Amid his escalating trade dispute with Canada, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday directing federal agencies to rename Lake Ontario “Lake America.” The order requires US federal agencies to use the new name on government maps,…
The Pentagon is preparing to withdraw approximately 200 U.S. troops deployed to Nigeria earlier this year to support counterterrorism efforts against Islamist militants. According to a report published by The New York Times on Thursday, American and Nigerian officials noted…
The palace announced on Friday that Norway’s King Harald V has passed away at the age of 89. Crown Prince Haakon, his 53-year-old son, will naturally take the throne after him. “It is with deep sadness that we announce that…
Authorities report that over 390 bodies have been recovered and more than 1,500 people remain missing across Nepal and China’s Tibet region following a catastrophic landslide of mud and rock into a Himalayan river. In Nepal, rescue crews continues to…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially declared Uganda Ebola-free on Thursday, following 42 consecutive days without a new case. The nation received recognition for its effective response in containing the outbreak and preventing wider transmission, which has severely strained…
A lunar eclipse will be visible across Africa and other parts of the world, including the United States, according to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Known as a “blood moon,” the eclipse will begin on Friday at 9:23…
Social media activist **Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has affirmed that he would not submit evidence to the police to support his allegations that some security officials assist kidnappers and bandits. Responding to the Nigeria Police Force’s request on…
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) is considering a proposal to lower transportation costs nationwide through the proposed National Affordable CNG Transit Program (NACTP). According to a statement signed by Kwara State Governor and NGF Chairman AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq following the forum’s…
In a global first, the United Kingdom is launching a new initiative aimed at restricting the movement of violent and serious sexual offenders following their release from prison. Under the new scheme, probation services in England and Wales will be…
The Nigeria Police Force has invited social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan, to substantiate allegations he made during the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA conference in Port Harcourt. Speaking on Tuesday during a panel session at the…
The Federal Government has unveiled plans to impose new electricity tariff rates on the use of its finished renewable energy assets by 25 tertiary institutions and teaching hospitals in Nigeria, according to Joseph Tegbe, Minister of Power. At the launch…
President Bola Tinubu has directed Nigeria’s top security, intelligence, and defence leadership to produce a comprehensive national threat assessment and a five-year strategic defence operations plan within ninety days to overhaul the country’s national security strategy. The mandate was announced…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) chairman, Ola Olukoyede has stated that the anti-graft agency has recovered more than N673 billion for the Nigerian government in the past three years. Olukoyede disclosed the figure on Wednesday during an address…
Barely two weeks after its release, Starrgirl, the latest album by Nigerian singer Sarah Aderibigbe—professionally known as Ayra Starr—debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard World Albums chart. The achievement was revealed on Wednesday in the Billboard World Albums ranking…
The United States has suspended all immigrant visa applications globally as the Donald Trump administration works to tighten restrictions on applicants it deems likely to rely on U.S. public assistance. A State Department official confirmed the delay on Tuesday, explaining…