Trump Declines Meeting with Iran’s ‘Crown Prince’ Pahlavi Amid Rising Protests
Trump called Pahlavi the son of Iran’s last shah overthrown in the 1979 Islamic Revolution a “nice person”, but said it would not be appropriate for him to meet with…
One Dead, Dozens Missing After Landfill Collapse in Philippines9
Rescuers pulled eight people alive from the debris after a massive mound of waste collapsed at the landfill in Binaliw, Cebu City, police said on Friday. An avalanche of rubbish…
2027: I’ll Only Join Party Offering Presidential or VP Slot — Kwankwaso
Kwankwaso spoke during a Kwankwasiyya gathering at his residence on Miller Road, Kano, addressing the current political realignments. Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, national leader of the New Nigeria Peoples’ Party…
FCTA Workers Give Wike Seven-Day Ultimatum Over Unpaid Wages, Welfare Issues
Workers under the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) have issued a seven-day ultimatum to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike over unresolved labour and welfare concerns, warning that industrial action may follow…
Russia Calls European Troop Plan in Ukraine ‘Dangerous’
European leaders and United States officials have said Ukraine would receive security guarantees once the conflict ends Russia has described plans to deploy European troops to Ukraine as “dangerous,” further…
German President Blasts Trump for Destroying World Order
He cautioned against allowing the international system to become a “den of robbers” where the most ruthless take what they want German President Frank‑Walter Steinmeier has issued a strong rebuke…
Poverty Deepning While Politicians Fight for Power — Peter Obi
Obi said political actors are busy scrambling for offices and control of party structures even as millions of Nigerians slide deeper into poverty Former Anambra State governor and 2023 Labour…
Russian Casualties Rising to Unsustainable Levels, Ukraine Says
Ukrainian officials say Russian frontline casualties are rising to levels that cannot be sustained under Russia’s current system of voluntary recruitment. “In December, 35,000 occupiers were eliminated and this has…
AFCON Tensions: Nigeria Promises Payment to Super Eagles After Threat to Skip Algeria Game
The assurance comes amid rising tension within the team, after players reportedly threatened not to travel to Marrakech for their next AFCON fixture against Algeria unless the Nigeria Football Federation…
Ekiti Assembly Plans N1.2 Billion Expenditure on Chairs and Tables
The budget document details allocations for 700 executive chairs, 600 tables, 200 chamber tables, 100 cabinets, 50 office file shelves, and 12 complete sets of chairs A review of the…