U.S. Army Neutralizes Misidentified Balloon Near Fort Bliss; FAA Issues Temporary Flight Restrictions
FORT BLISS, Texas — The U.S. Army deployed a high-energy laser system to neutralize an airborne object near Fort Bliss that was initially suspected to be a drug cartel-operated drone but was later identified as a commercial “party balloon,” according to officials. The object, first detected in restricted airspace, resembled foreign drone technology, prompting immediate […]
NAPTIP rescues 23 Nigerians trafficked to Thailand for cybercrimes
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has successfully rescued and repatriated 23 Nigerian youths who were trafficked to Thailand and other Southeast Asian countries for cybercrime activities. The Director-General, Binta Adamu Bello, warned that traffickers are increasingly targeting intelligent youths with computer and IT skills, luring them with promises of […]
Trump urges continuation of Iran Nuclear talks after meeting Netanyahu
US President Donald Trump has urged continued negotiations with Iran following a White House meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on February 11. Trump described the discussions as “very good” but said no final agreement was reached, stressing that diplomacy remains his preferred approach to curbing Tehran’s nuclear programme. Netanyahu, who has visited the […]
Collective stigmatization without due process undermines justice, long-term stability – IHRC-RFT cautions US on religious bill
The International Human Rights Commission – Relief Fund Trust (IHRC-RFT), Nigeria Chapter, has expressed concern over the proposed Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act of 2026 before the US Congress. The organisation emphasized that while promoting religious freedom is essential, accountability must focus on proven individuals rather than entire communities or organisations without evidence. IHRC-RFT […]
Prime Minister Condemns Jim Ratcliffe’s Immigration Remarks as “Offensive and Wrong”
The Prime Minister has strongly criticised comments made by Manchester United co-owner and INEOS founder Sir Jim Ratcliffe regarding immigration, describing them as “offensive and wrong” and calling for an apology. Sir Jim, speaking to Sky News at the European Industry Summit in Antwerp, said the UK had been “colonised by immigrants” and suggested the […]
Sweden to Introduce Stricter Citizenship Requirements from June
STOCKHOLM — Sweden will implement tougher citizenship rules from June, extending residency requirements, introducing an income threshold and mandating basic language and civic knowledge tests, the government announced Migration Minister Johan Forssell unveiled the measures as part of a broader overhaul of migration and integration policies that has intensified since 2016, when approximately 160,000 asylum […]
US, UK slam Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai sentencing
The United States and the United Kingdom have strongly criticised the sentencing of Hong Kong pro-democracy figure Jimmy Lai, calling it unjust and politically driven. Lai, the founder of the now-closed Apple Daily newspaper, was sentenced to 20 years in prison by the Hong Kong High Court, the toughest punishment yet under the National Security […]
Trump sparks outrage over AI video portraying Obamas as monkeys
Former US President Donald Trump has come under heavy criticism after sharing an AI-generated video that many people found offensive. The video, posted on his Truth Social platform on Friday, February 6, 2026, portrayed former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama in a manner widely described as inappropriate and disrespectful. The post […]
US worried over expansion of terrorist cells in Sahel, West Africa
The United States has raised serious concerns over the growing presence of terrorist groups in the Sahel and West Africa, warning that al-Qaeda affiliates and Islamic State-linked factions are expanding their control in the region. The concern was made public during a recent UN Security Council briefing on global terrorist threats. Speaking at the meeting, […]
Five Dead After Under Construction Railway Bridge Collapses In China
Five workers have died after a railway bridge under construction collapsed in Yancheng, Jiangsu province, eastern China on Monday. The accident occurred at 5:46 pm when a 95-metre section of the Yuegang Bridge gave way unexpectedly while workers were on site. Emergency teams immediately responded, but the collapse claimed the lives of five people, including […]