WAR: Trump Says US Doesn’t Need China on Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump has said Washington does not need China’s assistance to deal with the ongoing conflict involving Iran. Trump made the remarks while speaking to reporters on Tuesday ahead of his planned meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. “I don’t think we need any help with Iran,” Trump said when asked whether Beijing […]
Ribadu Meets Vance, Rubio Over Counterterrorism
Nuhu Ribadu has met with United States Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington to discuss security cooperation between both countries. The meeting, held at Vance’s residence, focused on efforts to strengthen collaboration in combating terrorism across West Africa, particularly threats linked to Boko Haram and Islamic State. Details of […]
Shots Fired Near Trump at White House Correspondents’ Dinner, Suspect Arrested
Shots were fired near United States President Donald Trump during the annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, D.C. on Saturday night, prompting a swift security response and the arrest of a suspect. According to officials, the gunman was intercepted at a security screening area just outside the hotel ballroom at the Washington Hilton Hotel, […]
White House Spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt to Begin Maternity Leave
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt has announced she will be stepping away from her duties ahead of the birth of her second child. Speaking to reporters on Friday at the White House, Leavitt said the briefing would likely be her last for some time as she prepares for childbirth. “On a personal matter, this […]
Ex-US Mayor Says Nigeria’s Breakup ‘Likely Inevitable,’ Sparks Debate
A former United States mayor, Mark Arnold, has stirred controversy after stating that the breakup of Nigeria is “likely inevitable and just.” Arnold made the remarks during a presentation to members of the US Congress titled “Nigeria at the Crossroads: The Case for Action,” where he argued that Nigeria’s current structure is a legacy of […]
Crude Price Drop Sparks Calls for Lower Petrol in Nigeria
The recent fall in global crude oil prices has renewed calls for the Dangote Refinery to reduce its petrol price, currently set at N1,245 per liter. Crude oil prices fell below $100 per barrel on Tuesday after reports that United States President Donald Trump sent a 15-point peace proposal to Iran aimed at easing tensions […]
Iran: US Counterterrorism Chief Resigns Over Iran War
Joe Kent, Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, has resigned from his position, citing opposition to the ongoing escalation involving Iran, the United States, and Israel. Kent announced his decision in a resignation letter shared on his official X account on Tuesday, stating that he could no longer support the war. “I cannot in good […]
Prophet Ayodele Warns of Threats to African Leaders, Nigeria
Primate Elijah Ayodele, head of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has warned that U.S. President Donald Trump may target some African presidents, including those in Nigeria, in ways that could worsen the nation’s situation. In a statement released by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, Primate Ayodele claimed that Trump’s actions are not in support of […]
Iran Threatens Oil Blockade Amid U.S.-Israel Strikes
Iran has warned that it could block crude oil shipments from the Middle East if military attacks by the United States and Israel continue, escalating tensions in a conflict that has already unsettled global energy markets. The country’s elite Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) said Tuesday that it would prevent oil exports from the region […]
Tensions Rise as Trump Targets Iran Leadership
United States President Donald Trump has outlined his expectations for Iran’s leadership following the reported death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, saying he wants a “good” leader to emerge and a complete overhaul of the country’s governing structure. In an interview with NBC News on Thursday, Trump said he favours dismantling Iran’s existing leadership […]
