Elon Musk-led DOGE finally gains access to highly sensitive Federal Personnel, Payroll System
Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has finally gained access to a highly sensitive federal payroll system. This system, known as the Federal Personnel and Payroll System, processes salaries for around 276,000 federal employees across different government agencies. According to The New York Times, Musk and his team spent about two weeks trying to […]
US tariffs: Japan to make strong push for exemption
Japan is making a strong effort to get an exemption from new US tariffs on automobile imports. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Tuesday that his government is working to protect the economy and jobs from the potential impact of a 25% tariff. Last week, US President Donald Trump announced plans for these tariffs and […]
‘Friends forever, never enemies’ – China tells Russia
China’s Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, has reaffirmed the strong bond between China and Russia, emphasizing that they will always remain friends and never enemies. Wang made this statement on Tuesday during his visit to Moscow. He also welcomed signs of improving relations between Russia and the United States. Wang highlighted that the principle of “friends […]
EPL: Amorim clears air on Bruno Fernandes joining Real Madrid from Man Utd
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has put an end to rumors about Bruno Fernandes leaving for Real Madrid this summer. Recent reports suggested that the Spanish club was planning to bid £90 million for the Portuguese midfielder. However, speaking ahead of Man United’s match against Nottingham Forest, Amorim made it clear that Fernandes is not […]
Trump thanks President Bukele for taking in criminals expelled from US, knocks Biden
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has publicly thanked El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele for accepting criminals deported from the United States. In a post on Truth Social, Trump criticized the administration of former President Joe Biden, blaming it for allowing these criminals to enter the U.S. in the first place. “Thank you, President Bukele, of […]
Hamas cause of everything happening in Gaza – US State Department
The United States has blamed Hamas for the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip. Tammy Bruce, a spokesperson for the US State Department, said that all groups in Gaza must follow international humanitarian law. However, she did not confirm if the US would investigate an Israeli military strike that killed 15 people, including paramedics, […]
Kenya Overtakes Nigeria As Africa’s Largest Importer Of Second-hand Clothes
Kenya has overtaken Nigeria to become the biggest importer of second-hand clothes in Africa. According to Business Insider, data from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) shows that in 2023, Kenya imported used clothing worth Sh38.5 billion ($298 million). This marks a 12.45% increase from the previous year. Second-hand clothes, commonly called “mitumba” in Kenya, […]
US: ‘Women can’t be in combat’ – Trump’s Defence Sec, Hegseth orders major military overhaul
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced a major change in military fitness standards. He has ordered that all combat positions, including special operations and infantry, must have gender-neutral fitness requirements. Hegseth believes that training standards have been lowered to include women in combat roles. In a memo released on Monday, he directed military leaders […]
Sexual harassment allegation: Akpabio, Senate dodging – Ezekwesili
Former Education Minister Oby Ezekwesili has accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of avoiding an investigation into sexual harassment allegations made by suspended Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Akpoti-Uduaghan claimed that Akpabio made unwanted advances towards her and later denied her certain privileges after she rejected him, even in front of her husband. Despite the seriousness […]
BREAKING: Residents flee as herdsmen launch fresh attack on Benue community
Residents of Olena in Asa community, located in Otukpo LGA of Benue State, have abandoned their homes after a wave of violent attacks by suspected herdsmen. The attacks, which have lasted for four days, have led to the deaths of several people, while many others have been kidnapped. A resident, who managed to escape, shared […]