Prosecutors Urge Judge to Keep Letitia James Case Alive, Reject Claims of Trump-Driven Retaliation
Federal prosecutors on Friday defended the criminal case against New York Attorney General Letitia James, dismissing claims that the charges stem from political retaliation and insisting the indictment reflects a straightforward mortgage-fraud prosecution. In a filing to the federal judge overseeing the case, government attorneys urged the court to let the prosecution move forward, countering […]
Fugees Rapper Pras Michel Sentenced to 14 Years for Illegal Foreign Funding of Obama’s 2012 Campaign
Grammy-winning Fugees rapper Prakazrel “Pras” Michel was sentenced Thursday to 14 years in federal prison for funneling foreign money into former President Barack Obama’s 2012 reelection campaign, concluding one of the most sweeping and unusual political finance cases ever involving a celebrity. Michel, 52, was convicted in April 2023 on 10 federal counts—including conspiracy, witness […]
Mamdani and Trump Hold Unexpectedly Cordial Oval Office Meeting Focused on NYC Affordability and Safety
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani met with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office on Friday, holding a surprisingly cordial discussion on affordability and public safety despite months of heated public sparring. The meeting marked the first in-person encounter between the two men, whose exchanges during Mamdani’s campaign often featured sharp criticism and stark […]
FG: Tinubu–Trump Meeting Will Happen at the Right Time
Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, says President Bola Tinubu will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump “once the situation is right for him,” as Abuja continues diplomatic engagement following Washington’s recent redesignation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC). Idris made the comment on Friday during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where he addressed […]
Army Denies Viral Forced Conscription Rumour
The Nigerian Army has dismissed a viral publication alleging that the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, planned to forcefully conscript Nigerians aged 18 and above into military service. In a statement issued on Friday in Abuja, the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Lt.-Col. Appolonia Anele, described the circulating claim as a “malicious fabrication” designed to mislead the […]
Shettima Arrives Johannesburg to Represent Tinubu at G20 Leaders’ Summit
Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Johannesburg, South Africa, to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the G20 Leaders’ Summit, where he is expected to advance Nigeria’s agenda on economic cooperation, security partnerships, climate finance, and global development. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications (Office of the Vice President), […]
Jonathan Faults Niger Delta Leaders for Stalling Regional Development
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has attributed the Niger Delta’s persistent underdevelopment to the failure of regional leaders to demonstrate the political will needed to implement major economic and infrastructural initiatives. Speaking in Abuja at the public presentation of The Hidden Treasures, a book by former Delta governorship aspirant Chris Iyovwaye, Jonathan represented by his Chief of Staff, Mike Oghiadomhe said political rivalry, personal […]
Australia Bows Out as Turkey Secures COP31 Host Role in Unusual Power-Sharing Deal
The 2026 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) is now set to be held in Turkey after a surprise compromise ended months of stalemate over who would host the global summit. Australia agreed to withdraw its bid during tense negotiations at COP30 in Belém, Brazil — clearing the way for the conference to take place […]
Meta Begins Deactivating Teen Accounts Ahead of Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban
Australian teenagers under 16 are being warned their Instagram, Facebook and Threads accounts will soon be shut down, as the country prepares to enforce a first-of-its-kind social media ban for young people. Meta has started sending text messages, emails and in-app alerts to users it believes are aged 13 to 15, advising them that account […]
Pentagon Holds Quiet Meeting With Nigerian Security Chief After Trump Threatens Military Action
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine met privately Thursday evening with Nigeria’s national security adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, amid heightened tensions following President Donald Trump’s threat to deploy U.S. troops to Nigeria to “wipe out” Islamic militants he claims are targeting Christians. Two defense officials confirmed the meeting, which did […]
