Nigeria paid Boko Haram ransom for kidnapped pupils, intel sources say
Two Boko Haram commanders were also freed as part of the deal, which goes against the country's own law banning payments to kidnappers. The money was flown on a helicopter…
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U.S.: Senate confirms former Trump attorney Emil Bove as U.S. appeals court judge
In a narrowly divided vote, the U.S. Senate has confirmed Emil Bove, a former defense attorney for President Donald Trump, to a lifetime position on the U.S. Court of…
Nigeria’s PDP: A Prince and a Pastor’s son. By Suyi Ayodele
How should a king react to an in-your-face abuse by his son’s schoolmate? An altercation on a football field led to a physical engagement between two schoolboys: one a prince;…
Super Falcons Crowned WAFCON Champions, Honoured with National Awards and Lavish Rewards
The Super Falcons of Nigeria have once again proven their dominance in African women’s football by lifting the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) trophy for the 10th time. Their…
Beyoncé ends tour with surprise destiny’s child set
In a show-stopping finale that sent waves of excitement through fans worldwide, Beyoncé concluded the final U.S. performance of her 32-date Renaissance tour with a highly anticipated surprise — a…
Aisha Yesufu slams judiciary over political interference
Prominent activist and human rights advocate Aisha Yesufu has issued a scathing rebuke of Nigeria’s judicial system, accusing it of failing both the constitution and the Nigerian people. In an…
New York City homicide investigators search motive behind tower shooting
New York City homicide investigators continued their efforts on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, to understand what led a 27-year-old Las Vegas man to drive across the country and carry out…
Cameroon: Maurice Kamto appeals presidential election ban
Cameroonian opposition figure Maurice Kamto has formally appealed his disqualification from participating in the country’s upcoming presidential election, submitting a petition to the Constitutional Council on Monday, July 28, 2025.…
4 dead in New York tower rampage
In a shocking act of violence that unfolded Monday, July 28, 2025, evening in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, a New York City police officer and three civilians lost their…
Nigerian bandits kill 33 persons after receiving ransom
By Aminu Abubakar (AFP):. Bandits in northwestern Nigeria's Zamfara state have slaughtered 33 people they had kidnapped in February despite receiving a $33,700 ransom, while three babies died in captivity,…
U.S. faces backlash over migrant child treatment
In recent months, disturbing testimonies from detained immigrant children have resurfaced, underscoring the grim conditions within U.S. immigration facilities. Among the accounts: a child developed a rash after being denied…
U.S. and EU reach landmark trade agreement after intense talks
Following a series of high-level negotiations in Scotland, President Donald Trump on Sunday, July 27, 2025, announced that the United States and the European Union had successfully reached a trade…
Democrats, Republicans unite on China legislation
In a rare display of bipartisan unity, U.S. senators from both the Democratic and Republican parties are preparing to introduce a series of bills this week aimed at addressing growing…
Ghana deploys soldiers to quell chieftaincy dispute
In response to a resurgence of deadly clashes linked to a long-standing chieftaincy dispute, the Ghanaian government has increased its military presence in the country’s northeastern region. This development follows…
Peter Obi accuses Tinubu of doctoring economic data
Peter Obi, former governor of Anambra State and Labour Party presidential candidate in Nigeria’s 2023 general elections, has alleged that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is manipulating economic figures to misrepresent…
U.S. Narrows Visa Interview Waiver Eligibility**
A sweeping change to the U.S. Department of State’s policy governing interview waivers for nonimmigrant visa applicants will take effect on September 2, 2025. Under the updated guidelines, only a…
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