Iran Shuts Down Internet As Supreme Leader Issues Warning To Demonstrators
Iran’s supreme leader claims protest organizers are attempting to appease Trump, while the government cautions demonstrators to avoid violent actions. On Friday, Iran experienced...
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Why Trump Invaded Venezuela
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In the most dramatic U.S. military intervention in Latin America since Panama, President Trump ordered special forces to capture Venezuela’s leader and declared America...
Burkina Faso Celebrates Security Progress And Food Independence In 2025
Burkina Faso achieved significant progress in security and agriculture. On December 31, Burkina Faso’s President, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, gave an optimistic year-end speech emphasizing...
Why Peter Obi Defected To The ADC
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Peter Obi described his defection to the ADC as part of efforts to “rescue Nigeria.” ABUJA – Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi...
President Tinubu Insists New Tax Legislation Will Begin January 1, 2026
Tinubu has declined to heed concerns regarding the new tax legislation. In spite of opposition from various Nigerians, President Tinubu has announced that the...
Central African Republic Votes As Touadéra Seeks Controversial Third Term
Presidential term limits were abolished in 2023 through a constitutional amendment initiated by Touadéra. The Central African Republic commenced its general election on Sunday,...
Four US Attack Helicopters Set To Arrive Nigeria, Tinubu Announces
According to President Tinubu, the helicopters will support efforts to combat insecurity. President Bola Tinubu has announced that Nigeria will receive four attack helicopters...
Why Trump Ordered A Military Airstrike In Nigeria
The US launched a massive military airstrike against terrorists in Nigeria on Christmas day. WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced on Christmas Day that...
Putin Threatens To Expand Military Operations In Ukraine If Negotiations Collapse
Putin indicates Russia will persist in combat operations unless its conditions are satisfied in peace negotiations. Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a warning...
What Trump’s Travel Ban Means For Nigerians
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Trump’s new travel ban is expected to have a significant impact on Nigerian travellers from January 1, 2026. Nigerian citizens seeking to travel to...
Niger Formally Notifies The International Criminal Court Of Withdrawal Plans 
“We’re frustrated, stranded here without shelter, food,” Nigerians Protest Delayed Repatriation Flights In South Africa 
Court Sends Sowore To Kuje Prison After Bail Revocation 
Keir Starmer Resigns As British Prime Minister