Trump Asks U.S. Supreme Court to Uphold Controversial Tariffs Ruled Illegal.

President Donald Trump has asked the United States Supreme Court to overturn a lower court decision that found many of his sweeping tariffs were illegal.

In a petition filed, the administration asked the justices to quickly intervene to rule that the president has the power to impose such import taxes on foreign nations.

The case could overturn Trump’s economic and foreign policy agenda and force the US to refund billions in tariffs.

Sudan’s Humanitarian Crisis Deepens After Catastrophic Landslide in Marrah Mountains.

Search and rescue teams are working in Sudan’s western Darfur region after a catastrophic landslide buried the remote village of Tarasin in the Marrah Mountains.

The United Nations said that the full scale of the tragedy remains unknown, as the area is extremely difficult to reach.

Around a hundred bodies have been recovered so far, but the Sudan Liberation Movement-Army (SLM-A) fears the death toll could reach as high as one thousand.

The landslide has compounded an already dire humanitarian crisis in Sudan, where civil war, displacement, and food shortages have devastated communities for the past two years.

National Orientation Agency Begins Two-Week Drive on Civic Education and Disaster Preparedness.

The National Orientation Agency has flagged off a two-week nationwide civic enlightenment campaign to promote government policies, national values, security awareness, disaster preparedness, respect for national identity, and reorientation of students against extreme graduation practices

Military Air Interdiction Targets Fleeing Insurgents in Zuwa, Sambisa Forest.

The Nigerian Air Force component of Operation Hadin Kai has killed at least fifteen terrorists and destroyed their structures in an air interdiction mission at Zuwa, a newly identified hideout in the Sambisa forest area of Borno State.

According to military sources, the operation was carried out on the following intelligence that tracked insurgents fleeing from sustained ground operations in the Bitta axis in July.

Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions conducted by Grey Raptor platforms reportedly established the terrorists’ movement along a river line stretching from Bitta towards Zuwa.

House Speaker Advocates Constitutional Roles for Traditional Rulers at Owerri Hearing

The National Assembly held a public hearing in the South-East as part of its ongoing review of the 1999 Constitution, with lawmakers unveiling reform proposals to stakeholders in the region.

The hearing, held in Owerri, the Imo State capital, featured the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, who was represented by the House Leader, Professor Julius Ihonvbere.

Abbas listed some of the reforms under consideration to include youth and women empowerment, as well as the creation of constitutional roles for traditional rulers.

The Speaker further disclosed that the House was exploring ways of strengthening the role of traditional rulers in governance through the constitution review process.

U.S. Enforces Long-Standing Immigration Laws to Enhance Security

The United States (US) Embassy in Nigeria has clarified that over fifty-five million foreign nationals, including Nigerians with valid US visas, are being screened as part of the new US security measures.

The embassy explained that the US government is enforcing long-standing immigration laws to enhance national security and prevent the entry of individuals who may pose a threat.

The embassy explained that visa revocations typically involve individuals who overstay their permitted duration, commit crimes, or are linked to activities that threaten US security.

The embassy also pointed out that the State Department has long had the legal authority, under the Immigration and Nationality Act, to revoke visas at any time.

Tinubu to Review State Policing Bill, Receives Support from Northeast Governors

President Bola Tinubu has stated that his administration will review the bill currently before the National Assembly to address the political issues hindering the establishment of state policing in Nigeria.

The President made this statement while receiving governors from the Northeast region at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

In his address to the governors, President Bola Tinubu commended their efforts in maintaining peace and stability in the region.

Governor Babagana Zulum, speaking on behalf of the governors, expressed their support for President Tinubu’s initiative to combat insurgency.

The Borno State Governor emphasized the need for a collective approach among states to effectively track down insurgents and address insecurity in the region.

Tinubu Vows to Review State Policing Bill, Backs Regional Security Efforts

President Bola Tinubu has stated that his administration will review the bill currently before the National Assembly to address the political issues hindering the establishment of state policing in Nigeria.

The President made this statement while receiving governors from the Northeast region at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

In his address to the governors, President Bola Tinubu commended their efforts in maintaining peace and stability in the region.

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Governor Babagana Zulum, speaking on behalf of the governors, expressed their support for President Tinubu’s initiative to combat insurgency.

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The Borno State Governor emphasized the need for a collective approach among states to effectively track down insurgents and address insecurity in the region.

All 23 Invited Players Present as Nigeria Gears Up for Rwanda, South Africa Clashes

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle now has all the invited twenty-three players at his disposal for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and South Africa.

Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen, Samuel Chukwueze, Tolu Arokodare, Raphael Onyedika, and Christantus Uche all breezed into camp this afternoon.

The Super Eagles will have another session inside the main bowl of the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo.

Nigeria will host the Amavubi of Rwanda in a matchday seven encounter on Saturday.

The encounter against South Africa will be held at the Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein, next Tuesday.

BPE Unveils Privatisation Plan Covering Oil, Aviation, and Agriculture Sectors

The Director-General of the Bureau of Public Enterprises, Ayodeji Gbeleyi, has disclosed that ninety-one federal assets would be privatised as part of ongoing efforts to optimise public enterprises, attract investment, and boost efficiency across key sectors of the economy.

The DG disclosed this at a media briefing in Abuja. He stressed that the process will be handled carefully and sector by sector to protect national interests.

He stated that out of the ninety-one firms the government has earmarked for privatisation or commercialisation, sixteen are in the oil and gas sector, including refineries and depots, though he did not name them. He added that twelve operate in agriculture, twenty in aviation, and twenty-eight are in other public enterprises.