Thailand’s parliament on Thursday, March 19, 2026, elected Anutin Charnvirakul as prime minister, confirming his leadership after his party emerged dominant in the country’s recent general election. The decision was announced by House Speaker Sophon Zaram, who stated that Anutin received a clear majority of votes from lawmakers. He secured 293 votes, while opposition figure Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut got 119 votes, and 86 legislators chose to abstain. Ahead of the vote, Anutin said, “I hope to remain in my position to serve the people for as long as I can.” He also said, “Those who know me understand that whenever there…
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A former governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, has urged Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to resign, blaming his administration for failing to tackle worsening insecurity across the country. Amaechi made the call in a statement issued on Tuesday, shortly after coordinated suicide bomb attacks struck Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State in northeastern Nigeria. The explosions hit a busy market, a major teaching hospital, and a flyover near a post office, leaving 23 people dead and several others injured. According to Amaechi, the attacks highlight what he described as the government’s inability to fulfil its most basic duty. “If…
The Sahel region of Africa has continued to dominate global terrorism statistics, accounting for nearly half of all terrorism-related deaths for the third year in a row, according to the latest Global Terrorism Index. The report, released on Thursday by the Institute for Economics and Peace, evaluates 163 countries based on factors such as attacks, fatalities, injuries, and hostage situations. It found that in 2024, over half of the 7,555 terrorism deaths recorded worldwide occurred in the Sahel, a vast semi-arid belt south of the Sahara Desert. In 2025, although total global deaths dropped to 5,582, the region still accounted…
Windsor, England, United Kingdom — Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has announced plans to deepen cooperation with the United Kingdom on security, particularly in addressing terrorism and instability across West Africa. He made this known during a state banquet hosted by King Charles III at Windsor Castle, where he outlined key areas of discussion ahead of his meeting with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The event formed part of Tinubu’s ongoing state visit to the United Kingdom, the first by a Nigerian leader since 1989. During his remarks, the President stressed the growing threat of terrorism in the West African…
Abuja, Nigeria — A fresh political dispute has emerged in Nigeria as the African Democratic Congress (ADC) called on authorities to either formally charge former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, or release him from custody. The opposition party criticised what it described as prolonged detention without legal proceedings, stating that El-Rufai has spent more than 30 days in custody without being brought before a court. According to the ADC, the former governor initially responded to an invitation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Nigeria’s anti-corruption agency, but was later detained by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences…
Malam Muawiyah Yusuf Muye, a media adviser to Senator Abubakar Sani Bello and an aspirant for the House of Representatives seat in Agaie and Lapai Federal Constituency, has carried out a distribution of Ramadan and Eid relief materials to party leaders and residents in the area. The exercise covered communities in Agaie and Lapai Local Government Areas of Niger State, where bags of rice and other items were given to members of the All Progressives Congress and constituents. The effort was carried out in partnership with Seyi Tinubu and Abdulaziz Kaka, who serves as the National Coordinator of Renewed Hope…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has declared the Morocco national football team champions of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after ruling that the Senegal national football team forfeited the tournament’s final. The decision was announced on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, after CAF’s appeal board reviewed a protest submitted by the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football. The Moroccan football authority challenged an earlier disciplinary ruling linked to the final match. After examining the case, the appeal board concluded that Senegal had violated competition regulations governing the tournament. CAF confirmed the outcome in an official statement, saying: “the Senegal National…
By Tobi Matthew As the 2027 electoral horizon begins to shimmer with intent, Nigeria’s political theater is witnessing a profound transformation. The whispers of the “next cycle” have matured into a calculated roar, and nowhere is this more evident than in the North Central zone. Once regarded as a fragmented “swing” region, the Middle Belt is rapidly evolving into a singular, monolithic engine of political mobilization, one that may well deliver the most decisive mandate for President Tinubu’s second-term bid. The story currently unfolding is a masterclass in elite alignment and the quiet art of consolidation. Across…
By Tobi Matthew Political developments across Nigeria are already beginning to focus on the 2027 general elections, with the presidential race gradually shaping alliances and strategies across the country. Political actors are positioning themselves, while defections into the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) continue in several states. Control of state structures is becoming a key strategy as parties prepare for the next election cycle. Across Nigeria’s North Central geopolitical zone, a series of alignments among influential politicians and state leaders suggests that the region may play a major role in determining the outcome of the next presidential contest. Early political…
Former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo, has stressed that countries that neglect their education systems risk falling behind in development. He made the statement on Friday, March 13, 2026, while inaugurating newly renovated Chemistry and Biology laboratories at African Church Grammar School in the Apata Ganga area of Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State in southwestern Nigeria. The upgraded facilities were donated by Adefisayo Oduwole, a member of the school’s 1976 graduating set. The project was carried out as part of activities celebrating the school’s 50th anniversary. Speaking during the event, Obasanjo emphasised that education should remain a lifelong pursuit…