Tinubu Congratulates Trump on Re-election, Seeks Strengthened Nigeria-U.S. Ties
President Bola Tinubu has extended his congratulations to President Donald Trump on his re-election as the 47th President of the United States. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu expressed anticipation for enhancing Nigeria’s relations with the United States, particularly in addressing the complexities of the […]
Chief of Army Staff, Taofeek Lagbaja dies at 56
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, has announced the death of Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, the Chief of Army Staff, at the age of 56. In a statement released by Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, it was confirmed that Lt. General Lagbaja passed away […]
Netanyahu Fires Defense Minister Gallant, Appoints Israel Katz Amid Nationwide Protests
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, appointing Israel Katz in his place, a decision that has sparked widespread protests across the country. In a surprising announcement on Tuesday, Netanyahu cited a loss of confidence in Gallant over his handling of Israel’s conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon. “Over recent months, that […]
Trump Edges Closer to Victory with Key Win in Pennsylvania, Harris’ Path Narrows
Early Wednesday, Donald Trump won Pennsylvania, putting him within four electoral votes of defeating Kamala Harris to reclaim the White House. A win in any remaining battlegrounds—Alaska, Michigan, Wisconsin, Arizona, or Nevada—could secure his return to the Oval Office. Pennsylvania, traditionally part of the “blue wall” with Michigan and Wisconsin, had been a Democratic stronghold […]
Trump Open to Conceding Election if Fair, Raises Concerns About Electronic Voting Machines
U.S. Republican presidential contender Donald Trump stated he would be willing to concede defeat after Tuesday’s election, provided it’s a “fair election,” but reiterated his concerns over the use of electronic voting machines. “If I lose an election, if it’s a fair election, I would be the first one to acknowledge it… So far I […]
Sporting Lisbon Deliver Shock 4-1 Defeat to Manchester City in Champions League with Viktor Gyokeres Hat-trick
Viktor Gyokeres’ hat-trick propelled Sporting Lisbon to a stunning 4-1 victory over Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League, marking a triumphant farewell for manager Ruben Amorim. City’s Phil Foden opened the scoring, but Gyokeres equalized before halftime. After the break, Maximiliano Araujo’s stunning goal and Gyokeres’ two penalties sealed the win. Despite dominating possession, […]
Tinubu Promotes Oluyede to Lieutenant General, Set for Army Chief Role
President Bola Tinubu has elevated the acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Major General Olufemi Oluyede, to the rank of Lieutenant General. This promotion marks a significant milestone in Oluyede’s career and solidifies his position as the head of the Nigerian Army, pending Senate confirmation. The decoration ceremony, which took place in the President’s office […]
Cameroon to Celebrate 42 Years of Paul Biya in Power
Supporters celebrated 42 years of Cameroonian President Paul Biya’s leadership on Wednesday, organizing rallies, special broadcasts, and calls for an eighth term in office. This comes just two weeks after the 91-year-old president returned from a six-week absence, which fueled widespread speculation about his health. The secretary general of the ruling Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement […]
National Grid Collapses Again Amid Scheduled Maintenance on Ife-Ondo Line, Says TCN
Nigeria has once again been plunged into darkness following a fresh collapse of the national power grid on Tuesday. The incident occurred around 2:09 pm, according to an announcement on the National Nigeria Grid’s official X (formerly Twitter) account. This marks yet another disruption, as the country’s power grid has suffered multiple collapses in recent […]
Equatorial Guinea Imposes WhatsApp Restrictions Amid Government Scandal
In response to a scandal involving government officials, Equatorial Guinea has reportedly imposed restrictions on its citizens from downloading and sharing multimedia files on WhatsApp when using mobile data. The scandal revolves around Baltasar Engonga, the Director General of the National Financial Investigation Agency, who was implicated in a sex scandal involving the wives of […]