GLOBEALERT

Feed

Open sources, classified and cross-checked. 625+ stories.

POLITICS5d agoAfrica's aging autocrats fight to stay in powerAs some of Africa's longest-serving leaders grow older, they are using different tactics to extend their rule. But age, succession battles and public pressure pose new challenges.DW News [en]
POLITICS5d agoKuje Political Firestorm: FCT indigenes knock Amnesty International over selective outrageBy Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: A political controversy in Kuje Area Council of the nation’s capital has ballooned into a fresh firestorm, as indigenous residents of the Federal Capital Territory FCT accused global rights body, Amnesty International, of selective outrage, questioning why it intervened in a local political dispute while staying silent for years on demolitions, […] The post Kuje Political Firestorm: FCT indigenes knock Amnesty International over selective outrage appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS5d agoASUU UNIMED Begins Indefinite Strike Over Unpaid 2026 ArrearsThe strike also covers departmental, faculty, committee and Senate meetings, including statutory and emergency meetings, whether conducted physically or virtually. The post ASUU UNIMED Begins Indefinite Strike Over Unpaid 2026 Arrears appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICS5d agoPolice deployed as Nairobi traders protest increased taxes on importsPolice have been deployed in Nairobi as traders protest against increased taxes on imports. This indicates public opposition to new government fiscal policies.capitalfm.africa
POLITICS5d agoNigeria , China host food festival to deepen tiesNigeria and China are co-hosting a food festival with the goal of strengthening their bilateral ties. This cultural event serves a diplomatic purpose.dailytrust.com · Niger
POLITICS5d agoIs judicial adjudication in electoral matters new in Nigeria?, By Fola AiyegbusiRecently, a former head-of state and president at two different times in our contemporary political history made public statements in the media about why the courts should not be the decider in electoral matters, especially in elections. He labelled verdicts that come from courts on such matters as “Cathedral judgements.” And also, so many people […] The post Is judicial adjudication in electoral matters new in Nigeria?, By Fola Aiyegbusi appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICS5d agoUS releases fresh names, photos of 10 Nigerians to be deportedThe United States Department of Homeland Security has added 10 Nigerians to its “Worst of the Worst” register, a database highlighting immigrants arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement over alleged criminal offences. The post US releases fresh names, photos of 10 Nigerians to be deported appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS5d ago‘Law profession no longer noble’ — VeryDarkManSocial media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has criticised Nigeria’s legal profession, arguing that law can no longer be regarded as a noble profession in the country. The post ‘Law profession no longer noble’ — VeryDarkMan appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS5d agoA Venezuelan worked in Texas selling cars and as an Uber Eats delivery driver. Today he is stranded in Liberia after a controversial Trump administration policy: “I never imagined being here”Tenía una protección judicial que impedía su regreso a Venezuela, pero un vacío legal permitió su expulsión a África. Hoy, desde un hotel en Monrovia, Carlos Téllez intenta asimilar cómo quedó separado de su esposa y de su bebé de cinco meses, a quien solo ha visto por pantalla.Clarín
POLITICS5d agoUnity among monarchs, leaders vital to Yoruba progress — Gani AdamsBy Dapo Akinrefon The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, has identified lack of unity among traditional rulers and Yoruba leaders as a major challenge slowing the progress of the Yoruba nation. Adams called for renewed commitment to unity, dialogue and collaboration among Yoruba leaders, warning that personal rivalries and divisions could weaken […] The post Unity among monarchs, leaders vital to Yoruba progress — Gani Adams appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS5d agoLagos targets biogas, fertiliser production from abattoir wasteBy Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Government has unveiled plans to convert waste generated from abattoirs and slaughterhouses into biogas and organic fertiliser as part of efforts to promote sustainable sanitation and a circular economy. The state government disclosed this on Friday at a one-day workshop for abattoir operators in Ajah, Eti-Osa Local Government Area, […] The post Lagos targets biogas, fertiliser production from abattoir waste appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS5d ago2027: Atiku vows to bring Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso back to ECOWASBy Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has