Trump nominates Edward Martin as US attorney for District of Columbia
President Donald Trump has nominated Edward R. Martin Jr. as the new US Attorney for the District of Columbia. Trump made this announcement through a post on Truth Social, where he highlighted Martin’s impressive qualifications and experience. Edward R. Martin has built a successful career in law and public service. He worked for the Catholic […]
DHQ clarifies visa denial to 14 Nigerian wounded soldiers attending Invictus Games in Canada
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has explained that only 14 out of the 21 Nigerian soldiers invited to the Invictus Games in Vancouver, Canada, were able to receive visas. Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, Director of Defence Information (DDI), shared this information on February 17, 2025. The remaining members of the Nigerian team, including three officers, the […]
Hamas hostage families protest in Israel on 500th day of kidnappings
On Monday, the families of Israelis taken hostage by Hamas in 2023 gathered for protests marking 500 days of their loved ones’ captivity. The demonstrations began with the blocking of major streets in towns and cities, including Tel Aviv, and a march to the Israeli parliament, the Knesset, in Jerusalem. Hamas continues to hold 73 […]
President Trump tells Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to ‘do whatever you want’ regarding ceasefire deal with Hamas
President Donald Trump recently gave Israel’s Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, the freedom to decide the next steps in the ongoing ceasefire deal with Hamas. Speaking to reporters after attending the Daytona 500, Trump revealed he told Netanyahu, “Do whatever you want” regarding the next phase of the agreement. Trump had previously helped broker a ceasefire […]
Man shoots father, son in Miami thinking they’re Palestinians
In Miami, Florida, a man named Mordechai Brafman shot and injured a father and son on a beach. According to reports, he told the police that he fired his gun because he thought the two victims were Palestinians. The Miami Herald stated that Brafman claimed he saw “two Palestinians” while driving his truck and decided […]
Canada visa snub: Defence Headquarters tells Nigerians to disregard malicious allegations
The Defence Headquarters has asked Nigerians to ignore false claims surrounding the recent Canada visa denial for the Chief of Defence Staff and some military athletes. The agency emphasized that the public should always verify information before spreading unverified news. Nigeria’s military team was invited to participate in the Invictus Games in Vancouver, Canada. The […]
US confirms killing of Al-Qaeda affiliate official in Syria
The US military announced on Sunday that it carried out an airstrike in northwest Syria, killing a senior official of the al-Qaeda affiliate group Hurras al-Din. According to a statement from the US Central Command (CENTCOM), the individual was an important figure in the group, handling finance and logistics. However, CENTCOM did not name the […]
Ukraine drone attacks injure one, damage 12 houses in Russia
A Ukrainian drone attack on Russia’s Krasnodar region injured one person and damaged at least 12 houses, according to regional governor Veniamin Kondratyev. He described the attack as “massive” but did not share further details. Reports from Russia’s SHOT Telegram news channel indicate that the drones may have targeted the Ilsky oil refinery. The attack […]
China calls for stronger cooperation with Germany, EU
China is urging Germany and the European Union (EU) to work more closely together in support of free trade and global stability. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to discuss strengthening ties. During his visit to Germany for the Munich Security Conference, Wang also spoke with the EU’s foreign policy […]
Djibouti’s Youssouf elected as AU commission chairman after five rounds of voting
Mahamoud Ali Youssouf from Djibouti has been elected as the new Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission. He secured victory after a competitive election that went through five rounds of voting on Saturday. Youssouf faced a strong challenge from Kenya’s Odinga Odinga, who was seen as the favorite to win. However, Odinga lost momentum […]