
Sudan Sentences RSF Chief Hemedti to Death in Landmark Ruling
A Sudanese court has sentenced paramilitary leader Hemedti to death, marking the first legal conviction of the Rapid Support Forces since the 2023 civil war began.
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A Sudanese court has sentenced paramilitary leader Hemedti to death, marking the first legal conviction of the Rapid Support Forces since the 2023 civil war began.

The Nigerian Senate has called on the Federal Government to intensify military operations against terrorists, bandits, and other criminal elements, while honoring security operatives killed in recent operations.

The African Democratic Congress has rejected an Appeal Court judgment on its deregistration and is moving to the Supreme Court, while the court reserves its final decision.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has denied issuing an access code to the faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by Nafiu Gombe, affirming that only the leadership under Sen. David Mark has been granted access for candidate nominations.

President Tinubu has forwarded a state police bill to the House of Representatives, which has set aside its own version in favor of the executive proposal. The bill is now under review by the House Committee on Constitution Review.

The Nigerian Senate has dismissed Governor Seyi Makinde's call for a United Nations investigation into the abduction of over 45 pupils and teachers in Oyo State, asserting the matter falls under domestic jurisdiction.

The African Democratic Congress has called for legal action against Nafiu Bala Gombe after he claimed to have uploaded party candidates to the INEC portal using documents the electoral body disowned.

The House of Representatives has withdrawn its proposed state police legislation and moved to consider President Bola Tinubu’s constitutional amendment bill instead, following the president’s formal transmission to lawmakers.

The UK government, under Prime Minister Keir Starmer, has announced plans to criminalize support for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, prompting condemnation from Tehran.

Troops from the 19 Brigade, Joint Task Force North-East, repelled an attempted infiltration by suspected ISWAP fighters in Kukawa Local Government Area, Borno State, recovering a camcorder allegedly linked to foreign operatives.

The United States has carried out a fresh wave of military strikes on Iran, marking the third consecutive night of attacks, as President Donald Trump stated that a diplomatic deal remains 'possible.'

President Bola Tinubu has hailed former President Muhammadu Buhari as a leader of honesty and integrity, as Nigeria marked his first-year remembrance in Abuja.

President Bola Tinubu and Senator Ibikunle Amosun honor the legacy of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari on the first anniversary of his passing.

The Court of Appeal has affirmed a lower court's decision barring INEC from recognizing congresses of the African Democratic Congress led by Hassan Muhammad. The ruling intensifies internal party tensions as Atiku Abubakar's faction dismisses the rival group's claims.

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has called for economic sanctions and visa bans against Gboyega Oyetola and others over allegations of involvement in political violence.