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ICPC Inaugurates NYSC Anti-Corruption Unit, Emphasizes Ethical Standards

ICPC Inaugurates NYSC Anti-Corruption Unit, Emphasizes Ethical Standards

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has inaugurated the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU). During the induction ceremony in Abuja, Nigeria, ICPC Chairman Dr. Musa Aliyu, represented by Mr. Olusegun Adigun, charged the new ACTU members to uphold diligence, objectivity, and the highest ethical standards in their duties. The establishment of ACTU within the NYSC is intended to bolster internal accountability, foster ethical conduct, and institutionalize anti-corruption practices. Dr. Aliyu clarified that ACTU serves as a complementary structure to support NYSC Management, rather than competing with or interfering in administrative affairs. This initiative is part of a broader government effort to strengthen anti-corruption mechanisms across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). The ICPC Chairman also commended the NYSC for its contributions to national integration, discipline, patriotism, and leadership developme...

Governor Sherrill Faces Calls to Address Allegations Against Lieutenant Governor Caldwell

Governor Sherrill Faces Calls to Address Allegations Against Lieutenant Governor Caldwell

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill is facing increasing pressure to address allegations of 'inappropriate behavior' and potential ethics violations against her Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of State, Dale Caldwell. Reports from the New Jersey Globe, citing unnamed sources, indicate that Caldwell is under investigation for alleged inappropriate behavior with women and purported offers of state jobs. Governor Sherrill's office has maintained a stance of neither confirming nor denying an internal probe, citing an ongoing investigation. This silence has drawn criticism from various quarters, including Micah Rasmussen, director of Rider University’s Rebovich Institute for New Jersey Politics, who stated that Sherrill's silence 'speaks volumes.' New Jersey Republicans, including state chair Christine Giordano Hanlon and Assemblywoman Vicky Flynn, have called for Caldwell's resignation or for Governor Sherrill to at least explain why he is not on administrative leave, especially given his role as the state's ...

New Jersey Republican Leader Calls for Investigation into Election Law Non-Enforcement

New Jersey Republican Leader Calls for Investigation into Election Law Non-Enforcement

Assembly Republican Leader John DiMaio has called for an investigation by the State Commission of Investigation into the New Jersey Division of Elections' non-enforcement of a state election law. This follows a federal court ruling by U.S. District Judge Zahid Quraishi, who found that Libertarian congressional candidate Lana Leguía was wronged by state officials. The case revolved around a state law requiring petition circulators to be eligible New Jersey voters, a requirement that Secretary of State Dale Caldwell had reportedly declined to enforce. The Appellate Division had previously determined that Caldwell lacked the authority to disregard a statute not repealed by the Legislature. Leguía, who was seeking the congressional seat held by Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr., was unable to be restored to the ballot by the federal court, despite the finding that she was wronged, due to a lack of standing. DiMaio argues that the Attorney General’s Office, by defending the Division of Elections' non-enforcement pol...

Trump Administration Faces Setbacks in Sanctuary City Cases, Secures Rare Win in Virginia

Trump Administration Faces Setbacks in Sanctuary City Cases, Secures Rare Win in Virginia

The Trump administration recently experienced two more defeats in federal district courts regarding its efforts to challenge sanctuary city policies. In *United States v. New Jersey*, a federal court upheld New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill's Executive Order No. 12, which restricts federal immigration enforcement officers from accessing nonpublic areas of state government property for civil immigration law enforcement. Similarly, in *United States v. City of Rochester*, a federal district court rejected the administration's lawsuit against Rochester's sanctuary city policy, which limits cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. Both rulings applied anti-commandeering reasoning, asserting that the federal government cannot compel state and local governments to enforce federal law. However, the Trump administration secured a rare victory in *United States v. Virginia*, where a federal court ruled that Virginia's new law, which bars state and local governments from engaging in Section 287(g) partners...

