The International Day of Democracy is a global observance celebrated annually on September 15. It was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 2007 to promote and uphold the prin… Read More
The Democratic Republic of Congo has warned the United Nations General Assembly of the "aggression" by Rwanda, accusing them of supporting a rebellion in the eastern part of the country. The… Read More
US President Joe Biden will meet with Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu at the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Wednesday. The meeting will focus on discussing shared democrati… Read More
Ademola Adeleke, the governor of Osun state, narrowly escaped death after an incident at the airport earlier today.
His private jet caught fire during takeoff at Muritala Muhammed Internatio… Read More
Democratic Sen. Mark Warner, the chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, has not been briefed by the White House on the prisoner swap deal with Iran. Warner expresses the need to underst… Read More
Popular music producer and director, John Oboh, professionally known as ‘Mighty Mouse’, who created the Ajegunle rhythm in the 90s, has reportedly passed on.
Mighty Mouse died to… Read More
Former President Olusegun Olusegun Obasanjo has shed more light on his encounter with monarchs in Oyo state last Friday.
Recall that Obasanjo at an event in the state ordered traditional rul… Read More
Niger has strengthened its positions on the border with Benin after the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) agreed to activate a "standby force" to intervene in Niger and rest… Read More
The Republican speaker of the Wisconsin Assembly, Robin Vos, is blocking pay raises for University of Wisconsin employees unless the university cuts diversity, equity, and inclusion spending… Read More
Pastor Adewale Giwa has called on the police ot declare singer, Naira Marley and his associate, Sam Larry wanted.
The Senior Pastor of Awaiting the Second Coming of Jesus Christ Ministry, Pa… Read More
The Biden administration has granted temporary legal status to hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans already in the US, in response to the growing number of people fleeing the country and arr… Read More
A report released by the State Department claims that China is investing significant resources in disinformation, surveillance, and censorship tactics to shape international narratives in it… Read More
Opponent Martin Fayulu has confirmed his candidacy for the presidential election in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which is set to take place on December 20. Fayulu, who has accused… Read More
Chinese state security police have reportedly harassed the family of a student activist in Washington, DC, demanding that he be brought "in line" for his pro-democracy activism on American s… Read More
The Democratic Alliance (DA), South Africa's main opposition party, has launched a voter registration drive in Gauteng province ahead of the 2024 elections. The party aims to unseat the ruli… Read More
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Fetus Keyamo, has given his opinion on the release of President Bola Tinubu’s academic results by the Chicago State University, CSU… Read More
In the latest twist in Taiwan’s possibly most surprise-a-minute presidential election since they commenced in 1996, former Taiwanese president Ma Ying-jeou has announced he’s boy… Read More
Former political prisoner Le Minh The has had his pre-trial detention extended by police in Can Tho, Vietnam. The 60-year-old was released from prison in July 2020 after serving a two-year t… Read More
Several hundred opposition protesters in Ghana's capital Accra rallied to denounce the country's economic crisis and called for the resignation of the central bank governor, Ernest Addison… Read More
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has the potential to feed a quarter of the world's population due to its vast territory, agricultural production potential, and natural resources. Howe… Read More
The UN Security Council and the African Union Peace and Security Council have been meeting in Addis Ababa to discuss the financing of peacekeeping operations in Africa. The African Union has… Read More
In an attempt to substantiate his claim, Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 general election, has requested permission from the Supr… Read More
French troops have begun to withdraw from Niger, with a convoy of soldiers and equipment leaving the country for an undisclosed location, possibly Chad. The withdrawal was demanded by Niger'… Read More
South Africa has recalled nearly a dozen peacekeepers from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) following accusations of operating a system of mass prostitution. Eight South African peacek… Read More
The North Korean leader, Kim Jong Un is said to have cut open his victim before throwing him into the tank with the deadly fish after taking his inspiration from James Bond
Kim Jong un alleg… Read More
Libraries in Hong Kong have removed two children’s picture books published in democratic Taiwan over illustrations depicting a pro-democracy demonstration and a reference to the 1989 T… Read More
As Taiwan's presidential elections approach, the Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) Lai Ching-te, the incumbent vice president, faces no significant challenge from the opposition. Efforts… Read More
The Constitutional Court of the Democratic Republic of Congo has decided to judge former Prime Minister Augustin Matata "by default" in a trial for alleged embezzlement of public funds. Mata… Read More
The Wisconsin Senate has approved a bill, sponsored by Republicans, that would ban gender-affirming surgery for minors. Democratic Governor Tony Evers has stated that he will veto the measur… Read More
Bode Agusto, the founder of Nigeria’s first credit rating agency, Agusto & Co, has passed on at 68.
