Kennedy Center Board Votes for Two-Year Closure, Moves to Restore Trump’s Name
The Kennedy Center board voted Thursday to close the renowned Washington cultural institution for two years for renovations and again place President Donald Trump’s name on its facade, according to Democratic Rep. Joyce Beatty, an ex-officio member of the board. Beatty said the proposed inscription on the front of the building would read: “The John […]
Israeli Settlers Besiege Palestinian Families in West Bank Village
Israeli settlers have surrounded the homes of three Palestinian families in the occupied West Bank village of Qusra, cutting off water and electricity as residents accuse them of attempting to force them from their land. Security camera footage from Qusra, south of Nablus, showed settlers gathered around one of the homes on Wednesday. Residents said […]
Britain Braces for Fifth Heat Wave as Temperatures Near Record Highs
Large parts of western Europe are facing another spell of extreme heat, with Britain preparing for its fifth heat wave of an exceptional summer that could become the country’s hottest on record. Temperatures across central and southeastern England are forecast to reach as high as 38 degrees Celsius, or 100 degrees Fahrenheit, on Thursday. That […]
More Than 104,000 Sign Petition Seeking Removal of U.S. Ambassador to Canada
A petition calling on the Canadian government to declare U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra “persona non grata” and remove him from his diplomatic post has surpassed 104,000 signatures. The petition was launched through Canada’s official parliamentary petitions system, which allows Canadian citizens and residents to submit petitions for consideration by Parliament. Under parliamentary rules, a petition […]
Gov. Otti Backs First Southeast National Park
Abia State Governor Alex Otti has thrown his weight behind the establishment of the first National Park in the Southeast, with Abia State being considered as its host. Otti expressed his support when he received a delegation from the National Park Service, led by the Chairman of its Governing Council, Dr. Kingsley Ononogbu, in his office. The governor assured […]
Peter Obi: Nigerian Youths Are Our Greatest Asset
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has described Nigerian youths as the country’s greatest national asset, rather than a burden to be managed. Obi stated this in a post on his verified X handle on Wednesday to mark International Youth Day, where he praised the courage, creativity, energy and potential of young Nigerians. […]
ADC Reaffirms Coalition Plan to Unseat Tinubu in 2027
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has renewed its commitment to building a broad opposition coalition capable of challenging President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. ADC National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, said discussions on bringing opposition parties and political interests together remained open, despite the withdrawal of […]
Atiku Warns Against Militarising Osun Election
Former Vice-President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has cautioned against the militarisation of the August 15 Osun governorship election, warning security agencies and state institutions against being used to secure partisan advantage. Atiku spoke at the ADC National Youth Leadership Summit in Abuja, where he described the election as a crucial test of Nigeria’s capacity […]
Jingir: Muslim-Muslim Ticket Is About Religion, Not Tinubu.
Islamic cleric Sani Jingir has defended his advocacy for a Muslim-Muslim ticket in Nigeria, saying he has no regrets over his recent comments and will not apologise for them. Jingir made the remarks while speaking in an interview with BBC Hausa on Tuesday, days after urging Muslims at a mass wedding organised by the Kano […]
Six Dead, 10 Wounded in Houthi Missile Attack on Commercial Ship
At least six people have been killed and 10 others wounded after Yemen’s Houthi rebels allegedly carried out a double-tap missile strike on a commercial cargo vessel in the strategic Bab al-Mandeb Strait, according to Yemen’s internationally recognized government. Tuesday’s attack on the Egyptian-owned Tihamah marks the first reported shipping fatalities linked to the Iran-aligned […]
