U.S. Strike in Syria Kills Al-Qaeda-Linked Leader Tied to Ambush That Left Three Americans Dead
A U.S. retaliatory strike in northwest Syria has killed an Al-Qaeda-affiliated militant leader with alleged links to last month’s ambush that left two U.S. soldiers and an American civilian interpreter dead, according to U.S. military officials. U.S. Central Command said Friday’s strike killed Bilal Hasan al-Jasim, describing him as an experienced terrorist leader who had […]
Portuguese Voters Head to Polls as Tight Presidential Race Signals Possible Runoff
Portuguese voters lined up at polling stations on Sunday to elect a new president, with opinion surveys indicating a close race among three leading candidates, including the head of the far-right Chega party, and the likelihood of a rare second-round runoff. Since Portugal ended its fascist dictatorship five decades ago, only one presidential election — […]
European Leaders Rebuke Trump’s Tariff Threat Over Greenland Military Deployments
European leaders on Saturday pushed back against President Donald Trump’s announcement that the United States will impose sanctions on several European nations following the deployment of small military contingents to Greenland, as Trump continues to press for U.S. acquisition of the Arctic territory. Trump said he will impose a 10% tariff on goods entering the […]
VP Shettima Witnesses Doumbouya’s Inauguration in Guinea
Vice President Kashim Shettima, representing President Bola Tinubu, on Saturday attended the swearing-in and inauguration of President S.E. Mamadi Doumbouya as the President of Guinea Conakry, signaling a new chapter in the country’s democratic journey. The inauguration followed Doumbouya’s victory in the December 2025 general election, formally ending a four-year military transition and marking a significant democratic milestone for Guinea. VP Shettima’s presence highlighted Nigeria’s leadership in […]
President Tinubu Returns From Abu Dhabi Sustainability Summit
President Bola Tinubu is set to return to Nigeria today after participating in the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Summit. A statement on Saturday by Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy, said Tinubu attended the summit alongside several ministers. “On the sidelines of the summit, Nigeria signed a comprehensive economic partnership […]
FG Cracks Down on Sand Mining to Protect Niger Bridges
The Federal Government has announced a ban on sand mining within a 10-kilometre radius of the River Niger, citing the need to protect the first and second Niger bridges. The Minister of Works, Mr David Umahi, disclosed this on Friday in Asaba during the commissioning of the Second Niger Bridge Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) Cameras Monitoring Centre. He said the decision was approved by […]
Shehu Sani Urges Community Action to Tackle Insecurity
Former senator representing Kaduna Central in the 8th National Assembly, Shehu Sani, has called for stronger community-based responses to support efforts to tackle insecurity across parts of the country. Sani made the call on Saturday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, stressing that local communities must build resilience and […]
Fubara: My Mandate Intact, Peace Comes First
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has restated his position as the leader of the state, pledging to maintain peace and security while rejecting any action that could endanger lives and property. Fubara gave the assurance on Saturday while speaking as a special guest at the finals of the 2026 Port Harcourt Polo Tournament held in […]
Ugandan Police Deny Claims That Opposition Leader Bobi Wine Was Arrested as Museveni Nears Landslide Re-Election
Ugandan police on Saturday rejected allegations by the opposition National Unity Platform (NUP) that its leader, Bobi Wine, had been arrested by soldiers, as President Yoweri Museveni moved toward a decisive re-election victory. The NUP claimed late Friday that an army helicopter landed at Wine’s residence in Kampala and that soldiers “forcibly took him away […]
A U.S. Judge Orders Federal Agents in Minnesota Immigration Operation to Halt Actions Against Peaceful Protesters
A federal judge on Friday ordered law enforcement officers involved in a major immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota to stop using pepper spray, detaining, or pulling over individuals engaged in peaceful protest activity. The preliminary injunction, issued by U.S. District Judge Katherine Menendez, applies to federal agents and officers participating in Operation Metro Surge, the […]
