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POLITICS6d agoHURIWA tackles Oyedele over Tinubu’s re-election prospectsBy Chioma Obinna The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has criticised the Minister of State for Finance, Taiwo Oyedele, over comments on President Bola Tinubu’s re-election prospects, urging the Federal Government to prioritise economic relief for Nigerians ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement on Sunday, the association’s National Coordinator, Comrade […] The post HURIWA tackles Oyedele over Tinubu’s re-election prospects appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS6d ago2027: Iyabo Obasanjo urges voters to look beyond party labelsBy Adesina Wahab Senator Iyabo Obasanjo, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) senatorial candidate for Ogun Central, has urged voters to assess political candidates based on their records, commitment to public service and ability to improve people’s lives rather than party affiliation alone. Obasanjo made the call during a television interview with TVC, where she discussed […] The post 2027: Iyabo Obasanjo urges voters to look beyond party labels appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSBREAKING6d ago‘Anger and shame’: Macron denounces France’s nationwide rioting, lootingAl Jazeera [en]
POLITICS6d agoKebbi Govt disputes UNDP poverty rating, faults ADCBy Haruna Aliyu, Birnin Kebbi The Kebbi State Government has disputed a reported poverty rating attributed to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), describing it as outdated and accusing opposition politicians of using it to criticise the administration of Governor Nasir Idris. The state Commissioner for Information and Culture, Yakubu Ahmed Birnin Kebbi, stated this […] The post Kebbi Govt disputes UNDP poverty rating, faults ADC appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS6d agoSouth-East needs no apology to lead Nigeria — OnohBy Emma Nnadozie Former South-East campaign spokesman for President Bola Tinubu, Denge Josef Onoh, has faulted the claim that Peter Obi and the Obidient movement constitute the biggest obstacles to an Igbo presidency, insisting that the South-East does not need to apologise for its political choices or seek permission to aspire to national leadership. Onoh, […] The post South-East needs no apology to lead Nigeria — Onoh appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS6d agoHow can one not aspire to be “woke”?Frente a la cruzada contra el “wokismo”, quizás deberíamos preguntarnos por qué resulta tan amenazante querer comprender las desigualdades y reducir los sufrimientos que producen. The post ¿Cómo no aspirar a ser “woke”? appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
POLITICSBREAKING6d agoMacron calls for calm in France and warns rioting must not escalateBBC World
POLITICSBREAKING6d agoMacron condemns “shocking” scenes of violence across FranceVanguard Nigeria
POLITICS6d agoWhat’s behind Europe’s youth protests?What's behind Europe's youth protests?Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS6d agoMacron begins Gulf tour focused on fuel supplies and strategic tiesFrench President Emmanuel Macron begins a three-day tour of the Gulf on Monday aimed at securing additional fuel supplies for France while strengthening economic, defence and security ties with four key regional partners.RFI [en]
POLITICS6d agoMakinde warns successors against dismantling Oyo agencies…Says rule of law, security bodies key to investment, growth By Adeola Badru Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has challenged his successors to sustain institutions established by his administration, warning that dismantling them could undermine efforts to strengthen governance, maintain public order and drive the state’s long-term development. Makinde spoke at the weekend during the […] The post Makinde warns successors against dismantling Oyo agencies appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS6d agoTaiwo Godwin’s Death: NANS demands independent probe, rejects protestBy Joseph Erunke The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Ogun State Joint Campus Council (JCC), has demanded an independent investigation into the death of Taiwo Godwin, a student of the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Aro, Abeokuta, insisting that the circumstances surrounding the incident must be transparently established. The council, however, distanced itself from a planned […] The post Taiwo Godwin’s Death: NANS demands independent probe, rejects protest appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS6d agoZelensky says possible US siding with Russia would be ‘historic mistake’The President of Ukraine said that the United States formally siding with Russia would be a “historic mistake and a great tragedy,” while stressing that he still sees Donald Trump as an ally.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICS6d agoMacron faces political firestorm after riotsWorst street violence in years comes six months before one of Europe’s most closely watched electionsFinancial Times
POLITICS6d agoNixon defends call to put opponent Moody in jailDemocratic Senate candidate Angie Nixon defended her recent call to put her GOP opponent Sen. Ashley Moody (R-Fla.) in jail over accusations she approved of mishandling taxpayer funds into a charity called Hope Florida. Appearing on CBS’s “Face the Nation” on Saturday, Nixon was asked whether her calls for Moody to be “locked up and…The Hill
POLITICS6d ago95% of MAGA Republicans approve of Trump. For non-MAGA Republicans, it's 47%.Three national polls show President Trump's approval rating hitting new lows as Democrats lead Republicans by 8 to 10 points ahead of the midterms.Why it matters: Republicans need Trump's loyalists to turn out, but embracing an unpopular president risks alienating independents they need to win competitive races.Driving the news: New polls from the Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos, NBC News and Fox News put Trump's approval at 33%, 34% and 36%, respectively — record or second-term lows in each survey.Democrats lead Republicans by eight points in the Post poll, nine points in Fox's and 10 points iAxios
POLITICSBREAKING6d agoMacron lashes out at rioters in TV speech as riots continue in ParisNOS Buitenland
POLITICS6d agoUtomi says Akwa Ibom ex-governor Victor Attah has attained ‘immortality’Pat Utomi says Victor Attah has attained “immortality” through a development vision that outlived his tenure. The post Utomi says Akwa Ibom ex-governor Victor Attah has attained ‘immortality’ appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICS6d agoTrump Hits Campaign Trail as White House Turmoil Weighs on GOP Midterm ProspectsAs Trump held rallies around the nation, his White House was consumed by dramas that reinforce how his presidency has become a drag on his party’s prospects in the midterms.NYT US
POLITICS6d agoMulvaney predicts Wiles is in a ‘powerful place’ in the White House but will leave after midtermsFormer White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney said he expects current chief of staff Susie Wiles to leave her post after the midterm elections, but her departure would be on her own terms after reports suggested she may have lost President Trump’s confidence. “If she leaves, and I think she probably will, it’s not…The Hill
POLITICS6d ago2028 Presidential ‘Shadow Primary’ Descends on the Midterm ElectionsThe schedule is especially packed in New Hampshire, an early presidential nominating state where there is a competitive Senate race Democrats are flocking to this month.NYT US
POLITICS6d agoAlbania's Prime Minister Edi Rama ignores calls to resign amid violent clashesAnti-government protesters continued calls for Edi Rama to step down as violent clashes between demonstrators and police again took place.DW News [en]
POLITICS6d agoLula da Silva gains ground against Flávio Bolsonaro one week before presidential elections in BrazilLa encuestadora Vox Brasil ubicó por primera vez al presidente en primer lugar con el 51 % de los votos válidos. El estudio confirma la paridad absoluta con la candidatura del senador e hijo del ex jefe de Estado.Clarín
POLITICS6d agoMacron promises tough punishments for rioters during nationwide day of actionFrench President Emmanuel Macron vowed on Sunday to bring the full weight of the justice system down on the rioters who left a trail of destruction in towns and cities throughout France during protests on Saturday over the poor state of schools and the rising cost of living.RFI [en]