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, […]
FIRS Orders Fintechs to Report All Transactions Under New E-Invoicing System
The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has directed fintech companies and payment gateways to report all transactions processed through their networks, as part of the implementation of its electronic invoicing (e-invoicing) system for large businesses. The directive, announced in Lagos during a two-day workshop, applies to major operators such as Flutterwave, Paystack, Remita, and Interswitch. […]
By-Elections: ADC Accuses Tinubu Govt of Undermining Democracy
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration of presiding over the decline of democracy in Nigeria, following Saturday’s by-elections across 16 constituencies in 12 states. In a statement on Sunday, Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC’s interim national publicity secretary, described the polls as “riddled with widely reported violence, vote buying, manipulation, […]
Tinubu Pledges to Make Transport Sector Nigeria’s Economic Pride
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to repositioning Nigeria’s transport sector as a cornerstone of national economic growth. Speaking at the second matriculation ceremony of the Federal University of Transportation, Daura (FUTD), for the 2024/2025 academic session, Tinubu represented by the Minister of Transportation, Sen. Said Alkali said the institution is strategic to […]
Army Redeploys Top Commanders in Major Shake-Up
The Nigerian Army on Sunday announced a sweeping redeployment of top commanders, affecting Principal Staff Officers (PSOs), General Officers Commanding (GOCs), Corps Commanders, Commandants of training institutions, and Brigade Commanders. Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Lt.-Col. Appolonia Anele, confirmed the changes in a statement, noting that the redeployment was approved by the Chief of Army […]
Tinubu Approves ₦758bn Bond, Retirees to Receive ₦32,000 Monthly Pension Boost
Retired federal employees under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) are set to begin receiving an additional ₦32,000 monthly pension, following President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s approval of a ₦758 billion bond to clear outstanding pension liabilities. The bond will ensure that retirees benefit from the National Minimum Wage Amendment Act 2024 and its consequential adjustments. The […]
Fifth Night of Unrest in Serbia as Anti-Government Protests Escalate
Serbia has entered its fifth straight night of turmoil, with anti-government protests spreading across the country and violent clashes erupting between demonstrators and police. The latest unrest broke out in the city of Valjevo, where masked protesters set fire to offices belonging to the ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS). Police responded with stun grenades and […]
US Suspends Humanitarian Visas for Gaza Amid Mounting Criticism
The United States has suspended the issuance of visitor visas for Palestinians from Gaza, citing the need for a “full and thorough review” of recent humanitarian approvals, the State Department announced Saturday. In a post on X, the State Department said the pause applied to “a small number of temporary medical-humanitarian visas issued in recent […]