pledged to work towards returning Niger Republic, Mali and Burkina Faso to the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, if elected president in 2027. Atiku, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, also said he would consider deploying the Economic Community of West African […] The post 2027: Atiku vows to bring Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso back to ECOWAS appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS5d agoOmokri warns against Atiku’s border reopening, fuel subsidy plansBy Olasunkanmi Akoni Ambassador-designate to Mexico, Honduras, Guatemala and Nicaragua, Reno Omokri, has cautioned against plans to reintroduce fuel subsidy and fully reopen Nigeria’s land borders, warning that the combination could encourage large-scale smuggling and worsen the country’s security and economic challenges. Omokri was reacting to the proposal by former Vice-President and African Democratic Congress, […] The post Omokri warns against Atiku’s border reopening, fuel subsidy plans appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS5d ago2027: Atiku pledges to reopen borders, develop Southern portsFormer Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has pledged to reopen Nigeria’s land borders and develop ports in the southern part of the country if elected president in 2027. Atiku, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, made the promise on Wednesday when a political support group visited him in Abuja. The pledge comes months after […] The post 2027: Atiku pledges to reopen borders, develop Southern ports appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS5d ago2027: Every youth with phone, voice can sell Tinubu’s achievements — YariYari spoke yesterday when he received Seyi Tinubu, who visited to congratulate him on his appointment and discuss stronger collaboration on youth mobilisation ahead of the elections. The post 2027: Every youth with phone, voice can sell Tinubu’s achievements — Yari appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS5d agoPhilippe Tonangoye: "Gabon will turn the page on load shedding in 2027"Infrastructures dégradées, tarifs élevés, dette colossale : le secteur gabonais de l’eau et de l’énergie accumule les fragilités. Le ministre Philippe Tonangoye livre sa stratégie pour le redresser avant la fin de la transition.Jeune Afrique
POLITICS5d agoUganda’s ‘Youngest Reigning’ King DiesKing Oyo succeeded his father, who died of a heart attack in 1995, but was crowned after turning 18 years old. The post Uganda’s ‘Youngest Reigning’ King Dies appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICS5d agoSuspected thugs disrupt Ondo Speaker impeachment bidSuspected thugs have reportedly disrupted an impeachment attempt against the Ondo Speaker. This indicates political instability and potential interference in governmental processes.theeagleonline.com.ng · Nigeria
POLITICS5d agoWorld’s youngest reigning monarch dies in Uganda aged 34King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, the traditional ruler of Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom who became the world’s youngest reigning monarch at the age of three, has died at 34. His death was announced by Tooro Kingdom Prime Minister Calvin Armstrong Rwomiire Akiiki on Friday. The cause of death was not immediately disclosed by the […] The post World’s youngest reigning monarch dies in Uganda aged 34 appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS5d agoDialogue in DRC: how Félix Tshisekedi set the paceAprès des mois de tergiversations, le président congolais a annoncé, ce jeudi 27 août, un vaste dialogue censé aboutir à un « pacte pour la paix, la cohésion et la refondation de l’État ». Un choix qui mêle pragmatisme et calculs politiques, à un peu plus de deux ans d’une fin de mandat incertaine.Jeune Afrique
POLITICS5d agoLabour Party mourns NLC scribe UgboajaThe leadership of the Labour Party, LP, has expressed sadness over the death of General Secretary of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Comrade Emmanuel Ugboaja, who passed away recently at the age of 60. The post Labour Party mourns NLC scribe Ugboaja appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS5d agoInquiry hears of gaps in tracking Chilima fatal plane final movements - Politics News MalawiAn inquiry in Malawi is examining gaps in tracking the final movements of a plane involved in a fatal incident, which is a significant political development.nyasatimes.com · Malawi
POLITICS5d agoDutch court jails man for life in Rwandan genocide caseA Dutch court has sentenced a man to life imprisonment in connection with the Rwandan genocide. This represents a significant step in international justice for historical atrocities.rte.ie · Ireland
POLITICS5d agoEkiti PDP Disowns Makinde 2027 Presidential AmbitionThe Ekiti chapter of the PDP has disowned the alleged 2027 presidential ambition of Makinde. This reflects internal party politics concerning future leadership aspirations.punchng.com · Nigeria