Trump Agrees to Debate Against Harris with Fox News
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump announced late Friday that he had agreed with Fox News to debate Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris on September 4. “I have agreed with Fox News to debate Kamala Harris on Wednesday, September 4th,” Trump posted on his Truth Social platform. However, it was not immediately clear if Harris had […]
NYPD Clears Randall’s Island Migrant Shelter for a Search Following Violent Incidents
The NYPD evacuated the migrant shelter on Randall’s Island on Friday to conduct a thorough search of the building after a series of violent incidents over the past two months. The thousands of migrants residing in the shelter were instructed to leave as officers searched for suspects and evidence related to several cases. Approximately 3,000 […]
Suicide Bombing and Gun Attack in Somali Capital Leaves 32 Dead, Dozens Injured
At least 32 people were killed and several others injured after a suicide bomber and gunmen targeted a popular beachfront location in the Somali capital on Saturday, according to a police spokesman. Abdifatah Adan Hassan reported that around 63 people were wounded, some critically. Video footage revealed numerous bodies and injured individuals in Mogadishu’s Abdiaziz […]
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin Cancels Pre-Trial Agreement for 9/11 Attackers
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has revoked a pre-trial agreement reached with the men accused of orchestrating the 11 September 2001 attacks. In a memo on Friday, Austin also rescinded the authority of the officer overseeing the military court, who had signed the agreement on Wednesday. The initial deal, which reportedly would have spared the […]
US Secretary of State Declares Venezuela’s Opposition as Presidential Election Winners
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has stated that there is “overwhelming evidence” that Venezuela’s opposition won the recent presidential election. Blinken’s statement asserted that Edmundo González received the most votes, despite incumbent President Nicolás Maduro’s disputed victory declaration. “Given the overwhelming evidence, it is clear to the United States and, most importantly, to the […]
U.S. and Russia Complete Largest Post-Soviet Prisoner Swap
The United States and Russia carried out their largest prisoner exchange since the post-Soviet era on Thursday, with Moscow releasing journalist Evan Gershkovich, fellow American Paul Whelan, and dissidents including Vladimir Kara-Murza. In a multinational deal, two dozen people were set free. Gershkovich, Whelan, and Alsu Kurmasheva, a journalist with dual U.S.-Russia citizenship, arrived in […]
Tinubu Appoints Dunoma Ahmed as New Permanent Secretary of Foreign Affairs
President Bola Tinubu has named Dunoma Ahmed as the new permanent secretary of the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The ministry announced the appointment on Thursday, following Ahmed’s assumption of duties on July 23. He replaces Ibrahim Lamuwa, who faces accusations of sexual harassment from female colleagues. The ministry’s statement highlighted Ahmed’s distinguished career and […]
IGP Egbetokun Vows Zero Tolerance for Looting and Violence Amid Protests
Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun has issued a firm warning against the continuation of looting and destruction of both government and private properties, following the chaos witnessed on the first day of the nationwide protests. In a live broadcast last night, IGP Egbetokun emphasized that the police are fully prepared to respond appropriately to any […]
Falana Calls for Dialogue with #EndBadGovernance Protesters Amid Widespread Unrest
In response to the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protests, renowned human rights lawyer Femi Falana urged the government on Thursday to engage with the demonstrators expressing their dissatisfaction. The protests, driven by frustration over pervasive poverty and the soaring cost of living, have mobilized Nigerians across all states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to take to […]
LPPC Confers Senior Advocate of Nigeria Rank on 87 Legal Practitioners
The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC), chaired by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, has granted the prestigious rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) to 87 distinguished legal practitioners. The list includes notable figures such as the Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Yobe State Branch, Barrister Baba Dala Fika, former […]
