The Justice Department announced Monday that it’s seeking to strip away the citizenship of 17 people because they hid past offenses — including child sexual […]
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ARM-Harith secures $76 million first close for climate transition fund
The group said the fund is designed to mobilise African institutional capital and accelerate investments in energy transition and climate-resilient infrastructure projects across Sub-Saharan Africa. […]
Pentagon labels tech giant Alibaba and electric car maker BYD as aiding Chinese military
The Pentagon has added several prominent Chinese businesses, including the tech giant Alibaba, electric car maker BYD and search engine Baidu, to its list of […]
Massive ‘6-7’ event attracts hundreds of kids – but ends in fights and arrests
Chaos broke out at a massive “6-7” event that attracted hundreds of kids and teens, ending in fights and arrests, according to authorities. A Sky […]
Seplat Energy appoints Elumelu as chairman, names new CEO
Mr Elumelu will take office on 1 January 2027, replacing Udoma Udo Udoma, who has informed the board of the company of its intention to […]
Disgraced crypto king Sam Bankman-Fried officially asks Trump for a pardon
Sam Bankman-Fried, the imprisoned former cryptocurrency executive and billionaire, has asked the Trump administration for a pardon. In 2024, Bankman-Fried was sentenced to 25 years […]
‘Went from orange to red’: Lawmakers and pundits shred Trump over NBC interview tantrum
President Donald Trump is getting shredded online by liberal pundits and lawmakers alike after he stormed out of an interview with NBC News’ Kristen Welker […]
Powerful earthquake rattles Cuba with tremors felt in Florida and Mexico
A powerful 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck off Cuba’s northwest coast Monday, sending tremors through parts of Cuba, Mexico, and Florida – regions typically unaccustomed to […]
‘I have two jobs’: Trump belittles Mike Johnson in Oval Office humiliation where he claims to run the House, report says
President Donald Trump has apparently publicly belittled Speaker Mike Johnson for how much he has to lean on him to get members in line — […]
Florida pastor neglected other kids in her care while her biological daughter ate KFC in front of them: cops
A Florida pastor was arrested after authorities alleged she severely neglected five children in her care, forcing them to use a bucket as a toilet […]
Two days to World Cup: Two “greatest” football nations never to lift trophy
History remembers champions, celebrates those who lift the trophy. Yet some of the game’s greatest stories belong not to winners, but to nations whose brilliance […]
Is Trump really a Knicks fan? History doesn’t put him in pantheon of Ben Stiller, Spike Lee and Timothée Chalamet
If there’s one thing that can be said about Donald Trump, it’s that he’s a sports fan. From his earliest days on the campaign trail […]
ICE facility in Louisiana reports its second detainee death in less than 2 months
A second detainee has died in less than two months at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Louisiana where a recent inspection report […]
Jan. 6 rally organizer getting another $1.2 million from taxpayers to promote ‘Trump Accounts’
A Virginia firm that organized and staged Donald Trump’s January 6, 2021, “Stop the Steal” rally, after which a violent mob of MAGA disciples stormed […]
Plane on the way to pick up MLB Legend Yadier Molina and his family crashes as it leaves for Texas
A private jet bound for Texas to pick up former MLB All-Star catcher Yadier Molina, his family and his friends crashed during an emergency landing […]
2027: Dickson leads closed-door peace talks to stop NDC crisis in Kano
PREMIUM TIMES gathered that some NDC members in North-west Nigeria recently alleged Mr Kwankwaso was plotting to facilitate the dominance of members of Kwankwasiya Movement […]
Trump has exacted revenge on so many GOP senators that he should lose the Iran war powers vote. Here’s why he won’t
On Monday, Israel and Iran announced that they would pause attacks after President Donald Trump pleaded with the two nations to stop firing at each […]
Pentagon walks back Mormon snub on Pete Hegseth’s recognized religions list after MAGA lawmaker goes ballistic
Pentagon officials reversed course on Monday and announced an update to a list of officially recognized religions that service members use to define their faith […]
Judge strikes down Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee
A federal judge has struck down a $100,000 fee imposed by President Donald Trump on new H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign workers, ruling it […]
Unsafe food causes 53,000 deaths annually in Nigeria – Minister
According to him, foodborne diseases result in about 4.26 million years of healthy life lost annually through illness, disability and premature deaths across the country. […]