Ukraine war — US envoy Witkoff holds talks with Putin as Trump urges Russia to “get moving”
U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg on Friday, April 11, to push for peace in the Ukraine war. The meeting took place at the presidential library and was shown on Russian TV. Witkoff arrived with Kirill Dmitriev, a top Russian official. This was the […]
Ex-Premier League footballer under investigation for ‘forcing woman to drink her urine’
Dimitri Payet, a former Premier League football player who now plays for Vasco da Gama in Brazil, is being investigated by the police after serious claims from a Brazilian woman. A 28-year-old lawyer named Larissa Natalya Ferrari has accused Payet of physically, emotionally, and sexually abusing her. She said the abuse happened between January 25 […]
There’s no sectional bias in Tinubu’s appointments – FG replies critics
The federal government has rejected claims that President Bola Tinubu is favoring the south-west region in his political appointments. These accusations have caused public debate, with some critics saying the president is not respecting Nigeria’s diversity when choosing people for important government positions. One of the critics is Senator Ali Ndume from Borno South. On […]
ECOWAS Court rules Kano blasphemy laws violate Nigeria’s human rights commitments
The ECOWAS Community Court of Justice has ruled that the blasphemy laws in Kano State, Nigeria, break international human rights agreements that Nigeria has agreed to follow. This ruling came after a Nigerian human rights group, Expression Now Human Rights Initiative (ENHRI), took the case to the court. The group said that people in Nigeria—especially […]
US government fires head of military base in Greenland after Vice President J.D Vance’s controversial visit
The US military has removed Colonel Susannah Meyers from her position as commander of the Pituffik Space Base in Greenland. This decision came shortly after she disagreed with political comments made by US Vice President JD Vance during his visit to the base. During a press conference on March 28, Vice President Vance said that […]
Taylor Swift issues cease and desist letter to Kanye West for offensive comments
Taylor Swift has reportedly sent a legal warning, known as a cease and desist letter, to Kanye West after he made upsetting and inappropriate comments about her on social media. The comments also involved other celebrities like Harry Styles and Justin Bieber. Sources say that both Taylor and her boyfriend, NFL player Travis Kelce, are […]
Femi Otedola, Anthony Joshua, others attended Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote’s birthday soiree
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote turned 68 years old on April 10, and he celebrated the special day with a lovely party. His family and close friends came together to mark the occasion. Among the well-known guests were fellow businessman Femi Otedola and world-famous boxer Anthony Joshua. They joined others in celebrating Dangote’s achievements and wishing […]
Police officer arrested for allegedly stabbing father of young man who had an argument with his girlfriend
A police officer in Ekiti State has been arrested for allegedly stabbing a man at his home in Ise-Ekiti. The incident happened after the victim’s son had a disagreement with a female classmate, who is said to be the officer’s girlfriend. The victim’s daughter posted videos online, asking for justice for her injured father. She […]
Europa League: Keep your trap shut’ – Nicol slams Onana over blunders after fight with Matic
Former Liverpool player Steve Nicol has slammed Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana after a disappointing performance against Lyon in the UEFA Europa League. The match ended in a 2-2 draw, and Onana was at fault for both of Lyon’s goals. Before the game, Onana got into a war of words with former United and Chelsea […]
We are not afraid – Xi Jinping says as China Raises Tariffs on U.S goods to 125% as Tit-For-Tat Trade War Escalates
The trade war between China and the U.S. is getting even more serious. On April 11, China announced it will raise taxes on American goods from an average of 84% to a massive 125%. This is China’s strongest move yet in response to U.S. tariffs. President Xi Jinping said during a meeting with Spain’s Prime […]