Jeannette Vargas, a U.S. District Judge in the Southern District of New York, ruled on February 6, 2026, that the Trump administration must release over $16 billion in federal funding for the Gateway Hudson Tunnel Project. She granted a temporary restraining order in response to a lawsuit from New York and New Jersey. Vargas stated…
Thomas DiNanno, who is the US Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security, accused China of conducting secret nuclear tests. He made the claim during a speech at the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva on Friday. DiNanno stated, “Today, I can reveal that the U.S. Government is aware that China has conducted…
Bayo Ojulari, who is the group chief executive officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, addressed industry leaders at the Nigeria International Energy Summit in Abuja. He explained the persistent failures of Nigeria’s refineries during a fireside chat. Ojulari stated, “The reason our refineries have not worked is that we are focused on the…
US and Iranian officials concluded indirect talks in Oman on Friday. The discussions occurred in Muscat and focused primarily on Iran’s nuclear program. Iranian delegates exchanged views with their American counterparts through Omani mediators. This marked the first such engagement since US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites in June 2025. Abbas Araghchi, who is Iran’s…
Godswill Akpabio, who is the Senate President, announced during plenary on Wednesday that President Bola Tinubu assented to two bills passed by the national assembly. Akpabio stated, “President Bola Tinubu has assented to two new bills. He assented to the export prohibition repeal and re-enactment bill 2025.” This move followed the legislature’s approval of the…
Ireti Kingibe, senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), says the Senate did not reject key electoral reforms, including the electronic transmission of election results. In a statement posted on X on Friday, Kingibe dismissed claims that the Senate reverted to the 2022 Electoral Act, describing them as inaccurate. She said about 85 percent of…
Nigerian skit maker and actor, Ganiyu Morufu, a popular Nigerian artist better known as Ijoba Lande has accused police officers. He said the police attached to the area J division of the Lagos State police command, assault him. Taking his mobile phone as well as stealing cash that belonged to his brother. In a video…
An Austrian Catholic priest tragically passed away during Mass on Sunday, February 1, in Wiesmath, located in the Wiener Neustadt district. The Austrian Catholic priest, Raimund Beisteiner, was 59 years old. According to a statement from the Archdiocese of Vienna, Beisteiner lost consciousness shortly after administering Holy Communion. As he was about to return the…
Cardtonic has introduced a tokenized, NFC-enabled Platinum virtual card. This card allows users to make both online and in-store tap-to-pay transactions. Via Apple Pay or Google Pay, bridging the gap between virtual cards and everyday physical spending. Cardtonic, a leading provider of virtual dollar cards, has launched a new feature allowing users to create a Platinum virtual card. This…
Halle Berry has announced her engagement to her partner, Van Hunt. The 59-year-old actress, who calls Hunt “the love of my life,” is preparing for her fourth marriage. Halle revealed the exciting news during an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, where she showed off her stunning engagement ring. Speaking to Jimmy, Halle clarified…
