The Trump administration has hit out at former President Obama after the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool water turned green, despite a much-touted $14 million renovation. […]
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50 million Africans connected to power in ‘unprecedented’ partnership between aid agencies
Some 50 million Africans have been connected to electricity in the space of just two years through what has been described as an “unprecedented” partnership […]
Three police officers killed in Zamfara bomb explosion
Three police officers tragically lost their lives on Monday after their vehicle struck an explosive device planted by terrorists in Zamfara State. Three police officers […]
Shocking poll reveals deep fear America may not last another 250 years
As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary next month, a new Reuters/Ipsos poll reveals a nation grappling with profound divisions, with two out of […]
Trump’s kingmaker power faces its biggest test yet as billion-dollar primaries explode across America
The enduring power of Donald Trump’s endorsement faces critical tests in upcoming Republican primaries across four states and the District of Columbia. Can his backing […]
Court revokes Sowore’s bail, orders his arrest
Neither Mr Sowore nor his lawyer was in court when the case was called on Tuesday. The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday revoked […]
From Hegseth to Rubio, even Trump’s top team doubts Iran deal, report says
Even key members of Donald Trump’s administration have cast doubt over his peace deal with Iran and think Tehran won’t stick to its side of […]
Katsina bans fuel sales in jerrycans, motorcycles in two LGAs over insecurity
The Katsina State Government has banned the sale, purchase, transportation and storage of petroleum products in jerrycans in the state as part of fresh measures […]
Teen accused of killing stepsister on Carnival cruise ordered into custody
A teenager accused of sexually assaulting and killing his 18-year-old stepsister aboard a Carnival Cruise ship turned himself in on Monday after a federal judge […]
Athlete who performed with Madonna killed in Utah BASE jumping accident
A weekend BASE jumping accident in a Utah canyon has claimed two lives, including that of Andy Lewis, an extreme athlete widely recognized for his […]
Strait of Hormuz may take weeks to fully reopen despite Trump claims, shipping industry warns
Shipping will take “weeks” to resume through the Strait of Hormuz as shipowners wait for signs that the US-Iran deal is “material”, the boss of […]
Paris Hilton returns to Utah ‘troubled teen’ facility where she was allegedly abused
Paris Hilton has returned to the site of a Utah boarding school where she said she was abused as a teenager as part of her […]
Iran war may be ending but experts warn price pain is far from done
A tentative deal to end the Iran war has sparked immediate questions about how quickly consumers might see relief from soaring prices on everything from […]
Albanese demands answers as mystery deepens in 9-year-old Australian girl’s killing in Pakistan
Australia’s prime minister Anthony Albanese has demanded a transparent investigation into the killing of a nine-year-old Australian girl shot by a police officer while holidaying […]
Rope jumper died after instructors failed to attach cord, investigators say
A 21-year-old woman who died in a rope jumping incident over the weekend was not attached to any safety equipment, a Brazilian police investigator said […]
Trump undecided if he will attend the signing ceremony to end the Iran war
President Donald Trump may not attend a signing ceremony on Friday in Geneva for the deal aimed at ending the U.S.-Iran war. The Trump administration […]
Suspect accused of breaking into 90-year-old Texas man’s home and stabbing him to death with a screwdriver
A suspect accused of breaking into a 90-year-old man’s Texas home and stabbing him to death with a screwdriver has been charged with murder. Anthony […]
Thune bucks Trump on tying voter ID law to renewal of FISA spy bill: ‘Not realistic’
The Senate’s push to renew a critical piece of surveillance legislation hit another snag Monday as Donald Trump sought to link its passage to the […]
Police arrest three suspected gang members in Adamawa
The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested three suspected criminals, including two alleged members of the notorious Shilla gang, in separate operations aimed at tackling […]