Last month, New York Senate Democrats put forward a series of Bills to combat Unethical Behavior by Public Officials and help restore New Yorkers’ faith in Political Campaigns. The Sen… 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
A new bill called the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation Banking Act has advanced in the Senate, aiming to provide banking services to the marijuana industry. The bill would offer legal… 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 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
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
During a meeting in Beijing, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer urged Chinese authorities to provide a "level playing field" for American businesses in China. Schumer also expressed s… 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
Canadian Senate Speaker Raymonde Gagné has decided to opt out of the G20 Parliamentary Speakers' Summit (P20) hosted by India amid diplomatic tensions between the two countries. The r… Read More
Hajiya Halima (Baba) Ibrahim, mother of Senate President-elect Senator Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan, has died. 86 years old.
Senator Lawan’s mother died on October 14, 2023, in her home in Gash… 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
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Republican Sen. Mitt Romney took shelter during a Hamas rocket attack in Tel Aviv, according to a social media post by Schumer. The bipartisan group… 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
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has asked the newly-confirmed chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ola Olukoyede, not to use him as an example in the anti-co… 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
Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, has allegedly chosen Aminat Ayeni Onisiwo, a vendor of ‘Kayanmata’ products, as his senior legislative aide.
‘Kayanmata’ refers… 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
Regina Daniels, a Nollywood actress, is undoubtedly living a rich lifestyle as she flies into Asaba, Delta State in a beautiful private jet.
The actress and wife of politician Ned Nwoko post… 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
Ian Shugart, a former clerk of the Privy Council and Canadian senator, has passed away at the age of 66 after battling cancer. Shugart had a long and distinguished career in public service… 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
Senate President GodsWill Akpabio accomplished a significant achievement on Friday by being elected to the Executive Committee of the Inter-Parliamentary Union.
This election is historic, as… 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 United Auto Workers (UAW) union has escalated its strike against General Motors (GM) after reaching a tentative contract agreement with Stellantis, the maker of Jeep vehicles. The strike… 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
Nigerian artist Paul Okoye, often known as Rude Boy, has criticized the situation of the country.
The second half of the legendary music duo Psquare underlined how seniors are the leaders of… 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
The Senate confirmed Mr Zacch Adedeji’s nomination as Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) on Tuesday.
Adedeji, who appeared in the upper house on Tuesday for his scre… Read More
Former Treasury Secretary Jack Lew is expected to be confirmed as the U.S. ambassador to Israel on Tuesday. President Biden nominated Lew in September amid strained relations between the U.S… 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
President Bola Tinubu has officially approved and signed the N2.17 trillion 2023 Supplementary Budget into law.
The signing ceremony took place at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, with notab… Read More
A 40-year-old Democrat, Susanna Gibson, who was exposed for filming s3xual acts with her husband online for tips, narrowly lost the race for the commonwealth’s House of Delegates in Vi… 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
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is urging Canadians to pressure the Liberal government to pass a bill that would remove the carbon tax from fuels used in agricultural activities. The bi… Read More
Balanced News reports that French Socialist Senator Akli Melouli strongly opposes an immigration law that he believes will create more undocumented individuals. He argues that the law fails… Read More
The House of Representatives has passed a bill to avoid a government shutdown, and it will now move to the Senate for a vote. The bill, known as a continuing resolution (CR), would fund part… 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