‘My son big fan of yours’ – Trump says as he honours Cristiano Ronaldo at White House
Former U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo to the White House, where he expressed admiration for the athlete and mentioned that his son is a huge fan. Trump praised Ronaldo for his global influence, calling him one of the most iconic sports figures of this generation. The visit drew significant attention as […]
Apprehension, disquiet in north over Trump’s threats of military action in Nigeria
Communities in Northern Nigeria are reportedly uneasy following statements by former US President Donald Trump threatening possible military action in the country. Citizens and local leaders express concern about the potential implications for security and stability in the region. The warnings from Trump have sparked debates on social media and among political analysts, with many […]
UK to scrap police commissioners, restores neighbourhood policing
The United Kingdom government has announced plans to abolish Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) as part of a major restructuring of the country’s policing system. The move comes after repeated criticisms that the PCC model has not delivered the accountability and effectiveness it was designed to achieve. Under the new proposal, their responsibilities will be […]
Russia’s strikes on Ukraine’s energy portend regional catastrophe – UK
The United Kingdom has warned that Russia’s continued attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure could have severe consequences for the region. British officials stated that targeting energy facilities not only endangers Ukrainian civilians but also risks destabilizing neighboring countries that depend on Ukrainian energy supplies. According to the UK government, repeated strikes on power plants, pipelines, […]
Trump signs spending bill to end longest government shutdown
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a federal spending bill, effectively ending the longest government shutdown in American history. The legislation, passed by Congress, ensures that federal agencies are funded and government operations resume fully. The shutdown, which lasted several weeks, had left thousands of federal employees either furloughed or working without pay. Key […]
Work with Tinubu to end targeted killings – PFN urges Trump
The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has appealed to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump to collaborate with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in addressing the persistent issue of targeted killings and religious violence in Nigeria. In a statement released on Thursday by PFN’s National President, Bishop Francis Wale Oke, the Christian body urged the American government to […]
US knows those backing RSF in Sudan – Rubio
The United States has confirmed that it possesses intelligence on the groups and nations funding and arming the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan. Secretary of State Marco Rubio revealed this on Wednesday while speaking to journalists in Hamilton, Canada, after attending the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. Rubio stated that several actors are involved in […]
Nigerians urge swift action amid Trump’s threat
Many Nigerians have called on the Federal Government to respond swiftly to former U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent threat regarding alleged human rights violations and religious killings in Nigeria. Trump had accused the Nigerian government of turning a blind eye to what he described as “Christian genocide”, warning that the U.S. might take drastic measures […]
MOWAA: It’s not true – German Ambassador dismisses report of Edo Gov revoking Museum land
The German Ambassador to Nigeria, Annett Günther, has denied reports claiming that the Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, revoked the land allocated for the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) in Benin City. In a statement, Günther described the report as “completely untrue,” stressing that the German government maintains a strong partnership with the Edo […]
‘BBC butchered my January 6 speech in Panorama documentary’ -Trump threatens lawsuit
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has accused the BBC of misrepresenting his words about the January 6 Capitol incident in a Panorama documentary. Trump claimed the documentary edited and altered his statement, making it appear as though he encouraged violence during the 2021 Capitol protest. According to him, the media outlet “butchered” his speech to […]