BBC leaders stand firm against legal threats. Chairman Samir Shah assures staff that the organization will battle any defamation lawsuit from President Donald Trump. This response comes after Trump announced plans to sue for up to $5 billion. Background of the Dispute Trump targets the BBC over a controversial edit in a Panorama documentary. The…
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery clears up confusion on these issues. The company says that it is not true that the federal government’s waiver on the 15% import tariff influenced any decrease in the price of fuel. The company says that this change is exclusively within its purview. Dangote’s Official Statement The refinery issues a strong…
Pope Leo XIV spoke out against the rising violence targeting Christians. He highlighted Nigeria as one of the hardest hit countries. His message calls for immediate action from world leaders. Details of the Pope’s Statement Pope Leo XIV decried the persecution of Christians in Nigeria, Mozambique, and Sudan. He urged global communities to promote peace…
Authorities from the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency arrested Frank Ibemesi, a 42 year old wanted drug baron known as Chisco Bee. They captured him at his Daisy Garden Hotel in Isolo, Lagos, on November 15, 2025. Agents acted after weeks of intelligence gathering and surveillance. Ibemesi resisted initially but surrendered. Officers then raided his…
A Bangladesh war crimes court today sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death. Judges found her guilty of crimes against humanity. They ruled that she ordered a deadly crackdown on student led protests in 2024. This decision came in her absence; she lives in exile in India. The court convicted two former officials alongside…
President Donald Trump shifted his position on Sunday. He called on House Republicans to vote for the release of Jeffrey Epstein files. Trump posted on Truth Social and stated, “We have nothing to hide.” This move surprised many observers. Previously Trump opposed efforts to disclose more documents. The change came amid growing pressure. Lawmakers pushed…
A massive fire broke out early Sunday morning at the decommissioned P.H. Robinson Power Plant in Galveston County, Texas. Crews reported the blaze around 2:30 a.m. on November 16, 2025. The flames quickly spread through wooden cooling towers. First one tower caught fire and collapsed. Then a second followed suit. Finally reports indicated power lines…
Portugal clinched their spot in the 2026 World Cup on November 16, 2025. They defeated Armenia 9-1 in a dominant display. This victory topped UEFA Group F ahead of Ireland, Hungary and Armenia. Cristiano Ronaldo missed the match due to suspension. He received a red card in a prior game against Ireland. As a result,…
Details of Ukraine’s efforts in a recent prison exchange deal with Russia were made known by the president of the country, Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The information was shared by Zelenskyy in a communication. Moreover he also intends to release 1,200 Ukrainian prisoners. This act brings back the exchange of prisoners, which was stagnant because of the…
Police responded to a home on Pebble Drive in New Orleans East on Tuesday night. They found a horrific scene of violence. Chukwuebuka Eweni, 29, allegedly stabbed his family members during a sudden outburst. The attack claimed the life of his father, Dr. Samuel Eweni, 75. Dr. Eweni served as a computer science professor at…
