Politics

ActionSA plans to approach the North Gauteng High Court to set aside a South African Police Service investigation that cleared two senior officers implicated in the Phala Phala scandal, alleging a cover-up.

Former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi has withdrawn his lawsuit contesting Atiku Abubakar's emergence as the ADC's presidential candidate, following an out-of-court settlement.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance alleges that certain Israeli factions are conducting covert campaigns to shape American public opinion and undermine diplomatic efforts with Iran.

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has upheld the Independent National Electoral Commission’s guidelines for the 2027 general elections, overturning a previous Federal High Court judgment that had nullified them.

Adeniyi Adeyemi, self-styled director-general of the alleged Presidential Intervention Promotion Council, has been arrested by Nigerian police following a bench warrant issued by a Federal High Court in Abuja.

The United States carried out military strikes on Iran, prompting Tehran to accuse Washington of targeting civilian sites and threatening regional reprisals, as tensions flare over the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.

Diplomat Jimoh Ibrahim asserts President Bola Tinubu is actively advocating for Nigeria to obtain a permanent seat on the UN Security Council, citing the president's dissatisfaction with Africa's absence from the body.

The MK Party has dismissed President Cyril Ramaphosa’s legal move to halt impeachment proceedings, calling it a waste of time as the Western Cape High Court prepares to rule on the Phala Phala matter.

Nigeria's 2027 presidential aspirant Peter Obi has called on the EFCC to shift focus from investigating social media figures Mama Pee and Randy Peter to tackling high-level corruption.

The US government plans to limit I visas for foreign journalists to 240 days and adjust student visa durations based on academic programs, with changes expected by September.

Vice President Kashim Shettima's prospects for re-nomination in 2027 are clouded by historical precedents from President Tinubu's tenure as Lagos governor, raising questions about political loyalty and succession.

One month after signing a preliminary agreement to de-escalate tensions, the US and Iran have resumed military strikes, reigniting conflict in the Middle East.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has asked the Western Cape High Court to halt impeachment proceedings, arguing they cause significant humiliation as the court prepares to rule on his urgent application.

Ogun State has extended its work palliative and a monthly transport allowance for civil servants through September 2026, citing economic pressures from rising fuel prices.

US forces launched strikes against Iran for the sixth straight night, according to the US military, amid escalating regional tensions.