement and widening inequality in the age of automation. The concept of a robot tax, long discussed in policy and academic circles, proposes that companies

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Malema Sentenced to Five Years, Political Fallout Looms

Johannesburg — , leader of the (EFF), has been sentenced to five years in prison, in a ruling that is expected to have significant political repercussions. The sentencing marks a major development for one of South Africa’s most prominent opposition figures, known for his strong stance on economic redistribution and land reform. While full details

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Drone Strikes, Border Closure and the Brink of War: Chad–Sudan Crisis Deepens

N’Djamena/Tine — Escalating cross-border attacks and drone strikes have pushed tensions between and to a critical point, with growing fears of direct military confrontation. Crisis Timeline: Escalation in Motion The current crisis has unfolded through a series of increasingly severe incidents: The pattern reflects a shift from indirect spillover to direct targeting of Chadian territory.

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₦68.3tn Budget Approved as Security Spending Falls, Oversight Questions Emerge

Abuja — Nigeria’s National Assembly has approved a ₦68.3 trillion budget for 2026, the largest in the country’s history, following a late upward revision by President . The appropriation, initially presented at ₦58.47 trillion, was increased by ₦9.3 trillion through a presidential request endorsed by lawmakers without detailed scrutiny — a move that has drawn

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Police Dismiss Security Threat Reports in Abuja

Abuja — The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has debunked reports of a security threat in the Federal Capital Territory, describing the claims as false and misleading. Authorities said there is no verified intelligence suggesting any imminent danger in Abuja, urging residents to remain calm and go about their normal activities. The command warned against

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NCDMB SPONSORS TECHNICAL TRAINING TO BOOST PROJECT MANAGEMENT CAPACITY

Port Harcourt — The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board has sponsored specialized training in Oracle Primavera P6 for 50 participants in Rivers State, aimed at enhancing project management capabilities in the oil and gas sector. The programme focuses on equipping professionals with advanced planning and scheduling skills critical to large-scale industrial projects.Officials say the

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U.S.–Iran Tensions Enter Murky Diplomatic Phase Amid Secret Deal Claims

Washington/Tehran — The conflict between the United States and Iran appears to be shifting into a quiet and uncertain diplomatic phase, following reports of a secret peace effort that neither side is willing to publicly confirm. At the centre of the speculation is an alleged 15-point peace plan linked to U.S. President Donald Trump, reportedly

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