Pressure From Trump Builds But US Govt Shutdown Persists
The deadlock in Washington tightened Thursday as the U.S. government shutdown entered its third week, with senators once again rejecting a Republican funding proposal despite mounting pressure from President Donald Trump. Since October 1, federal agencies have remained starved of funds, leaving key public services paralysed while Democrats and Republicans trade blame across the aisle. […]
Nigeria’s Reforms Fail To Lift 139m Citizens From Poverty — WB
The World Bank has raised the alarm over Nigeria’s growing poverty crisis, warning that the government’s recent economic reforms — though commendable — risk losing momentum if they fail to deliver visible relief for ordinary citizens. According to the Bank’s latest Nigeria Development Update (NDU) released on Wednesday in Abuja, an estimated 139 million Nigerians […]
Spain’s Parliament Endorses Arms Embargo On Israel
Spain’s parliament has passed a landmark law making permanent a total arms embargo on Israel — a sweeping prohibition that outlaws the sale or transfer of weapons, military technology, or any dual-use items capable of aiding warfare. The legislation, approved in Madrid by a narrow 178–169 vote on Wednesday, transforms what had been a temporary […]
Judge Rules On Use Of Digital Evidence In Emefiele Case
The Lagos State High Court, sitting in Ikeja, is set to rule on Thursday, October 9, on whether a series of digital records presented by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) can be admitted as evidence in the ongoing corruption trial of former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Godwin Emefiele. Justice Rahman Oshodi […]
New York Sues TikTok For Allegedly Harming Children
New York City has launched a sweeping lawsuit against some of Silicon Valley’s biggest players — including Facebook, Google, Snapchat, and TikTok — accusing them of driving a mental health crisis among children through the deliberate design of addictive social media platforms. Filed Wednesday in federal court in Manhattan, the 327-page complaint targets Meta Platforms […]
Germany Scraps Its Rarely Used Fast-Track Citizenship Program
Germany has repealed its short-lived fast-track citizenship scheme that allowed highly skilled foreigners to become citizens after just three years of residency, reversing one of the country’s more liberal immigration reforms and reigniting debate over integration and national identity. The Bundestag, Germany’s federal parliament, voted on Wednesday to end the programme, which had been introduced […]
Macron To Name France’s Next Prime Minister Within 2 Days
French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to name a new prime minister within the next two days as he scrambles to navigate the worst political crisis of his tenure, following days of paralysis and cabinet upheaval in Paris. The Elysee Palace confirmed on Wednesday that Macron would unveil a replacement within 48 hours, after outgoing […]
Trump Hints At MidEast Visit, Says Gaza Truce Near End
United States President Donald Trump has hinted that he could embark on a trip to the Middle East before the week’s end, as diplomatic talks in Egypt show growing signs of progress toward a possible ceasefire in Gaza. Officials close to the negotiations in the Red Sea resort of Sharm El-Sheikh described the atmosphere as […]
Senate Okays 10Yrs Passport Ban For Nigerians Convicted Abroad
In a bid to restore Nigeria’s international reputation, the Senate on Tuesday advanced a bill that would revoke the international passports of Nigerians convicted of crimes overseas for a minimum of ten years. The legislation, sponsored by Senator Abubakar Bello representing Niger North, seeks to amend the Passport (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act. It introduces stringent penalties […]
Burkina Faso Detains European Aid Workers For Espionage
Burkina Faso’s military government has arrested eight staff members of a Netherlands-based humanitarian organisation, accusing them of espionage and treason, a claim the organisation has strongly rejected.
Eswatini Receives Another US ‘Third-Country’ Deportation Flight
The United States has carried out a second round of controversial “third-country” deportations, sending a group of foreign nationals to the small southern African kingdom of Eswatini despite mounting human rights concerns.
Study: US Asthma Inhalers Equal 500,000 Car Emissions
A new study has revealed that the inhalers millions of Americans rely on to breathe are also quietly contributing to global warming, releasing as much greenhouse gas each year as more than half a million cars.