Trump to Make Historic Second State Visit to the U.K., Hosted by King Charles III at Windsor Castle
In an unprecedented move, U.S. President Donald Trump will make a second state visit to the United Kingdom from September 17 to 19, Buckingham Palace announced Monday. The visit will see Trump and First Lady Melania Trump hosted by King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Windsor Castle. Trump, a vocal admirer of the British […]
Ndume Mourns Buhari, Describes Him as Father Figure and Mentor
Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing it as a personal loss beyond national mourning. In a heartfelt statement personally signed on Sunday, Ndume said Buhari was not just a national leader, but a mentor and father figure whose life and character had a profound impact on him. “The late […]
Netanyahu Adviser Faces National Security Charges Over Alleged Leak to German Media During Gaza War
An adviser to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing possible indictment on national security charges for allegedly leaking classified military information to a German media outlet during Israel’s ongoing war in Gaza. Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara announced late Sunday that Jonatan Urich, a senior aide to Netanyahu, along with another adviser, is accused of […]
Obasanjo Mourns Buhari, Calls Him a Patriot and Statesman
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has paid tribute to his successor, Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away in London on Sunday. Obasanjo described the late former president as a patriot who served Nigeria with dedication as a soldier, administrator, and statesman. In a solemn statement delivered in Abeokuta, Obasanjo expressed his deep sorrow over Buhari’s death, noting […]
G Train Suspended Between Court Square and Bedford-Nostrand on Select Nights and Weekends for Signal Upgrades
Starting July 14 through August 18, the MTA will suspend G train service between Court Square and Bedford-Nostrand Avenues on select weeknights and weekends as it resumes its ongoing signal modernization project. During the service disruptions, free shuttle buses will operate between Court Square and Bedford-Nostrand Avenue, making all local stops to accommodate affected passengers. […]
House Foreign Affairs Committee Summons Minister over US Visa Policy, Foreign Postings
The House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs has summoned Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, to address a range of critical diplomatic issues, including the recent shift in United States visa policy affecting Nigerian citizens and allegations of irregularities in foreign service appointments. In a letter dated July 11 and signed by the […]
Driver Charged After Plowing Into Anti-ICE Protesters at New Jersey Rally
Several people were injured Saturday afternoon when a woman drove her car into a group of protesters at an immigration rally in Fairview, New Jersey, prompting multiple criminal charges. According to Fairview Police, 62-year-old Linda Roglen of North Bergen faces charges including assault by auto resulting in injury and leaving the scene of an accident […]
Federal Judge Blocks Trump-Era Immigration Detentions Without Cause in California
A federal judge in California has issued a temporary restraining order halting what she described as the Trump administration’s “indiscriminate” detention practices targeting individuals suspected of being in the U.S. illegally. U.S. District Judge Maame Frimpong issued the order Friday, barring immigration officials from conducting arrests without reasonable suspicion and from denying detainees access to […]
UK Police Arrest Dozens Nationwide for Supporting Banned Group Palestine Action
At least 86 people were arrested across the United Kingdom on Saturday for expressing support for Palestine Action, a protest group recently banned under anti-terrorism laws. The crackdown comes just weeks after the UK government formally added the group to its list of proscribed organisations, alongside entities such as Hamas, al-Qaeda, and ISIS. The Metropolitan […]
Okonjo-Iweala Urges NDDC to Tackle Niger Delta’s Economic Challenges
Director General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has charged the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to deliver sustainable and transformative solutions to the persistent economic and environmental challenges facing the Niger Delta. Speaking at the NDDC’s 25th anniversary celebration on Saturday, Okonjo-Iweala called for urgent action to address the region’s longstanding […]
