United States (U.S.) President Donald Trump on Wednesday defended his administration’s strict immigration policies during his State of the Union address, drawing loud protests from Democratic lawmakers. “The first duty of the American government is to protect American citizens, not illegal aliens,” Trump told members of the U.S. Congress. The Republican president sharply criticised Democrats…
Richard Mills has ended his tenure as United States Ambassador to Nigeria following President Donald Trump’s decision to recall about 30 US ambassadors and envoys worldwide. Mills, who was confirmed in May 2024, served as ambassador for nearly two years. His departure was confirmed on Tuesday by the US Mission in Nigeria, which said his…
The Nasarawa State Emergency Management Agency (NASEMA) has advised residents of flood-prone riverine communities across the state to relocate to elevated areas to avert potential loss of life and property. Benjamin Akwash, NASEMA’s director-general, shared this recommendation on Friday in Awe Local Government Area during a three-day advocacy and awareness campaign regarding Early Warning and…
In an atmosphere heavy with emotion, Nigeria’s former President Muhammadu Buhari was buried on Tuesday at his private residence in Daura, his hometown in Katsina State. Family, political leaders and thousands of ordinary citizens gathered to bid farewell to a man they viewed as a symbol of discipline and integrity. President Bola Tinubu led the…
The United Nations’ top human rights official has issued a grave warning about the rapidly deteriorating conditions in Gaza, urging the international community to act decisively to prevent further loss of life and suffering. Volker Türk, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, delivered his remarks on Monday at the opening of a session of…
Colombian Finance Minister Ricardo Bonilla has resigned at the request of President Gustavo Petro, following allegations of his involvement in bribery schemes involving parliamentarians. This resignation marks another chapter in Colombia’s ongoing struggle with corruption at high levels of government. Bonilla is accused by a former advisor of being aware that lawmakers were allegedly receiving…
Flights to and from countries in the Middle East will remain suspended until Monday as the conflict in the region continues, major airlines have said. It comes after U.S. and Israeli forces attacked Iran on Saturday morning in what the two countries described as a “pre-emptive” strike against a Tehran government intent on developing nuclear…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on Monday confirmed that no fewer that 19 persons died and eight others injured in an auto crash which occurred on Sunday along Lokoja-Obajana road. Mr Kumar Tsukwam, state Sector Commander of the corps confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lokoja on Monday. Tsukwam said…
Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening strategic alliances with Japan and other international partners during the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) in Yokohama, Japan.Mr Bolaji Tunji, Special Adviser on Strategic Communications and Media Relations to the Minister of Power, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja.Tunji said…
The economic situation is getting more severe in many countries especially Nigeria, prices of goods and services have increased beyond proportion. Regular individuals are no longer able to afford basic necessities, as many groan over this situation, others are super excited over the opportunity that earning from the comfort of home brings. Today we…
