Boy, 9, Rescued After Being Kept in Van Since 2024 in Eastern France
A 9-year-old boy has been rescued after allegedly being confined for months inside his father’s utility van in eastern France, authorities said. The child has been hospitalized, while his father has been taken into custody. Police were alerted on Monday by a neighbor in the village of Hagenbach, near the Swiss and German borders, who […]
Polls Open in Hungary as Orban Faces Toughest Challenge in Years
Voters in Hungary headed to the polls on Sunday in parliamentary elections that could pose the most significant threat yet to Prime Minister Viktor Orban after 16 years in power. Polling stations opened at 6 a.m. local time and are scheduled to close at 7 p.m., with all 199 seats in parliament up for election. […]
Nigeria Secures $200m AfDB Loan for Digital Growth and Job Creation
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a $200 million loan to support Nigeria’s digital infrastructure expansion and job creation initiatives across the country. The approval was contained in a statement published on the Bank’s website on Saturday. According to the AfDB, the facility will finance the Digital Value Chain Infrastructure for Boosting Employment […]
FG Lowers Duties on Vehicles, Food in Economic Reform Push
The Federal Government of Nigeria has approved new 2026 fiscal policy measures introducing major reductions in import tariffs on key commodities, including vehicles, rice, palm oil, and sugar, in a move aimed at stimulating economic growth and supporting critical sectors. The policy was announced in a circular signed by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating […]
ADC Demands INEC Chairman’s Resignation Over Alleged Political Bias Claims
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called for the immediate resignation of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, following allegations of past political bias. The party made the demand in response to renewed controversy over alleged old social media posts attributed to the INEC chairman, which critics claim show […]
FG Orders Withdrawal of Passports from Nigerians Who Renounce Citizenship
The Federal Government has directed the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to immediately withdraw or deactivate the passports of individuals who have officially renounced their Nigerian citizenship. The directive was issued by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who stated that some individuals who have completed the renunciation process still retain Nigerian passports. “This directive applies […]
Melania Trump Adviser Says First Lady Spoke Out to ‘Set the Record Straight’ on Epstein Claims
A senior adviser to First Lady Melania Trump said her surprise White House remarks denying any ties to Jeffrey Epstein were intended to directly address and refute persistent allegations. Marc Beckman, a close adviser to the first lady, explained her decision during an appearance on Fox & Friends on Friday, emphasizing her determination to defend […]
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Recovering From Injuries After Deadly Airstrike, Sources Say
Iran’s newly installed Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is recovering from serious injuries sustained in an airstrike that killed his father at the outset of the war, according to individuals familiar with his inner circle. Sources told Reuters that Khamenei suffered significant facial disfigurement and injuries to one or both legs during the attack on the […]
Iran Enters Peace Talks With Strategic Leverage From Control of Strait of Hormuz
Iran heads into high-stakes peace negotiations this weekend in Pakistan with what analysts describe as its strongest bargaining position in weeks: control over the Strait of Hormuz. The narrow, roughly 100-mile-long waterway is a critical global chokepoint, carrying about 20% of the world’s oil and natural gas supply. By regulating which vessels can pass through […]
Tinubu Promises Steady Power Supply, Infrastructure Boost
Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to delivering stable electricity to support economic growth, industrialisation, and national development. The President gave the assurance on Thursday during the commissioning of key projects in Bayelsa State, including a 60-megawatt Independent Power Project (IPP) in Elebele, Ogbia Local Government Area. Acknowledging existing challenges in the power sector, […]
