Kim Orders Rapid Nuclear Expansion, Condemns US-South Korea Military Drills
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called for a swift expansion of his country’s nuclear arsenal, denouncing ongoing joint military exercises between the United States and South Korea as a direct provocation, state-run KCNA reported Tuesday. During a visit to a navy destroyer, Kim said the drills were “an obvious expression of their will […]
Trump Vows Executive Order to Ban Mail-In Ballots and Voting Machines Ahead of 2026 Midterms
US President Donald Trump announced Monday that he plans to issue an executive order banning mail-in ballots and electronic voting machines before the 2026 midterm elections — a proposal that could reshape the electoral landscape but faces significant legal hurdles. In a social media post, Trump declared his intent to “lead a movement to get […]
Falana: APC, PDP Must Prove They’re Not Terrorist Groups
Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has urged the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to take concrete steps to prove they are not terrorist organisations, following a controversial judgment by a Canadian Federal Court. The court, presided over by Justice Phuong Ngo, dismissed the asylum […]
Nigeria, Turkey Seek Stronger Diaspora Ties
The Turkish Ambassador to Nigeria, Memmet Poroy, has proposed a strategic collaboration between Nigerians in diaspora and Turkey’s Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities (YTB), the agency responsible for diaspora affairs. Poroy made the proposal during a meeting with the Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, in Abuja. He emphasized […]
UK, WTO Hail Tinubu’s Economic Reforms, Call for Safety Nets for Nigerians
The United Kingdom and the World Trade Organisation (WTO) have lauded President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, describing them as bold measures to revive Nigeria’s economy and boost global trade relations. UK High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery, who visited First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu at the State House in Abuja yesterday alongside Deputy High Commissioner […]
Your Vote Is Your Weapon, Don’t Sell It — Obi
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has called on Nigerians to participate actively in the Continuous Voter Registration, stressing that the Permanent Voter Card (PVC) remains the most powerful tool for building a new Nigeria. In a post on X yesterday, Obi described the PVC as “the voice of the voiceless, […]
Google Fined AU$55 Million in Australia Over Anticompetitive Search Engine Deals
Google has agreed to pay a fine of 55 million Australian dollars (about US$36 million) after Australia’s competition regulator found the company had struck unlawful agreements with two major telecommunications firms that restricted rival search engines from being installed on smartphones. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) confirmed on Monday that it launched proceedings […]
Melania Trump’s “Peace Letter” to Putin Shared by President Trump After Alaska Summit
President Donald Trump revealed on social media the “peace letter” written by First Lady Melania Trump and hand-delivered to Russian President Vladimir Putin during their summit in Alaska on Friday. In the letter, the first lady urged global leaders to prioritize the protection of children, calling it “time” to safeguard future generations. “Every child shares […]
Death Toll Rises to 20 After Industrial Blast in Russia’s Ryazan Region
The death toll from a powerful explosion at an industrial plant in Russia’s Ryazan region has climbed to at least 20, with 134 others injured, emergency officials confirmed on Sunday. The blast, which occurred last week southeast of Moscow, reportedly began with a fire inside a workshop. Governor Pavel Malkov first announced the blaze on […]
Heavy Rains Batter Mumbai, Triggering Floods, Flight Disruptions, and School Closures
Mumbai, India’s financial hub, was brought to a standstill on Monday after relentless rainfall flooded roads, delayed flights, and forced schools to shut down. According to the India Meteorological Department, several parts of the city received more than 140 millimetres (5 inches) of rain since Monday morning. The downpour left vehicles stranded on waterlogged streets, […]
