July 19, 2025
Africa U18/U20 Champs: FG Rolls Out Cash Rewards to Boost Team Nigeria’s Medal Push
The Federal Government has announced substantial cash rewards for Nigerian athletes participating in the ongoing CAA Africa U18/U20 Athletics Championships in Abeokuta, Ogun State, in a move aimed at motivating young talents and driving Team Nigeria’s quest for podium finishes. The incentive package, unveiled on Day 2 of the championship, will see gold medalists receive […]
Adeleke Unfazed by Distractions, Moves to Dualise Ila Orangun Road
Governor Ademola Adeleke remained undistracted by unsubstantiated statements on national television by some politicians particularly a failed governorship candidate as he is set to flag off the dualisation of Ila Orangun township road and the second phase dualization of Osogbo – Ikirun – Ila Odo Kwara State Boundary road. According to the statement released by […]
Hamas Claims Israel Rejected Ceasefire Deal
The military wing of Hamas has accused Israel of rejecting a ceasefire agreement that would release all captives held in Gaza. Abu Obeida, spokesperson for the Qassam Brigades, stated in a prerecorded video released on Friday that the group had offered a comprehensive deal to release all captives at once, but it was rejected by […]
Torrential Rains Leave Four Dead and Thousands Displaced
Severe floods in South Korea have resulted in four deaths and displaced over 1,300 residents after record-breaking rainfall in Seosan and Gwangju. The country’s meteorological administration described the extreme rainfall event as “once-in-a-century,” with the west coast city of Seosan receiving more than 400mm of rain within just 12 hours. Similarly, Gwangju recorded 426mm on […]
US Restricts Visas for Brazilian Officials Over Bolsonaro ‘Witch-Hunt’
The United States has announced visa restrictions for Brazilian judicial officials and their immediate family members, citing a “political witch-hunt” against former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio made the announcement, accusing Brazilian Supreme Federal Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes of creating a sweeping “persecution and censorship complex” that violates basic […]
Palestinian Child Shot Dead in West Bank by Israeli Forces
A 13-year-old Palestinian child, Amr Ali Qabha, was shot and killed by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank. Local Palestinian sources reported that Qabha was hit with live ammunition in a street in Yabad, located south of Jenin, and was denied medical treatment as soldiers prevented ambulances from reaching him. His father tried to […]
Venezuela and US Strike Deal to Exchange Detainees
A significant international deal has been reached between Venezuela and the United States, allowing for the release of American citizens and political prisoners held in Venezuela in exchange for Venezuelans deported from the US and imprisoned in El Salvador. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed that 10 Americans had been released as part of […]
Attorney General Paves Way for Convicted Criminals to Own Guns
The United States Attorney General, Pam Bondi, has initiated a process to make it easier for individuals with criminal convictions to own guns. The move comes amid a wider push by the administration of President Donald Trump to make good on campaign promises to gun rights groups, which criticize restrictions on firearm ownership as violations […]
Hezbollah Leader Dismisses US Proposal for Disarmament
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem has dismissed a proposal that his group disarm, as presented by the United States to Lebanon’s leadership last month. Qassem argued that the Israeli army would expand in Lebanon if there was no “resistance” in the country. “We will not surrender or give up to Israel; Israel will not take our […]
Trump Signs Crypto Law to Establish ‘American Dominance’
United States President Donald Trump has signed into law new cryptocurrency legislation that advocates say represents a watershed moment for the industry. Speaking from the White House on Friday, the US president hailed the GENIUS Act, which establishes regulations and consumer protections for stablecoin, a type of cryptocurrency whose value is linked to a fixed […]