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WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla announced Tuesday that he will not run for California governor next year, ending months of speculation about the possibility of the Democrat vying to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom. “It is with a full heart and even more commitment than ever that I am choosing to not…

The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has dismissed claims by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central, that its officers seized her passport at the airport. KanyiDaily recalls that Natasha Akpoti had earlier alleged in a Facebook live video that immigration officials stopped her from travelling abroad and withheld her passport…

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central, has accused immigration officers of stopping her from traveling abroad and seizing her passport without any legal reason. The senator made the claim during a live broadcast on her Facebook page on Tuesday morning, where she could be heard questioning the officers. “…

Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) on Saturday expressed strong support for President Donald Trump’s decision to designate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) a classification reserved for nations that engage in or tolerate severe violations of religious freedom. In an official statement, Sen. Cruz said he was “deeply gratified”…

A United States senator, Ted Cruz, has sponsored a bill to sanction individuals and government officials involved in enforcing blasphemy and Sharia laws in Nigeria, following allegations of widespread persecution of Christians in the country. Cruz, in a statement released on Friday after President Donald Trump designated Nigeria as a…

The A ll Progressives Congress (APC) has claimed it has eight days to end the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) control in Anambra State. This is notable as both Vice President Shettima and Senator Chris Ngige were absent at the rally, contrary to the party’s claims that they would attend.…

WASHINGTON — Lawmakers from both parties criticized the Trump administration after Democrats were not invited to a briefing Wednesday on U.S. military strikes on alleged drug-carrying boats. Sen. Mark Warner, of Virginia, the top Democrat on the Intelligence Committee, told reporters at a news conference in the Capitol on Thursday…

October 29, 2025 5:33 PM ET Senate Judiciary Chair Chuck Grassley released on Wednesday 197 subpoenas issued by former special counsel Jack Smith’s team, which Grassley said shows an effort to “investigate the entire Republican political apparatus.” Subpoenas named at least 430 Republican entities and individuals, seeking testimony, documents and…

Subpostmasters frustrated after meeting with government minister on the announcement of compensation scheme for those who had problems with Post Office Capture By Karl Flinders, Chief reporter and senior editor EMEA Published: 29 Oct 2025 15:00 A former subpostmaster who suffered at the hands of the Post Office’s faulty Capture…

President William Ruto revealed he personally convinced KANU chairman Gideon Moi to withdraw from the Baringo senatorial by-election The decision, he said, came after a private conversation focused on reconciliation and unity in the Rift Valley During a tour of the Baringo area, Ruto drummed up support for UDA candidate…