Man Charged with Attempted Murder, Terrorism After Fire at Pennsylvania Governor’s Mansion
A 38-year-old man has been arrested and faces multiple charges, including attempted murder, terrorism, and attempted arson, following a deliberate fire early Sunday that caused significant damage to the Pennsylvania governor’s mansion and forced Gov. Josh Shapiro, his family, and guests to flee. Authorities identified the suspect as Cody Balmer of Harrisburg. According to Pennsylvania […]
China Retaliates with Visa Bans on U.S. Officials Amid Escalating Tibet Dispute
China announced Monday it will impose visa restrictions on certain U.S. officials, citing what it described as “bad behaviour” related to Tibet. The move, confirmed by the Chinese Foreign Ministry during a routine press briefing, comes in direct response to Washington’s recent visa curbs on Chinese officials accused of limiting foreign access to the Tibet […]
Tompolo Backs Fubara’s Reinstatement, Urges Protection of Ijaw Interests
Former Niger Delta militant leader, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, has voiced strong support for the reinstatement of suspended Rivers State Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara. Speaking during his birthday celebration in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South-West LGA of Delta State, Tompolo expressed optimism that “dialogue and understanding will prevail” and that Fubara would […]
Presidency Denies Tinubu Indictment, Reacts to U.S. Court Order
The Nigerian presidency has downplayed the implications of a recent U.S. court ruling directing the FBI and DEA to release records relating to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s alleged links to a decades-old drug trafficking investigation. In a statement on Sunday, presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga emphasized that the court’s decision does not constitute an indictment of […]
Falana to Nigerian Youths: “Reclaim the Country, Take Back What’s Left”
Prominent human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has called on Nigerian youths to rise up, challenge the country’s leadership, and reclaim the nation from poor governance and declining values. Speaking at the sixth Annual Youth Leadership Conference at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) on Saturday, Falana expressed deep concern over […]
US Court Orders Release of Records on Tinubu’s Alleged Drug Trafficking Links
Judge Beryl Howell of the US District Court for the District of Columbia has ruled that key US law enforcement agencies, including the FBI and DEA, must release records related to President Bola Tinubu’s alleged involvement in a drug trafficking case. The decision comes after a motion was filed by Aaron Greenspan, accusing the FBI […]
CAN Condemns Plateau Killings, Calls for Justice and National Unity
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has strongly condemned the April 4, 2025, attacks in Bokkos and Mangu Local Government Areas of Plateau State, which left many dead and displaced. Describing the incidents as “senseless acts of violence,” CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, said the killings were a “gross violation of human dignity and the […]
Bwala Alleges Senator Ndume Plans to Join Opposition Coalition
Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, has accused Senator Ali Ndume of planning to defect to the opposition coalition. Bwala made this claim during his appearance on Sunday Politics, a Channels Television programme. The two politicians have recently clashed over their differing political views. Ndume, a vocal critic of some of […]
China Warns WTO Chief That U.S. Tariffs Threaten Developing Nations Amid Escalating Trade War
China’s Commerce Minister Wang Wentao has warned that the United States’ sweeping tariff measures risk causing serious harm to developing countries, during a phone call Friday with World Trade Organization (WTO) Director-General Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. Wang’s comments come as President Donald Trump’s administration continues to implement steep global tariffs, which the president claims are aimed […]
U.S. and Iran Report ‘Positive’ Progress in Oman Talks, Set to Resume Negotiations Next Week
The United States and Iran have confirmed holding what both sides described as “positive” and “constructive” high-level talks in Oman on Saturday—their first direct engagement since the start of President Donald Trump’s second presidential campaign. The discussions, centered on Iran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program, marked a potential turning point in long-stalled diplomatic efforts. Both parties […]
