Tinubu Replies Trump Over Religious Freedom President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has responded to U.S. President Donald Trump, reaffirming that Nigeria remains a democracy built on religious freedom. Tinubu replied that the claims by Trump misrepresent Nigeria, stressing that his administration protects the rights of citizens across all faiths. Tinubu Replies Trump: Nigeria Upholds Religious Tolerance…
U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that the United States may take military action in Nigeria if the Nigerian government “continues to allow the killing of Christians.” Trump made the statement in a post on Truth Social on Saturday, directing the Department of War (formerly the Department of Defense) to prepare for “possible action.” Read…
An 80-year-old cruise passenger died on Lizard Island, part of the Great Barrier Reef, after the Coral Adventurer left without her. The local police reported that she disembarked for a hike but failed to reboard. The ship departed about five hours prior to realizing she was missing. Timeline and Discovery According to authorities, Suzanne Rees…
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reaffirmed its commitment to providing a consistent fuel supply across Nigeria. The company says its output now exceeds the country’s daily demand. According to the refinery, it currently loads over 45 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and 25 million litres of diesel each day. These figures, it said, are…
Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan secured a sweeping victory in the national election, winning more than 65% of the vote. Her win comes despite deadly protests that erupted in various cities before and after polling. She thanked voters in a televised address and urged calm and unity across the country. Promising them a better tenor…
The United States government, under President Donald Trump, has placed Nigeria on a religious watchlist over alleged killings of Christians. According to reports from Washington, the move could trigger foreign aid cuts and economic sanctions if the Nigerian government fails to curb the violence. FG Rejects Trump’s Remark The Federal Government of Nigeria has rejected…
Abby Zwerner, a former first-grade teacher in Virginia, testified that she believed she had died when a 6-year-old student shot her during class. She recalled that after being struck in the hand and chest, everything went black. Then she saw co-workers pressing on her wounds, and she realized she was alive. The Shooting Incident On…
A JetBlue flight made an emergency landing in Florida after severe turbulence injured several passengers. The flight, traveling from Guayaquil, Ecuador, to Fort Lauderdale, began shaking violently as it neared the U.S. coastline. Passengers described the cabin as chaotic, and oxygen masks quickly dropped while belongings flew across the aisle. As a result, the pilot…
Years after Argentina closed the notorious Luján Zoo, authorities have finally begun rescuing over 1,000 stranded animals. The group includes lions, tigers, bears, and elephants that lived in poor conditions since the zoo’s 2020 shutdown for safety and welfare violations. Massive Animal Rescue Operation Underway The government announced that the rescue mission started earlier this…
King Charles III has officially removed all remaining royal titles from his brother, Prince Andrew, and ordered him to vacate his residence at Royal Lodge. The Palace announced that Andrew will now be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, ending his use of “Prince,” “Duke of York,” and related honours. The formal notice to surrender his…
