The US government will permanently drop tax claims against President Donald Trump, according to a settlement document made public Tuesday, in an extraordinary use of […]
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US lost 42 aircraft during 40-day bombing campaign against Iran: Congressional report
A US Congressional report has said that the US military lost or heavily damaged 42 aircraft during a 40-day aerial bombing campaign against Iran, launched […]
JD Vance warns Iran nuke could spark global arms race, says US ‘locked and loaded’
US Vice President J D Vance has said Iran having an atomic weapon would trigger a “nuclear arms race” worldwide and asserted that the US […]
WHO warns as Bundibugyo Ebola spreads from Congo to Uganda amid resource gaps
The head of the World Health Organisation on Tuesday expressed concern over the “scale and speed” of an outbreak of a rare type of Ebola […]
No more US troop cuts in Europe beyond Trump's 5,000 for now, says NATO officer
NATO’s top military officer said Tuesday that he does not expect any more drawdowns of American troops from Europe — at least not anytime soon […]
US plans to shrink forces available to NATO during crises, sources say
The Trump administration is planning to tell NATO allies this week that it will shrink the pool of military capabilities that the US would have […]
San Diego mosque attackers connected online and shared hate-filled writings, says FBI
Two teenagers who shot and killed three people in an attack on a California mosque were radicalized online where they first met and shared white […]
India-made tapentadol pills drive West Africa’s opioid and kush crisis despite bans
They come in blister packs of 10 like any normal painkiller and you can buy them easily in roadside kiosks and street pharmacies across west […]
Senate advances bill aimed at ending Iran war as Cassidy, after primary loss, flips to support
The Senate advanced legislation Tuesday, May 19, that seeks to force President Donald Trump to withdraw from the Iran war, as a growing number of […]
Oil prices steady amid rising rhetoric from Donald Trump, US yields rise
A global stock index fell, with 30-year US Treasury yields rising to their highest levels since 2007 on Tuesday, and oil prices eased as investors […]
“Most Desperate Politician In The World” — Davido Attacks Oyetola As Minister’s Aide Fires Back, Accuses Singer Of Undermining Yoruba Values
Political tensions in Osun State have escalated sharply after Nigerian music superstar Davido publicly attacked the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, on […]
“Illicit Affair Allegation” — Hisbah Arrests Man Found Hiding Inside “Ghana Must-Go” Bag In Married Woman’s House In Kebbi
Operatives of the Kebbi State Hisbah Board have arrested a man allegedly found hiding inside a “Ghana Must-Go” bag at the residence of a married […]
US-Iran War Live Updates: Trump says war will end 'very quickly' despite no visible breakthrough
US President Donald Trump said the US-Iran war would end “very quickly” and reiterated that Iran would not be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon. […]
“Trial Put On Hold” — Court Awaits Decision On Sowore’s Petition Seeking Judge’s Recusal In Tinubu Defamation Case
Justice Mohammad Umar of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has suspended further proceedings in the alleged criminal defamation case against human rights activist and former […]
“No Direct Financial Benefit Traced To Defendants” — EFCC Witness Admits In Kuru, Arik Air ₦76bn Receivership Trial
A prosecution witness in the ongoing trial involving the former Managing Director of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), Ahmed Kuru, and four others, […]
Turaki-Led PDP Faction Declares Goodluck Jonathan Sole Presidential Candidate For 2027, Grants Him Waiver From Screening
The Tanimu Turaki-led Interim National Working Committee (INWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has declared former President Goodluck Jonathan as the party’s sole presidential […]
“I’m Concentrating On Building A Better Nigeria” — Peter Obi Downplays Jonathan 2027 Speculation After NDC Screening
Former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, on Tuesday downplayed speculations that former President Goodluck Jonathan could threaten his 2027 presidential ambition. Obi spoke after undergoing […]
Criminal Defamation In Nigeria: Protecting Reputation Without Imprisoning Speech, And The Constitutional Balance With Free Expression
In her 1906 book, “The Friends of Voltaire,” English author, Evelyn Beatrice Hall (S.G. Tallentyre) enthuses that “I disapprove of what you say, but I […]
“Nigeria Must Not Fall” — General Yakubu Gowon Warns Tinubu, Politicians And National Leaders Against Do-Or-Die Politics Ahead Of 2027
As “Danjuma Donates N3 Billion, Dangote N500 Million, BUA’s Rabiu N25 Million” — As Tinubu, Jonathan, Shettima, Kukah, Sultan Of Sokoto, Sanusi And Others Pay […]
“Recruitment Violators Risk Prosecution” — FCC Warns MDAs Against Breaching Federal Character Principle
The Federal Character Commission has warned that heads of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies that violate approved recruitment procedures or breach the Federal Character Principle risk […]