Ukraine Peace: Trump Sets Talks With Putin, Zelensky
The White House has indicated that President Donald Trump is open to holding talks with both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, amid ongoing efforts to address the conflict in Eastern Europe. According to a report by The New York Times, which cited unnamed sources, preliminary discussions suggest the meeting could happen […]
Actress Kelley Mack, 33, Of ‘Walking Dead’ Fame Dies
American actress Kelley Mack, known for her appearances in The Walking Dead and Chicago Med, has died at the age of 33. Born Kelley Klebenow, she passed away on Saturday in Cincinnati, Ohio, her hometown. News of her passing was shared publicly on Wednesday through a statement released on her official Instagram account, @itskelleymack. “It […]
US Mission: Citizenship Birth Travel Now Illegal
The United States Mission in Nigeria has issued a stern advisory to Nigerian citizens—especially expectant mothers—cautioning against using temporary visas to travel for the primary purpose of giving birth in the US and securing automatic citizenship for their children. In a statement posted on its official X account on Wednesday, the Mission emphasized that such […]
Brazil Files WTO Case Against U.S. Trade Penalties
Brazil has formally initiated proceedings at the World Trade Organization in response to steep trade tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump, government officials in Brasília confirmed Wednesday. The 50-percent duties, which took effect the same day, target a range of Brazilian exports and follow mounting tensions linked to former President Jair Bolsonaro, a close […]
Putin Authorizes Rise In Russia’s Greenhouse Emissions
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a new decree that permits the country to raise its greenhouse gas emissions by up to 20 percent by 2035, compared to 2021 levels — a move that has drawn sharp criticism from climate advocates. Although Russia has committed to reaching net-zero emissions by 2060, the revised target now […]
Ghana Defence, Environment Ministers Killed In Helicopter Crash
Ghana has been plunged into mourning following confirmation that two serving ministers—Edward Omane Boamah and Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed—were among those killed in a helicopter crash on Wednesday. The presidency announced their deaths hours after the Ghana Armed Forces reported losing contact with a chopper carrying three crew members and five passengers. The aircraft was later […]
Jumping Like WiFi Since 1999: A Satirical Series—Part 14
Youth Empowerment – How They Gave You Rice and Collected Your Future By Prof. MarkAnthony Nze In Nigeria, the term “youth empowerment” has become so abused, it deserves a welfare package of its own. It’s the go-to slogan for every election cycle — right next to “dividends of democracy” and “we are committed to the […]
“The Crown’s Curse” Exposes Britain’s Brutality In Nigeria
In a time when Africa’s historical narrative is undergoing a long-overdue reckoning, The Crown’s Curse: Britain’s Destructive Reign in Nigeria emerges as a fearless literary intervention. Written by renowned public intellectual and cultural thought leader Prof. MarkAnthony Nze, this masterwork unearths the brutal legacy of British colonialism and its deeply embedded impact on Nigeria’s socio-political […]
Nasarawa: Police Dismiss Reports Of Mass Rape At University
The Nasarawa State Police Command has refuted circulating reports claiming that more than 30 female students from the Federal University, Lafia, were raped during a recent bandit invasion. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Command’s spokesperson, DSP Ramhan Nansel, dismissed the allegations as baseless. He noted that a thorough investigation had been conducted and […]
Drone Incident Spurs Lithuania To Request NATO Air Cover
Lithuania has called on NATO to take swift action to reinforce its air defence systems following the discovery that a Russian military drone, which recently violated its airspace, was equipped with explosives. The incident, which occurred on July 28, involved an unmanned aircraft that entered Lithuanian territory and was reportedly observed flying over parts of […]
South Africa Advocates Worldwide Recognition Of Palestine
South Africa has renewed its call for the international community to intensify pressure on Israel by recognising Palestinian statehood and taking a firm stance against what it describes as escalating violence in Gaza. Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola, speaking in an interview on Tuesday, underscored the need for more nations to align with efforts aimed at […]
Meta To Deactivate 7M WhatsApp Accounts Tied To Scams
Meta has announced that it deactivated close to seven million WhatsApp accounts in the first half of the year as part of a sweeping crackdown on fraudulent activity across the platform. According to WhatsApp’s external affairs director, Clair Deevy, the accounts were identified and removed before they could be activated by the criminal networks behind […]