Hasina Handed 21-Year Term In New Bangladesh Corruption Case
Bangladesh’s political landscape took another dramatic turn on Thursday as a Dhaka court handed former prime minister Sheikh Hasina a 21-year prison sentence on corruption charges—barely a week after she was condemned to death in a separate trial for crimes against humanity. Hasina, 78, has been living in India since her ouster last year and […]
IEA Says Nigeria’s Gas Holds Key To Africa’s Energy Gap
Nigeria’s vast gas reserves could play a decisive role in narrowing Africa’s severe energy shortfall, the International Energy Agency said during a visit to Abuja, underscoring how the continent’s most populous nation is positioned in a complicated global energy landscape. Nearly 600 million Africans still live without electricity access—a figure the IEA argues cannot be […]
Trump Calls DC Shooting Of Guardsmen An ‘Act of Terror’
President Donald Trump on Wednesday condemned the shooting of two National Guard soldiers near the White House as an “act of terror,” saying the suspect was a migrant from Afghanistan and ordering a sweeping review of Afghans who entered the United States under President Joe Biden. Speaking from Florida, Trump described the attack—which unfolded just […]
Akwa Ibom Sets Leaner 2026 Budget Focused On Growth
Akwa Ibom State has set the tone for a more disciplined financial year, as Governor Umo Eno on Monday presented a proposed ₦1.39 trillion Appropriation Bill for 2026 — a noticeably slimmer plan compared with this year’s revised ₦1.65 trillion budget. The figures, released officially by the state government and confirmed through multiple reputable outlets, […]
Trump Envoy Heads To Moscow As Peace Push Intensifies
The Biden administration may be running Washington, but in the race to broker an end to the war in Ukraine, it is Donald Trump who is moving with the urgency of a sitting president. His newly appointed envoy, real-estate magnate Steve Witkoff, is expected in Moscow next week for talks at the Kremlin — a […]
Slot Claims NFWA Manager Award But Skips Ceremony Night
Arne Slot has been named the Northern Football Writers’ Association Manager of the Season for 2024/25, a major recognition of the impressive work he has done throughout the campaign. His tactical clarity, his ability to steady a squad in difficult moments, and his calm, progressive approach to management earned widespread praise from journalists across the […]
Six Dead In Suicide Blast At Pakistan Security Complex
The morning drill at a major paramilitary compound in Peshawar had barely begun when the first blast tore through the gate. Three suicide bombers, arriving on foot, attempted to storm the headquarters of Pakistan’s Federal Constabulary, setting off an attack that left six people dead and several others wounded in one of the country’s most […]
Gaza Truce Wavers Amid New Strikes And Cairo Talks
Hamas leaders slipped into Cairo this weekend for a quiet but charged meeting with Egypt’s intelligence chief, seeking to steady a ceasefire that—on the ground in Gaza—feels increasingly fragile. The delegation, which included senior figure Khalil al-Hayya, reaffirmed its willingness to uphold the first phase of the truce. But it arrived with a pointed accusation: […]
EU, African Leaders Meet As Ukraine Shadows Talks
European and African leaders are converging on Luanda this week for a summit meant to strengthen long-strained economic and security ties — though the meeting is unfolding under the long shadow of the war in Ukraine and the political fissures it has exposed. France’s Emmanuel Macron, Germany’s Friedrich Merz, and Kenya’s William Ruto are among […]
Orji Kalu Calls For Political Path In Kanu Case
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu says Nigeria must look beyond the courtroom in the case of Nnamdi Kanu, urging the Federal Government to embrace a political settlement as tensions rise over the IPOB leader’s fresh conviction. Kalu, who represents Abia North, spoke on Channels Television days after a Federal High Court in Abuja sentenced Kanu to […]
Markets Steady As Hopes Grow For A Fed Rate Cut
Global stocks opened the week with a steadier pulse on Monday, lifted by renewed expectations that the U.S. Federal Reserve could cut interest rates in December—even as policymakers remain openly split on the path forward. The optimism offered investors a breather after a bruising stretch marked by tech volatility and intensifying fears of a market […]
Liverpool Warn Slot As Pressure Mounts Over Poor Results
Liverpool’s hierarchy still firmly believe that Arne Slot has the qualities needed to guide the club forward, but patience is beginning to thin as results continue to falter. While the Dutchman arrived with a reputation for high-intensity football and tactical clarity, the team’s recent performances have raised serious concerns inside Anfield. For the first time […]