U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened Canada with a 10% import tax on all goods after it delayed pulling down an anti-tariff advertisement. His warning followed a heated exchange between Washington and Ottawa over trade and public messaging. Background on the Dispute Canada launched a government-funded ad campaign that criticized Trump’s tariffs on steel and…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Plateau State has officially introduced its newly elected officials. The presentation took place at the party’s secretariat in Jos, where members gathered to witness the event. The announcement marks a fresh chapter for the PDP as it seeks to rebuild its influence across the state. Strengthening Party Unity and…
On Sunday, U.S. President Donald Trump attended a ceasefire signing between Thailand and Cambodia during his Malaysia trip. The two nations agreed to expand a truce amid past violent skirmishes. Trump’s presence underscored U.S. diplomatic backing for the deal. Key Terms of the Agreement Under the agreement, Thailand will release Cambodian prisoners. In return, Cambodia…
Hurricane Melissa has strengthened into a powerful Category 3 storm, posing a major threat to Jamaica and southern Haiti. The storm is slowly moving through the northern Caribbean and gaining more force. Because of this, authorities have issued hurricane warnings for Jamaica and alerts for southwestern Haiti as both nations prepare for impact. Storm Strength…
A jury in Douglas County, Colorado, has found Elizabeth Ann Davis, 61, guilty of two counts of forgery and one count of impersonating an elector. Prosecutors say she submitted mail-in ballots in the names of her deceased ex-husband and her son during the 2022 general election. How the Offense Occurred According to the 23rd Judicial…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan is reportedly facing growing pressure to withdraw from any 2027 presidential ambition. Niger Delta power-brokers, including ex-militant leader Government Ekpemupolo (popularly “Tompolo”), are said to have visited Jonathan in his Otuoke country home. They urged him to abandon his potential candidacy and instead support President Tinubu’s second-term bid. In addition, many…
In a major development for the chess community, the International Chess Federation (FIDE) has opened a formal review into allegations that Vladimir Kramnik targeted grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky with unfounded cheating accusations. Because Naroditsky died at age 29 under unknown circumstances, the controversy has sparked outrage and calls for accountability. Kramnik, who held the world chess…
Author Michael Wolff has filed a lawsuit against former First Lady Melania Trump in Manhattan’s state Supreme Court. He claims she threatened to sue him for more than $1 billion after he made statements connecting her to Jeffrey Epstein’s social circle. According to Wolff, the threat was intended to silence him and discourage other writers…
A devastating crash on the Kampala-Gulu highway in western Uganda killed at least 63 people early Wednesday morning. According to the Uganda Police Force, the accident occurred after midnight near Kitaleba Village in Kiryandongo District. Two buses travelling in opposite directions attempted overtaking manoeuvres and collided head-on, triggering a chain reaction that involved a lorry…
American chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky has died at the age of 29. His death has deeply saddened the global chess community, as many regarded him as one of the most brilliant players of his generation. The Charlotte Chess Center in North Carolina, where he served as Grandmaster-in-Residence, confirmed the news. His family described the loss…
