U.S. Halts Select Weapons Shipments to Ukraine Amid Stockpile Concerns
The White House confirmed Tuesday that the United States has paused certain weapons deliveries to Ukraine, citing concerns over depleting domestic military stockpiles as Russia ramps up its offensive across Ukrainian territory. White House spokesperson Anna Kelly said the move came after a Department of Defense assessment of U.S. military aid programs, and emphasized that […]
Saint Lucia Confers Knight Commander Honour on President Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been awarded the prestigious Knight Commander of the Order of Saint Lucia (KCOSL) in recognition of his leadership and commitment to strengthening ties between Africa and the Caribbean. The honour was formally bestowed by Governor-General Errol Charles at a state reception on Monday night at Government House, Morne Fortune, during President Tinubu’s historic state visit to the […]
Labour Minister: Childhood Is for Learning and Dreams, Not Labour
Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammadu Dingyadi, has reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to eradicating child labour, declaring that children belong in classrooms, not construction sites. Speaking at the 2025 World Day Against Child Labour and Special Children’s Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour, Dingyadi stressed that childhood should be a time of learning, play, and dreams not exploitation and hardship. […]
Aregbesola Takes Helm as ADC Interim Secretary, Pledges to Rebuild Party on Ideals
Former Minister of Interior and ex-Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, has officially resumed office as the interim national secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), declaring a bold vision to transform the party into a principled, people-centred political force. Speaking during his acceptance speech on Tuesday, July 1, Aregbesola described his appointment by the National Opposition Coalition Group as a turning point […]
Rhodes-Vivour: Atiku-Obi Alliance Can Unseat Tinubu in 2027
Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, the 2023 Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate in Lagos State, says a political alliance between former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and ex-Anambra State Governor Peter Obi has the potential to oust President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. Speaking on Lunchtime Politics, a Channels Television programme on Tuesday, Rhodes-Vivour stressed the importance of opposition unity, warning that a repeat […]
Tinubu: We’re Building a Capital That Works for Everyone
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to inclusive national development, pledging that no community will be left behind in the quest for progress and equity. Speaking through Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday during the commissioning of the newly constructed collector road CN-8 (Asuquo Okon Street) and adjoining roads in Dakibiyu District, Abuja, Tinubu emphasized that governance must benefit all citizens equally, […]
Study Warns U.S. Foreign Aid Cuts Could Cause Over 14 Million Preventable Deaths by 2030
Drastic reductions in U.S. foreign humanitarian aid initiated under former President Donald Trump could result in more than 14 million preventable deaths by the end of the decade, with children accounting for nearly one-third of the toll, according to a new study published in The Lancet medical journal. The analysis, led by Davide Rasella of […]
Bryan Kohberger to Plead Guilty in University of Idaho Killings, Avoids Death Penalty
Bryan Kohberger has agreed to plead guilty to the brutal murders of four University of Idaho students, thereby avoiding the death penalty, according to a letter sent to victims’ families outlining the terms of a plea agreement. Kohberger, charged with four counts of first-degree murder and one count of burglary in the November 2022 slayings […]
Zuckerberg Launches Meta Superintelligence Labs in Major AI Overhaul
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced a major restructuring of the company’s artificial intelligence strategy, unveiling a new division called Meta Superintelligence Labs, according to a source familiar with the matter. The newly formed unit will be led by Alexandr Wang, founder and former CEO of Scale AI, who joins Meta as Chief AI Officer. […]
Interior Minister: Over 14,000 e-Visas Processed in 6 Weeks, e-CERPAC and TWP Launching Soon
Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has announced that over 14,000 electronic visa (e-visa) applications have been successfully processed within six weeks of launching the scheme, describing it as a major leap in Nigeria’s immigration reform and economic modernization. Speaking at a stakeholders’ sensitisation workshop at the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) headquarters in Abuja on Monday, Tunji-Ojo also revealed that the electronic Combined […]
