Federal Judge Temporarily Halts Trump Administration Move to Strip Harvard of International Student Enrollment Rights
A U.S. federal judge on Friday issued a temporary injunction blocking the Trump administration’s attempt to revoke Harvard University’s ability to enroll international students—pausing what many critics have described as a politically motivated attack on academic independence. U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs, appointed by former President Barack Obama, granted the two-week stay, citing the risk […]
Trump Threatens 50% Tariff on EU Imports, Sparking Tensions and Firm Pushback from European Leaders
Tensions between Washington and Brussels escalated Friday after former President Donald Trump threatened to impose a sweeping 50% tariff on all European Union goods entering the United States. The move drew swift condemnation from European officials, who warned of potential retaliation and emphasized the need for respectful negotiations. EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic urged calm […]
Knife Attack at Hamburg Central Station Leaves 18 Injured, Sparks National Debate on Public Safety
At least 18 people were injured—several of them critically—after a knife-wielding attacker struck during Friday evening rush hour at Hamburg Central Station, one of Germany’s busiest transportation hubs. Authorities say a 39-year-old German woman was arrested at the scene and remains in custody as investigators work to determine her motive. The attack occurred around 6:00 […]
Sowunmi: PDP Must Woo Peter Obi Back Amid Internal Crises
Segun Sowunmi, a senior member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), has called on the party leadership to initiate serious efforts to bring back Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate and former PDP member. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Friday, Sowunmi argued that Obi’s exit in 2022, following allegations of vote buying and […]
PDP’s Umar Damagum Refutes Allegations of Cooperation with APC
Ambassador Umar Damagum, the Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has firmly rejected accusations that he is working with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to weaken his party. In an interview with BBC Hausa, Damagum dismissed claims that he met with President Bola Tinubu in England to sabotage the PDP. He […]
FG to Sanction Airlines Flying in Passengers Without Valid Visas
Nigeria’s Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has issued a stern warning to airlines: transporting passengers into Nigeria without valid entry visas, landing, and exit cards will no longer be tolerated under the country’s evolving border control policies. Speaking at a sensitisation programme on the new e-visa, landing, and exit cards initiative held in Lagos on […]
Lukman: APC Turning Into a Monarchy as Opposition Gains Momentum
Former APC National Vice Chairman (North-West), Salihu Lukman, has expressed alarm over what he describes as the ruling party’s drift toward monarchy, accusing it of abandoning democratic principles for automatic endorsements. Speaking Friday on Channels TV’s The Morning Brief, Lukman—who was instrumental in founding the All Progressives Congress (APC)—criticized the recent wave of unopposed adoptions within […]
FTC Drops Case Against Microsoft’s Activision Deal, Citing Shift in Enforcement Priorities
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has formally withdrawn its legal challenge to Microsoft’s $69 billion acquisition of video game publisher Activision Blizzard, stating the case is no longer in the public interest. The move effectively ends one of the most high-profile antitrust battles in the gaming industry. The decision, announced Thursday, represents a major […]
Netanyahu Accuses Western Leaders of Supporting Hamas After Criticism of Gaza Offensive
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has launched a fierce rebuke of UK Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, accusing them of effectively supporting Hamas by criticising Israel’s military operations in Gaza. In a video message posted to social media platform X, Netanyahu alleged that the three […]
Trump Misrepresents Congo Footage as Evidence of White Farmer Killings in South Africa During Meeting with Ramaphosa
In a contentious Oval Office meeting on Wednesday, U.S. President Donald Trump presented South African President Cyril Ramaphosa with a misidentified image that he claimed showed white farmers being buried in South Africa — a widely debunked conspiracy theory. Trump held up a printed screenshot from a Reuters video taken in Goma, Democratic Republic of […]
