Court rules Trump’s global tariffs illegal, pauses decision for appeal
A federal appeals court ruled most of Trump’s global tariffs illegal but paused the decision until October 14 to allow an expected Supreme Court appeal.
Political Landscape
Trump moves to slash $5 billion in foreign aid risking shut down
Trump’s plan to cut $5 billion in foreign aid has heightened the risk of a federal shutdown as Democrats and some Republicans resist the move.
Jonathan remains influential, but Tinubu’s seat is secure – APC
Lagos APC says Goodluck Jonathan remains a respected elder statesman but lacks the political weight to challenge President Tinubu in 2027.
Adeyanju: Why I’ll pick Tinubu over Obi in 2027
Deji Adeyanju says he would choose Tinubu over Peter Obi in 2027, citing intolerance among Obi’s supporters as his main reason.
Adeyanju: Why I would choose Tinubu over Obi
“If the opposition makes a mistake and presents Peter Obi, I will vote for Tinubu just to prevent Peter Obi from emerging as President because we cannot have a nation where the leader of a mob will run our country.”
Obidient supporters toxic, says Deji Adeyanju as defamation row deepens
Deji Adeyanju accused Peter Obi of an attempted bribe and labelled him a “political fraud,” while Obi’s lawyers threatened legal action over alleged defamation
ADC coalition shaky as key leaders delay formal registration
ADC’s momentum is faltering as Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi hesitate to formally join, raising doubts about the opposition’s strength in 2027.
I am ready to Vice Seyi Makinde in 2027 — Bala Mohammed
Bala Mohammed says he is willing to run as Seyi Makinde’s deputy in 2027 if the PDP adopts such a ticket, stressing unity, zoning, and credibility over ambition.
ADC leadership crisis deepens as Deputy Chair declares himself National Chairman
The leadership tussle within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has escalated, with Deputy National Chairman, Nafiu Bala, officially taking over as the party’s National Chairman
‘Peter Obi is a fraud parading as messiah, I can’t wait to meet him in court’ —Activist Deji Adeyanju fires back over defamation suit threat
Just got this letter from Peter Obi, the religious bigot demanding a retraction from me. I laughed so hard. I can’t wait to meet him in court finally. A fraud parading himself as a messiah