Trump threatens Russia, others with tariffs if Ukraine deal not reached
WASHINGTON – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he would add new tariffs to his sanctions threat against Russia if the country does not make a deal to end…
Security outfit Amotekun foils rape attempt, rescues teen in Nigeria’s Ekiti
Martins Olasehinde A man in his mid 20s has been arrested for allegedly attempting to rape a teenager in Nigeria’s southwestern state of Ekiti. Ojo Adewunmi, 25, was arrested on…
UK minister warns Putin as Royal Navy tracks Russian ‘spy ship’
British Defence Secretary John Healey told parliament Wednesday the Royal Navy was tracking a “Russian spy ship” that passed through UK waters, warning Russia’s President Vladimir Putin: “We know what…
Afghan suspect arrested after two killed in knife attack in German park
A 28-year-old man from Afghanistan has been arrested following a knife attack in a park in the German city of Aschaffenburg on Wednesday in which two people were killed, including…
Petrol tanker explodes in Ibadan, driver killed, ‘motor boy’ injured
Matthew Onocheta IBADAN – A fuel-laden tanker truck has exploded, killing its driver and injuring one other person in Nigeria’s southwestern city of Ibadan, fire department said on Wednesday. This…
Nepal sharply hikes permit fee for Everest climbers
KATHMANDU – Nepal will increase the permit fees for climbing Mount Everest by more than 35%, making the world’s tallest peak more expensive for mountaineers for the first time in…
UK’s Starmer pledges crackdown on online knife sales
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday pledged tougher measures to stop under-18s buying knives online. Starmer described the process as “shockingly easy” after it was revealed that the teenager…
Shariah panel reportedly holds first public sitting in Nigeria’s southwestern state of Ekiti, resolves marriage dispute
Morakinyo Akinosun The Independent Shari’ah Arbitration Panel has reportedly held a first public sitting in Nigeria’s southwestern state of Ekiti. The public sitting was held at the popular Oja Oba…
22 states sue to stop Trump’s order blocking birthright citizenship
Attorneys general from 22 states sued Tuesday to block President Donald Trump’s move to end a century-old immigration practice known as birthright citizenship guaranteeing that U.S.-born children are citizens regardless…
Nigeria’s anti-graft EFCC official reportedly absconds after stealing over 30,000 dollars from exhibit room in Kaduna
Olayomi Koiki In another internal scandal, an officer of Nigeria’s anti-graft agency, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has allegedly absconded with over $30,000 and other valuable exhibits. Earlier in…