Trump Urges Israelis to Vote for Netanyahu
By Mardiyyah Abubakar US President Donald Trump has urged Israelis to vote for Prime Minister Benjamin, Netanyahu in the upcoming election, praising his leadership and role in the conflict with Iran. Trump made the appeal on Sunday in a post on his Truth Social platform, describing Netanyahu, popularly known as Bibi, as an “outstanding Warrior […]
Oil Prices Fall as Trump Hails US-Iran Talks
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Oil prices fell on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump said talks between American and Iranian representatives at the United Nations were “very good” and productive. Brent crude, the international benchmark, dropped 0.9 per cent to $98.41 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) fell 1.4 per cent to $89.23. Both […]
Trump to Defend US Military Operations Against Iran at UN
By Mardiyyah Abubakar US President Donald Trump is expected to defend his administration’s military operations against Iran when he addresses the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, according to AFP. AFP reports that Trump is also expected to highlight his efforts to end the Gaza conflict and expand the Abraham Accords between Israel and Arab […]
Dolly Parton Dies at 80, Trump Orders US Flags Lowered
By Julian Osamoto Country music legend Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80. Parton’s death was announced by her nephew, Bryan Seaver, in a statement shared on Instagram on Tuesday. The singer-songwriter, who rose from humble beginnings in Tennessee to become one of the world’s most celebrated entertainers, had a career spanning more […]
Surrogate Mom Sued for Refusing Abortion After Baby Diagnosed With Heart Defect
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul A 28-year-old surrogate mother in the United States is facing a legal battle after refusing a request from the biological parents to terminate the pregnancy following the discovery of a serious heart defect in the unborn baby. According to a report by TMZ, Nasheen Gilkar and Omar Ahmed filed a countersuit against […]
Iran Warns Gulf Countries Against Assisting US Military
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Iran’s armed forces have warned Gulf countries against assisting or facilitating US military operations, saying such support would amount to participation in the conflict. Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces, Ali Abdollahi, issued the warning on Wednesday, according to Iran’s Mehr news agency. Abdollahi said any assistance provided to the United […]
US lawmaker Urges Nigeria to Release Nnamdi Kanu
By Mardiyyah Abubakar US Congressman John James has urged the Nigerian government to release the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, or face possible cuts to US financial assistance. James, who represents Michigan in the US House of Representatives, made the call during plenary on Thursday while seeking support for […]
US Vice President Vance Welcomes Baby Boy
By Oluwakemi Kindness United States Vice President James Vance has announced the birth of his son, saying both the baby and his wife, Usha Vance, are healthy. In a statement released on Sunday, Vance says Alec Neel Vance, was born earlier in the day. “We are excited to announce that our baby boy, Alec Neel […]
2026 World Cup Ends Without Major Security Incident – FBI
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Kash Patel, says the United States recorded no major security incidents during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In a post on Sunday on his official X account, Patel describes the tournament as the largest sporting event in history, saying it attracted record attendance […]
US Urges Nigeria to Step Up Protection of Christians, IDPs
By Oluwakemi Kindness The United States has urged Nigeria to intensify efforts to protect Christian communities from attacks and ensure the safe return of internally displaced persons (IDPs) to their homes. The call was made by U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Frank Garcia, at the end of his visit to Abuja, where […]