U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at identifying and cutting off federal funds being used to support undocumented migrants, the White House announced on Wednesday. According to a White House fact sheet, the order instructs federal departments and agencies to review all federally funded programs that provide financial benefits to undocumented … Read more
The Federal Government has said Nigeria’s designation as Africa’s Digital Trade Champion, could help create over 10 million new jobs across the continent by the end of 2025. Naija News reports that Vice President Kashim Shettima said the government was committed to leading Africa’s digital trade agenda under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). … Read more
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen. Christopher Musa yesterday insisted the military met all the requirements and passed through all the processes in respect of the recent visa application to Canadian High Commission. He said this when he received the Armed Forces of Nigeria Contingent who won medals at the just-concluded Invictus Games in … Read more
Former Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai has vowed that those behind the ‘kidnap’ and detention of his former Chief of Staff and close friend, Bashir Saidu, will pay dearly during the 2027 general election in the state. El-Rufai who made the declaration following Saidu’s release from detention after spending 50 days behind bars, insinuated … Read more
At least two people are dead after a Lancair 360 and a Cessna 172 Skyhawk collided at an airport in Southern Arizona yesterday. The crash occurred at Marana Regional Airport (AVQ), which is about 20 miles northwest of Tucson – marking the state’s second deadly plane crash in less than two weeks. Simple Flying has … Read more
The United States government has firmly rejected allegations of financing the Boko Haram insurgency in Nigeria, emphasizing its commitment to stand alongside Nigeria in the fight against this terrorist group. US Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard M. Mills Jr., dismissed these claims during an interview with journalists following a closed-door meeting with governors from the 36 … Read more
The Anambra State House of Assembly has called on the state Police Command to swiftly re-arrest the escaped suspects involved in the murder of lawmaker Justice Azuka. Two of the alleged killers managed to escape a few days ago when officers took them out to apprehend the receiver of stolen goods linked to the crime. … Read more
FCT, Abuja – The Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected the plea of Kabiru Turaki, the former minister of special duties and inter-governmental affairs. The former cabinet member was asking the court to stop the police from presenting a DNA test result in a paternity dispute with Hadiza Baffa. The presiding judge, Inyang Ekwo, … Read more
The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has called on members of the global trade body to use the platform for dialogue and to engage on the issues contributing to the current global trade tensions. Okonjo-Iweala stated this while speaking at the 2025 meeting of the WTO’s General Council in Geneva, Switzerland. … Read more
Pope Francis is taking crucial steps to shape the future of the Catholic Church as concerns over his health grow. The 88-year-old pontiff, who has battled respiratory issues for years, was recently hospitalized with severe bronchitis, forcing him to cancel several public engagements. Ailing health sparks urgent decisions Reports indicate that Pope Francis has been … Read more