Politics

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Coverage of political events, policies, elections, and government activities.

Leadership
Leadership
· May 28

Russian Teams Remain Banned From ’26 Winter Olympics, IOC Says

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) confirmed that Russian teams, including the ice hockey squad, will remain banned from the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy as part of sanctions following Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine. The ban holds despite recent talks between Russian hockey officials and the International Ice Hockey Federation;...
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Politics
Channelstv
Channelstv
· May 28

Ukraine Fires Massive Drone Barrage At Moscow

Ukraine launched one of its largest drone attacks against Russia, sending nearly 300 drones across the country, including towards Moscow. Russia’s defense ministry said that 296 drones were intercepted, with at least 42 shot down near Moscow, causing some damage. This comes after Russia’s own record drone attack on Ukraine,...
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Conflict
Guardian
Guardian
· May 28

US suspends student visa processing as Harvard protests cuts | The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio ordered a suspension of student visa processing amid a crackdown on foreign students accused of supporting Palestinian militant group Hamas, intensifying tensions with US universities like Harvard. The Trump administration has revoked hundreds of visas, barred Harvard from admitting non-Americans, and plans to increase...
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Education
Vanguardngr
Vanguardngr
· May 28

Zelensky proposes three-way meeting with Trump, Putin

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has proposed a three-way summit with former US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin to negotiate an end to Russia’s three-year invasion of Ukraine. Putin has declined talks without prior agreement, while the US expressed frustration at the lack of progress in peace efforts....
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Politics
Vanguardngr
Vanguardngr
· May 26

Trump attacks opponents, judges on day honoring US war dead

On Memorial Day, President Donald Trump honored fallen US soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery while simultaneously launching a vocal attack on his political opponents and judges who have ruled against him in court battles. Trump’s Truth Social posts condemned “scum” trying to destroy the country, criticized illegal immigration, and accused...
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Politics
Lindaikejisblog
Lindaikejisblog
· May 26

President Tinubu departs for Lagos to mark ECOWAS 5Oth Anniversary and commission projects

President Bola Tinubu will travel from Abuja to Lagos on May 26 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), where he will highlight the bloc’s milestones. The event includes reenacting the 1975 ECOWAS declaration at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs, featuring contributions...
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Business
Arise
Arise
· May 26

Tinubu Meets FIRS Chairman, Governor Zulum, Three Ministers, Others

President Bola Tinubu held a private meeting with Dr. Zacch Adedeji, Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), following the FCT Minister’s directive to seal a FIRS office in Abuja over alleged unpaid ground rent spanning 25 years. FIRS condemned the closure as unprofessional and criticized the Federal...
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Business
Tori
Tori
· May 26

Russia’s Downfall Is Near – Trump Blasts Putin, Calls Him Crazy

Former U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin, calling him “crazy” following Russia’s largest drone attack on Ukraine that resulted in civilian casualties, including children. Trump warned that Putin’s ambition to control all of Ukraine could lead to Russia’s downfall, marking a significant change from his previous more...
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News