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U.S. PRESIDENT TO LAUNCH “VERY HARD” LAND OPERATIONS AGAINST DRUG TRAFFICKING NETWORKS

WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 10, 2026 — President Donald J. Trump today announced a strategic escalation in the U.S. campaign against international drug trafficking, signaling a shift from maritime strikes to “very hard” land‑based operations targeting narcotics smugglers and cartel networks. In an interview released Tuesday with Fox Business host Larry Kudlow, the president said recent […]

Bangladesh election brings in new leader in landslide victory since Gen Z uprising

Bangladesh has elected a new leader in a sweeping election victory that comes months after a wave of youth-led protests shook the country. The election result is being seen as a major political shift, especially following the strong involvement of Generation Z activists who demanded reforms and greater accountability in governance. The new leadership secured […]

American Rapper and Streamer DDG Opens Up About His Spending Rules on Women

American rapper and streamer DDG is trending after revealing a personal guideline he follows when it comes to buying gifts for women. In an interview with Complex, DDG shared that he does not purchase gifts for a romantic partner unless he has already given something similar—or more meaningful—to his mother. “It just feels wrong otherwise,” […]

Longtime Royal Decorator Found Dead Following Work Criticism, Inquest Hears

A self-employed decorator who had worked for the Royal household for more than 30 years was found dead after becoming distressed over criticism of his work by King Charles, an inquest has revealed. Chris Eadie, 63, had carried out painting and decorating projects at the Sandringham estate for decades and was widely regarded as a […]

French Judge Faces Scrutiny After Controversial Figure Skating Decision at Winter Olympics

A French judge at the Winter Olympics is under scrutiny following allegations of favoritism toward her compatriots in the figure skating competition. Team USA’s Madison Chock and Evan Bates were left heartbroken after narrowly missing gold to France’s Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron. The American duo, who described their performance as “flawless,” were visibly […]

Activist Deji Adeyanju Responds to Nasir El‑Rufai’s Condemnation of Alleged Arrest Attempt

Nigerian activist and lawyer Deji Adeyanju has taken aim at former Kaduna State governor Nasir El‑Rufai, characterizing the ex‑governor’s recent call for adherence to the rule of law as a stark contrast to his record in public office. The development follows an incident at Abuja International Airport where El‑Rufai, returning from Cairo, Egypt, was reportedly […]

Why I Banned The Importation Of Rice – Ex-President, Obasanjo

Abuja, February 13, 2026 – Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has blamed Nigeria’s ongoing reliance on rice imports on the decision by the 1979 civilian government to lift a ban his administration had imposed. Obasanjo, who served as military Head of State before handing over to democratically elected President Alhaji Shehu Shagari, made the remarks on […]

Oyo Police Launch Manhunt Following Abduction of 12-Year-Old Schoolgirl in Ibadan

Ibadan, Nigeria – February 13, 2026 – The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of a 12-year-old student in the Challenge area of Ibadan, intensifying concerns over rising insecurity in the state. The victim, a Junior Secondary School 2 (JSS2) student of Monarch Model College, was reportedly kidnapped on the morning of Thursday, […]