Soccer: Africa Cup of Nations kicks off; Senegal, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Morocco, Egypt clash
Morocco carry a huge weight of expectation into their opening game at the Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday as the hosts, with star man Achraf Hakimi returning from injury,…
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Garba Shehu, former Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to ex‑President Muhammadu Buhari, has rejected the notion that his former boss was detached from national affairs, arguing instead that Buhari…
OPEC warns of 2030 oil shortage without major investment
The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has cautioned that the world could face a significant oil supply shortfall of up to 23 million barrels per day (bpd) by…
U.S. replaces foreign aid with investment-focused strategy
Beginning July 1, 2025, the United States will discontinue its traditional charity-based foreign aid approach in Africa, Latin America, and other developing regions, opting instead for a strategy rooted in…
Judge halts Trump’s attempt to end TPS for Haitians
A federal judge on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, rejected the Trump administration’s attempt to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and accompanying work permits for approximately 521,000 Haitian nationals before the…
U.S. Senate passes Trump’s controversial spending bill
The U.S. Senate, led by Republicans, on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, passed President Donald Trump’s signature spending bill following an extensive voting session, despite significant public criticism of the legislation.…
South Africa seeks extension to finalize U.S. trade deal
South Africa has requested an extension from the United States to continue negotiations on a trade agreement ahead of the planned implementation of new U.S. tariffs on July 9, according…
Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart dies at 90
Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart, once a towering figure in American Pentecostalism with a global following and a multimillion-dollar ministry, has passed away at the age of 90. His death was announced…
Judge seeks clarity on Trump’s birthright citizenship order
A federal judge on Monday, June 30, 2025, sought clarity from the Trump administration on when and how it intends to enforce its executive order targeting birthright citizenship. The inquiry…
Saint Lucia confers highest honour on President Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been awarded the prestigious title of Knight Commander of the Order of Saint Lucia (KCOSL), the highest national honour bestowed by the government of Saint…
U.S. authorizes citizenship revocation for naturalized offenders
The U.S. government has introduced a new policy enabling the revocation of citizenship for naturalized Americans convicted of specific criminal offenses. This directive, outlined in an internal memorandum dated June…
Lagos monarch dethrones six chiefs
Oba AbdulFatai Oyegbemi, the Ojora of Ijora and Iganmu Kingdom in Lagos State, has formally removed six chiefs from office following their attendance at a Labour Party campaign flag-off event…
CBEX crypto scam devastates African investors amid renewed warnings
Facing financial ruin and personal embarrassment, Edwin, a Kenyan civil servant, is among hundreds left devastated after losing approximately $16,000 to CryptoBridge Exchange (CBEX), a cryptocurrency platform accused of operating…
Mali military bases hit in suspected Jihadist assaults
Armed militants suspected to be jihadists mounted simultaneous assaults on several Malian military installations in the early hours of Tuesday, July 1, 2025, hitting an army base in the strategic…
Col. Umar, Tinubu and sycophants. By Suyi Ayodele
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Elon Musk blasts Trump’s tax bill, vows to oppose supporters
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has reignited his criticism of U.S. President Donald Trump’s expansive tax-cut and spending legislation, pledging to campaign against lawmakers who supported the measure despite having previously…
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