Chieftain of the People Democratic Party and Media mogul, Dele Momodu confirmed… Read More
Ex-Niger Delta militant leaders have sent a serious warning to Sheikh Ahmad Gumi over comments he directed at the minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike.
The militant l… Read More
Samantha Woll, the president of a synagogue in Detroit, was found stabbed to death outside her home. The motive for the crime is unknown, and police are currently investigating. Woll, 40, ha… Read More
Prof. Attahiru Jega, former chairman of Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has called for amendments to the Electoral Act of 2022. While acknowledging that Nig… Read More
President Joe Biden is facing pressure to balance his support for Israel with calls for restraint as the conflict between Israel and Hamas escalates. Biden has expressed his support for Isra… Read More
Seun Kuti, the son of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, recently discussed his relationship with Nigeria’s new president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in an interview with Chude Jideonwo.
Ac… Read More
Nollywood actress, Rita Daniels has bagged a new appointment from the elected Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori.
The governor appointed her as his Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Wo… Read More
The Tibetan exile community's experience with representative government is facing strain as a recent parliamentary session ended prematurely due to a dispute. The split in the 45-member Parl… Read More
Rwanda is being accused by the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) of supporting the M23 rebels. Drone images released by the DRC government appear to show Rwandan armed forces incursions int… Read More
Bayo Onanuga, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, has expressed hope that the Supreme Court will affirm the president’s victory in the Febr… Read More
The Democratic Republic of Congo's electoral commission has released a provisional list of 24 candidates who have registered for the presidential elections on December 20. The candidates sti… Read More
Hong Kong leader John Lee has pledged to eradicate dissent in the city with new laws, stating that the "root causes of chaos haven't yet been eliminated". Lee plans to introduce new national… Read More
Three Democratic members of Congress have introduced the Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act of 2023, a comprehensive bill aimed at reducing plastic production and holding companies accoun… Read More
Nollywood actress, Kate Henshaw has reacted following her decision to host a fundraising dinner for Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma.
It happened that Uzodinma, who is seeking re-elec… Read More
South Dakota became the first state in the US to enact a statewide initiative and referendum process 125 years ago, thanks to the efforts of Rev. Robert W. Haire, a socialist priest. Today… Read More
An ethnic alliance consisting of the Ta'ang National Liberation Army, Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army, and the Arakan Army launched an offensive against Myanmar's military regime i… Read More
The number of internally displaced people in the Democratic Republic of Congo has reached a record high of 6.9 million, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The i… Read More
Wisconsin Democratic Governor Tony Evers has filed a lawsuit against the Republican-controlled Legislature, accusing them of obstructing basic government functions and blocking pay raises fo… Read More
President Bola Tinubu warned his cabinet members that they would be dismissed if they failed to fulfill their ministry’s specific goals.
He made this statement during the opening of th… Read More
African Union Commission Chair Moussa Faki Mahamat met with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Washington to discuss the relationship between the United States and African Union member… Read More
Sociopolitical activist Reno Omokri has chastised former Rivers State governor Rotimi Amaechi, saying that Nigeria won’t go to war because he failed his aspiration to become president… Read More
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the previous election, has explained his reasons for not stepping down for his Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) counterpart, A… Read More
Connecticut voters will elect mayors in Tuesday's off-year general election, including in Bridgeport where a redo of the Democratic primary has been ordered. Incumbent Mayor Joe Ganim won th… Read More
Republican Peter Meijer, who previously served one term in Congress, has announced his candidacy for an open U.S. Senate seat in Michigan. The seat has been held by Democratic Senator Debbie… Read More
The Appeal Court has declared the Labour Party candidate, Thaddeus Atta, as the duly elected House of Representatives member representing Eti Osa Federal Constituency in Lagos State.
Prior t… Read More
Junta chief Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing warned that an offensive by ethnic armed groups in Myanmar's northern Shan state will "break the country into pieces" if left unchecked. The "Three Br… Read More
FBI Director Christopher Wray expressed concerns about a "potential conflict of interest" in the site selection process for a new FBI headquarters. The General Services Administration (GSA)… Read More
Joe Manchin, a Democratic senator from West Virginia, has announced that he will not run for re-election, potentially making it more difficult to pass climate legislation. Manchin, who has b… Read More
A light infantry battalion with over 120 troops surrendered to ethnic rebels in Myanmar's Shan state, marking the second time in two weeks that a battalion belonging to the military junta ha… Read More
Liberian voters have until November 14 to cast their ballots in the presidential run-off elections. Incumbent president George Weah is leading in votes against his rival Joseph Boakai. Voter… Read More
Despite opposition calls for a boycott, people in Madagascar voted for a new president. Incumbent President Andry Rajoelina had support in areas, while opposition neighborhoods saw fewer vot… Read More