Vincent J. Murphy's Legacy as Labor Leader and Newark Mayor Detailed

Vincent J. Murphy's Legacy as Labor Leader and Newark Mayor Detailed

Vincent J. Murphy (1893-1976), a prominent figure in New Jersey politics and labor, served nine years as president of the New Jersey AFL-CIO and two terms as Mayor of Newark. Murphy began his career as a plumber's apprentice, served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, and held leadership roles in the Plumbers Union Local 24 and the New Jersey Federation of Labor (AFL). He was the Democratic nominee for Governor of New Jersey in 1943, marking the last time a sitting labor leader was nominated for statewide office. His political career in Newark included multiple elections to the City Commission, where he eventually became mayor. Murphy's tenure was characterized by significant political realignments and rivalries, notably with Mayor Meyer Ellenstein and his alliance with Jersey City Mayor Frank Hague.

Rep. Chris Smith Calls for Removal of New Jersey's Sanctuary Status Following Fatal Accident Involving Undocumented Immigrants

Rep. Chris Smith Calls for Removal of New Jersey's Sanctuary Status Following Fatal Accident Involving Undocumented Immigrants

Representative Chris Smith (R-NJ) has publicly called for the removal of New Jersey's sanctuary status. This demand comes in the wake of a tragic incident where a nine-month-old boy was killed and his mother and sister injured in a grocery store parking lot accident. The driver, María Cobon-Guzmán, 20, a Guatemalan national, was unlicensed and is an undocumented immigrant. She has been charged with manslaughter. The car's owner, Ariadna Lazaro-Flores, 22, a Mexican national, also an undocumented immigrant, was charged with knowingly creating a substantial risk of death for allowing Cobon-Guzmán to drive. Both women are now facing deportation proceedings initiated by ICE. A Department of Homeland Security official stated that both Cobon-Guzmán and Lazaro-Flores illegally crossed the U.S.-Mexico border during the Biden administration. Lazaro-Flores had been removed from the country five times in October 2023, and Cobon-Guzmán had a deportation order approved on July 31. Rep. Smith expressed shock that Lazaro...

Trump's apparent hair color change sparks buzz on social media

Trump's apparent hair color change sparks buzz on social media

President Donald Trump's appearance on Sept. 4 ignited online speculation after photos appeared to show his hair looking darker than usual.

'Woke 1' is over. Its core problem isn't. | Opinion

'Woke 1' is over. Its core problem isn't. | Opinion

We watched George Floyd murdered on camera six years ago. Yet, even in 2020, our government demanded more scrutiny of police power than it does now.

Mountaintop Farmhouse in Watchung Mountains with NYC Views Listed for $3.7 Million

Mountaintop Farmhouse in Watchung Mountains with NYC Views Listed for $3.7 Million

Mountaintop Farmhouse in Watchung Mountains with NYC Views Listed for $3.7 Million

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Powerball winning numbers for Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026: Jackpot $173M

Powerball winning numbers for Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026: Jackpot $173M

The Powerball jackpot for the Saturday, Sept. 5 drawing was an estimated $173 million with a cash option of $75 million.

Severe Flash Flooding Damages Student Housing in Glassboro, NJ

Severe Flash Flooding Damages Student Housing in Glassboro, NJ

On August 27, 2026, severe storms caused significant flash flooding in Glassboro, New Jersey, impacting Rowan University students as they prepared for the fall semester. A dramatic video captured floodwaters bursting through the glass doors of an off-campus student home, inundating the lower level with several feet of water. The flooding caused extensive damage to four bedrooms, with furniture, beds, and rugs completely submerged. Rowan University also reported water infiltration in several campus buildings and issued a warning about the hazardous conditions. The National Weather Service recorded rainfall totals of 4 to 6 inches across southwestern New Jersey. The incident highlights the destructive potential of flash flooding in the region.

Factbox-US House races to watch in the 2026 midterm elections

Factbox-US House races to watch in the 2026 midterm elections

Sept 7 (Reuters) - Only about 50 of the 435 races for the House of Representatives are expected to be competitive on the November 3 U.S. midterm ballot, but they could decide whether Democrats gain the three seats needed to reclaim control of the chamber from Republicans.