Four Killed in “Massive” Russian Drone Barrage on Kharkiv as Peace Talks Intensify in Geneva
At least four people were killed and 17 others injured in Ukraine’s northeastern city of Kharkiv after what local officials described as a “massive” Russian drone attack late Sunday, intensifying fears of renewed aerial bombardments as winter sets in. “Every night and every day bring new challenges for our city — new destruction and new […]
Mayor-elect Mamdani Strikes Cooperative Tone After Unexpectedly Smooth White House Meeting
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is gaining early momentum after what both sides described as a surprisingly cordial and “productive” Oval Office meeting with President Donald Trump — a striking shift given the months of heated rhetoric between them. Mamdani, who takes office January 1, told reporters over the weekend that the discussion focused heavily on affordability […]
U.S. and Ukraine Report Major Breakthrough on Revised Peace Plan Amid Tense Geneva Talks
The United States and Ukraine say they have made major progress toward an “updated and refined peace framework” to end the Russia-Ukraine war, following what both sides called “highly productive” negotiations in Geneva. A joint statement released Sunday confirmed that talks on the US-backed proposal will continue intensively in the coming days as diplomats work […]
Tinubu Confirms Rescue of 38 Kwara Worshippers, 51 Niger State Students
President Bola Tinubu has confirmed that all 38 worshippers abducted from Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Eruku, in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State have been rescued. He also announced the recovery of 51 pupils abducted from St Mary Catholic School in Niger State. In a statement posted on X by Olusegun Dada, the president’s special […]
PDP to Tinubu: Seek Help or Resign Over Rising Kidnappings
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to either seek help or resign following a surge in kidnappings and attacks targeting schoolchildren across northern Nigeria. Speaking at a news conference in Abuja on Sunday, PDP National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, said recent abductions in Kebbi and Niger States, along with the […]
Bishop Oyedepo: Nigeria Will Never Become an Islamic State
Prominent Nigerian cleric, Bishop David Oyedepo, has reiterated that Nigeria will never become an Islamic State, stressing the nation’s spiritual destiny must remain intact. Speaking during a Sunday service, the Presiding Bishop of Living Faith Church Worldwide also prayed fervently for peace across the country and warned that rising attacks on churches and Christian communities cannot be ignored. He […]
₦1bn Ransom Claim: Kaduna Issues El-Rufai 7-Day Ultimatum
The Kaduna State Government has issued a seven-day ultimatum to former governor Mallam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai to retract his allegation that the current administration released ₦1 billion to bandits. El-Rufai made the claim during a television interview, insisting that the Uba Sani-led government approved ransom payments to criminal gangs. The state swiftly dismissed the remarks, […]
Tinubu Pulls Police from VIP Escorts, Deploys Them to Tackle Insecurity
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the immediate withdrawal of police personnel attached to VIPs, directing that the officers be reassigned to frontline policing to strengthen national security. The directive followed an extended security meeting on Sunday at the State House with the Chief of Defence Staff, service chiefs, the Inspector-General of Police, and the Director-General […]
COP30 Ends With Weak Climate Deal After Delegates Fail to Secure Fossil Fuel Phaseout or Amazon Protections
Delegates at COP30 have finally reached a deal on a closing agreement — a full day behind schedule — but the outcome has been widely criticized as falling far short of expectations. Held in Belém, Brazil, on the edge of the Amazon rainforest, this year’s UN climate summit had opened with strong demands from more […]
Former Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro Arrested for Alleged Escape Plot Ahead of 27-Year Sentence
Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro was arrested early Saturday after federal police accused him of attempting to tamper with his court-ordered ankle monitor in an effort to flee the country and avoid beginning a 27-year prison sentence for leading an alleged coup attempt. The dramatic arrest—ordered by Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes—came just after […]
