June 2025
US Revokes Bob Vylan’s Visa Over Anti-Israel Chants
The US government has revoked the visa of British musician Bob Vylan, following the duo’s participation in anti-Israel chants at Glastonbury. According to David Landau, the US ambassador to Israel, the decision was made in light of the band’s “hateful tirade” at the music festival. Landau stated on X that “foreigners who glorify violence and […]
Ukraine’s Special Forces Deal Significant Blow to Russian Military
Ukraine’s Alpha special forces have reportedly destroyed over £4 billion worth of Russian military equipment, including more than 1,500 tanks, almost 3,000 armored vehicles, and 2,655 artillery systems. The elite unit, celebrated its 31st anniversary last week, and President Volodymyr Zelensky attended the celebrations, awarding the unit with state honors. According to Zelensky, “Only on […]
AU Enlists NDLEA’s Input for Future Crime, Drug Control Agenda
The African Union Commission has underscored the indispensable role of Nigeria’s National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in the formulation of a new continental action plan on drug control and crime prevention. According to the Commission, the agency’s experience and performance in law enforcement make its input essential for shaping Africa’s future anti-drug strategies. This […]
Oyetola Inaugurates NPA Board, Urges Reform-Focused Leadership
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, on Monday officially inaugurated the newly constituted Governing Board of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), charging the members to uphold discipline, transparency, and reform-oriented governance in line with the administration’s economic transformation agenda. The Nigerian Ports Authority Governing Board inauguration, which held at the Ministry’s Conference […]
Armed Robber Killed After Brave Homeowner Fights Back
The suspected armed robber was overpowered after a courageous resistance by the victim. He was taken to the hospital for treatment but was later confirmed dead due to the injuries he sustained. A suspected armed robber met his demise following a failed robbery attempt in the Dorayi Babba area of Unguwar Jakada, Kano State. The […]
FCT Police Deny Sealing PDP Secretariat as BoT Meeting Relocates Amid Tension
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has dismissed allegations that its personnel sealed off the national secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) located at Wadata Plaza, Wuse Zone 5, Abuja. The controversy emerged earlier today when a faction within the PDP attempted to hold a Board of Trustees (BoT) meeting at the party’s […]
Bailey’s Hidden Talent Shines in Jurassic World Rebirth Soundtrack
British actor Jonathan Bailey, known for his roles in Bridgerton and Fellow Travelers, is making headlines again—this time not for a dramatic monologue or romantic scene, but for a musical surprise in the upcoming blockbuster Jurassic World Rebirth. In an unexpected twist, Bailey secretly contributed a clarinet solo to the film’s original score, recorded at […]
Norwegian Pension Fund Divests from Companies Selling to Israeli Military
Norway‘s largest pension fund, KLP, has announced that it will no longer do business with two companies that sell equipment to the Israeli military due to concerns that the equipment may be used in the war in Gaza. The companies in question are Oshkosh Corporation, a US-based firm specializing in trucks and military vehicles, and […]
Canada Scraps Digital Services Tax After Trump Suspends Trade Talks
Canada has rescinded its digital services tax in a bid to advance trade negotiations with the United States, days after US President Donald Trump called off talks in retaliation for the levy. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Trump have now agreed to resume trade negotiations, with a view to agreeing on a deal by […]
Two Firefighters Killed in Idaho Ambush
Two firefighters were killed by gunfire while responding to a brush fire in Coeur d’Alene, a lakeside town in the northwestern US state of Idaho. The local sheriff’s office reported that a shelter-in-place order was lifted on Sunday night after a tactical team found the body of a man with a firearm nearby, believed to […]