President Donald Trump has branded his predecessor Joe Biden a “crooked politician” after the former president sued the Department of Justice to block the release […]
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Pentagon under fire as latest alleged narco boat strike kills 1, leaves 2 survivors
The U.S. military carried out another strike on Tuesday against a vessel suspected of transporting drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, resulting in one fatality […]
Canada imposes tough Ebola restrictions for travelers from impacted countries
Canada has introduced strict new border controls, requiring travelers from Ebola-affected regions to self-isolate for 21 days. Concurrently, immigration authorities are temporarily halting decisions on […]
Colombian migrant found dead in ICE custody after guards ignored pleas to call Mom: report
Brayan Rayo Garzon was sick, terrified and begging to hear his mother’s voice. Locked inside an ICE detention cell in rural Missouri, the 26-year-old Colombian […]
‘They are not snowflakes’: West Point can’t keep professors from speaking out, judge rules
The U.S. Military Academy at West Point can’t require civilian faculty to get approval before speaking publicly or restrict these professors from sharing their personal […]
Enugu govt trains permanent secretaries, directors on use of AI
The three-day training is funded by the European Union (EU) in partnership with the Enugu State Government through the Office of the Head of Service. […]
Joe Rogan mocks Trump’s DOJ for blocking IRS audits of president and his family: ‘That is so crazy’
Podcaster Joe Rogan has mocked the Department of Justice for forever excusing President Donald Trump and his family from IRS audits on past tax returns. […]
NRC suspends Warri-Itakpe train service six months after resumption
The Nigerian Railway Corporation says the temporary suspension of the Warri-Itakpe train service is to allow engineers to carry out critical safety and operational assessments […]
Newspaper publisher and former AP board chairman Donald Newhouse dies at 96
Donald E. Newhouse, president of one of the largest family-controlled publishing companies in the nation and a former board chairman of The Associated Press, died […]
Akwa Ibom govt to train 31,000 youths annually through skill centres — Eno
Mr Eno stated this on Tuesday during the commissioning of the Arise Youth Skill Centre in Oron Local Government Area, describing the initiative as part […]
Trump-endorsed Ken Paxton defeats four-term incumbent John Cornyn and puts Texas in play for Democrats
President Donald Trump’s endorsed candidate, Ken Paxton, defeated four-term incumbent U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in the runoff for the Republican primary on Tuesday evening. Paxton, […]
Gombe PDP gov aspirants fault ex-minister Pantami’s candidacy
Some governorship aspirants of the Peoples Democratic Party in Gombe State have rejected the emergence of former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa-Ali Pantami, […]
Southern Poverty Law Center asks judge to throw out Trump’s ‘vindictive’ case against anti-hate group
The Southern Poverty Law Center, a longstanding anti-hate group, is asking a federal court to dismiss the Trump administration’s case against it, calling the effort […]
One unlikely name is gaining steam for Republicans in 2028, focus group expert says
Right-wing podcaster Candace Owens has emerged as an unlikely possible candidate among Republicans in the 2028 presidential election, according to a journalist who has conducted […]
Chaos as crowds pack Yosemite over weekend after reservation system ended
Yosemite National Park has reportedly been swamped by visitors — including “Disneyland” level crowding over Memorial Day weekend — after the National Park Service ended […]
APC Primaries: Tinubu’s lone challenger, Stanley Osifo,congratulates president, collapses campaign structure
Mr Osifo described President Tinubu’s emergence as a reward for decades of political stewardship, resilience, and leadership. Former presidential aspirant of the All Progressives Congress […]
Lawyer wins Anambra APGA Reps ticket
The All Progressives Grand Alliance has declared lawyer, Chukwudi Oli, as the winner of its House of Representatives primary for the Njikoka/Dunukofia and Anaocha Federal […]
Eid-el-Kabir: Tinubu urges tolerance, unity among Nigerians
President Tinubu said the Eid-el-Kabir remains a profound reminder of obedience, sacrifice, love for humanity and total submission to the will of Almighty Allah, as […]
Congo becomes 45th member of African Tax Administration Forum
ATAF said the Republic of Congo’s accession marks a significant milestone in ATAF’s mission to strengthen tax cooperation and domestic resource mobilisation across the African […]
How poor communication from travel agents leaves air passengers stranded – Official
NCAA spokesperson Michael Achimugu says many passengers miss critical flight updates because travel agents often use their own contact details during ticket bookings. Air passengers […]