At Least Two Killed In Ambush On Idaho Firefighters
A firefighting crew in Idaho came under sudden gunfire on Sunday, leaving at least two people dead in what has become an active and dangerous standoff, local officials said. The attack took place in Kootenai County, where firefighters were battling an intense wildfire burning across the rugged mountainside when unknown gunmen ambushed them. Sheriff Robert […]
Bode George: PDP Isn’t Dead, Critics Are Dreaming
Prominent Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Bode George, has brushed aside claims suggesting that the party has lost its relevance, labelling those who hold such opinions as mere “dreamers.” Speaking on Monday during Channels Television’s Politics Today, the PDP elder statesman firmly rejected assertions that the party is finished. “That’s impossible,” he said. “Anyone thinking […]
Peace Pact With Rwanda Ushers ‘New Era’, DR Congo Says
Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi on Monday described a newly signed peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda as a turning point that could usher in “a new era of stability” after decades of turmoil in eastern DRC. The mineral-rich eastern region has long been scarred by relentless violence, with armed groups exploiting […]
Jonathan: Why Northern Muslims Opposed Me After Yar’Adua
Goodluck Jonathan has opened up about the intense political resistance he faced in 2010 when he was constitutionally due to take over as Nigeria’s president after the death of Umaru Yar’Adua. Speaking in a recent interview with the Rainbow Book Club, which drew widespread attention on Saturday, Jonathan recalled how influential northern Muslim power brokers […]
France Moves To Enhance Safety Of Gaza Food Delivery
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot stated on Saturday that France, along with the broader European community, is prepared to support efforts to ensure the safe distribution of food supplies within Gaza. His comments come at a time of growing outrage over the tragic rise in civilian deaths at food distribution points backed by Israel in […]
Effort To Engineer Human DNA From Scratch Officially Underway
In what could mark a revolutionary turning point in biomedical science, a group of researchers in the UK has launched an ambitious project to construct the fundamental elements of human life entirely from the ground up. The initiative, which has stirred debate in both scientific and ethical circles, aims to open new frontiers in medicine […]
Zelensky: Putin Must Face Trial For War Crimes
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday emphasized that strong transatlantic unity between Europe and the United States under Donald Trump’s leadership would be crucial to securing Ukraine’s victory against Russia’s ongoing invasion. He also renewed his call for Russian President Vladimir Putin to face justice. During his first visit to the Council of Europe since […]
Political Meeting Turns Deadly In Ivory Coast
A tragic stampede outside a major political rally in Ivory Coast claimed the lives of four individuals, a senior official from the ruling party confirmed to reporters on Wednesday. The incident occurred during a massive gathering on Sunday organized by the Rally of Houphouetists for Democracy and Peace (RHDP), the party of President Alassane Ouattara, […]
Bilateral Trade With Vietnam Hits $1bn – Nigerian Envoy
Vietnamese Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Bui Quoc Hung, has announced that bilateral trade between Vietnam and Nigeria surged to a record-breaking $1 billion in 2024—marking the first time trade volume between the two nations surpassed the $600 million threshold. Ambassador Bui made this disclosure during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on […]
CBN Mulls Risk-Spreading Through Reserve Diversification
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has signaled its intention to broaden the country’s reserve portfolio, aiming for greater resilience and stability in the face of global economic shifts. Foreign reserve diversification is a strategic move by central banks and monetary authorities to lessen dependence on a dominant currency—most often the U.S. dollar—by broadening the […]
Strikes Inflicted Blow On Iran’s Nuclear Capabilities — CIA
The Director of the CIA has asserted that recent U.S. airstrikes inflicted significant damage on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, claiming the operations set Tehran’s nuclear ambitions back by several years. This assessment contradicts a previously leaked intelligence report that minimized the effectiveness of the strikes. U.S. Director of National Intelligence, John Ratcliffe, has confirmed that recent […]
Victory Against Iran, A Turning Point— Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday declared what he described as a “historic victory” following a 12-day military confrontation with Iran, pledging that Israel would not allow Tehran to reconstruct its nuclear infrastructure. In a nationally televised address delivered shortly after the commencement of a mutually agreed ceasefire, Netanyahu stated, “We have achieved a […]