European Authorities Dismantle Pro-Russian Cybercrime Group Linked to Attacks Across the Continent
European law enforcement agencies have dismantled a major pro-Russian cybercrime group known as NoName057(16), arresting two members, issuing multiple international warrants, and disrupting the group’s core digital infrastructure, Europol announced Wednesday. The group, accused of orchestrating a wave of cyberattacks against Ukraine and nations supporting Kyiv in its defense against Russia’s invasion, was targeted in […]
Senate Democrats Warn Trump’s Global Retreat Is Empowering China’s Rise
A blistering new report from Democratic members of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee accuses President Donald Trump of weakening America’s global standing and paving the way for China to expand its influence and challenge U.S. leadership on the world stage. Released Monday, the report evaluates the first six months of Trump’s second term, concluding […]
Eswatini to Repatriate Migrants Deported by U.S., Rejects Hosting Role Amid Third-Country Controversy
The Kingdom of Eswatini has announced it will not serve as a host country for five foreign nationals deported there by the United States, and will instead work to repatriate the individuals to their countries of origin. The decision comes just one day after the Trump administration claimed the migrants’ home nations had refused to […]
Morka Mocks Atiku as ‘Nigeria’s Incomparable Political Wanderer’
Felix Morka, National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has taken a swipe at former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, branding him “Nigeria’s incomparable political wanderer” following his recent resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Atiku formally quit the PDP in a letter dated July 14, addressed to his ward chairman in Jada LGA, Adamawa State. In a post shared on X (formerly […]
Atiku Dumps PDP Over ‘Irreconcilable Differences’
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has formally resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing irreconcilable differences and a deviation from the party’s founding principles. In a letter dated July 14, 2025, and addressed to the PDP Chairman of Jada 1 Ward, Jada Local Government Area, Adamawa State, Atiku announced his immediate withdrawal from the party he co-founded over two decades ago. “It is indeed […]
Makinde: Atiku’s Exit Won’t Shake PDP, Party Remains Strong Political Institution
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has downplayed the impact of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s resignation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), saying the party remains a resilient political institution. Atiku exited the PDP on July 14, citing a deviation from the party’s founding principles. His departure comes amid lingering internal rifts following the 2023 presidential election. Speaking on Wednesday in Akure at […]
Tinubu to Lead Special FEC Session in Honour of Buhari
President Bola Tinubu will on Thursday at 5 p.m. preside over a special session of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) in honour of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari. The commemorative session, to be held at the Council Chambers of the State House, Abuja, is part of a national programme of tributes celebrating Buhari’s legacy, according to presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga. Earlier on […]
Trump Urges Attorney General Bondi to Release ‘Credible’ Epstein Information Amid GOP Pressure for Transparency
U.S. President Donald Trump has urged Attorney General Pam Bondi to release any information she deems “credible” related to the Jeffrey Epstein case, as calls for greater transparency intensify within the Republican Party. Trump’s comments, made during a media briefing on Tuesday, marked a shift from his earlier stance in which he encouraged his supporters […]
Cuban Labour Minister Resigns Amid Outcry Over Denial of Begging During Economic Crisis
Cuba’s Minister of Labour and Social Security, Marta Elena Feitó-Cabrera, has stepped down following a wave of public outrage over her controversial remarks denying the existence of beggars in Cuba—comments made as the country grapples with a deepening economic crisis. Feitó-Cabrera sparked fury during a National Assembly session earlier this week when she dismissed visible […]
U.S. Strikes Trade Deal with Indonesia, Averts Higher Tariffs After Last-Minute Talks
The United States has reached a major trade agreement with Indonesia, heading off the threat of steep tariffs after intense, last-minute negotiations between the two countries’ leaders. President Donald Trump confirmed the deal on Tuesday, saying it would significantly boost U.S. exports while preserving Washington’s leverage against transshipment violations. Under the new agreement, Indonesian imports […]
