Tinubu Arrives in Rome for Aqaba Process Summit on West Africa Security
President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Rome, Italy, for the Aqaba Process Heads of State and Government meeting, which will focus on addressing escalating security challenges in West Africa. The presidential jet landed at Rome Fiumicino International Airport around 7:20 p.m. local time on Sunday. The high-level summit, co-chaired by the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan […]
Nor’easter Intensifies Along East Coast: Heavy Rain, Damaging Winds, and Coastal Flooding Expected
A powerful mid-October nor’easter is rapidly strengthening as it churns up the Atlantic coast, bringing heavy rainfall, strong winds, and dangerous coastal flooding to millions from the Carolinas to New England. The storm is expected to impact the region through the weekend and into early next week, with forecasters warning of widespread disruptions. As of […]
Trump Administration Begins Mass Federal Layoffs Amid Prolonged Government Shutdown
The Trump administration has initiated large-scale layoffs across multiple federal agencies, in what officials describe as an aggressive cost-cutting measure tied to the ongoing government shutdown — now entering its second week with no resolution in sight. White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russell Vought announced the move Friday morning, declaring on […]
Macron Reinstates Sébastien Lecornu as Prime Minister in Last-Ditch Bid to Break Political Deadlock
In a stunning reversal, French President Emmanuel Macron has reappointed Sébastien Lecornu as prime minister just four days after his resignation, signaling a desperate effort to restore political stability amid mounting legislative paralysis and economic strain. The Élysée Palace confirmed the move late Friday, following tense consultations between Macron and centrist party leaders — notably […]
Burkina Faso Rejects U.S. Deportee Request, Slams Visa Suspension as “Blackmail”
Burkina Faso’s military-led government has fiercely rebuked the United States for what it described as “blackmail” over a deportation dispute, after the Trump administration suspended visa services in the West African nation in retaliation for its refusal to accept deported migrants. The diplomatic fallout marks a sharp escalation in tensions between Washington and Ouagadougou, amid […]
Makinde, Umahi Trade Words Over Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road Cost
A fresh dispute has erupted between the Minister of Works, David Umahi, and Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, over comments regarding the cost of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project. Umahi, while inspecting the Keffi section of the Abuja–Mararaba–Keffi Road yesterday alongside Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, responded sharply to Makinde’s criticism about the project’s per […]
Peter Obi Prays for National Renewal During Visit to Rome and the U.S.
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, has called on Nigerians to stay strong in faith and unity as the nation continues to face political, social, and economic difficulties. In a statement issued after his recent engagements in the United States and Rome, Obi said he used the trip as an […]
PDP Vows to Fight On as Defection Rumours Swirl Ahead of 2027
The Peoples Democratic Party says it will not bow to pressure or intimidation, despite a new wave of defections to the ruling All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement on Saturday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, dismissed what he described as a coordinated attempt to weaken the opposition […]
White House Blasts Nobel Committee for Overlooking Trump in Peace Prize Decision
The White House on Friday issued a scathing rebuke of the Norwegian Nobel Committee following its decision to award the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, bypassing U.S. President Donald Trump despite his repeated claims of unprecedented global peace initiatives. White House spokesman Steven Cheung condemned the move as “politically […]
India to Reopen Embassy in Kabul After Nearly Four Years, Signaling Renewed Diplomatic Engagement with Taliban
India will reopen its embassy in Kabul, nearly four years after shuttering it in the wake of the Taliban’s return to power, Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar announced Friday. The move marks a major diplomatic shift, as New Delhi deepens its engagement with Afghanistan under Taliban rule. The embassy was closed in August 2021 following the […]
