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An American flag is displayed on the … S President Donald Trump said he is considering applying new tariffs on countries that oppose his ambition of annexing Greenland. Trump has insisted for months that the US should control the world’s largest island, declaring earlier this week that anything less would be “unacceptable.” He argued that the US acquiring the Arctic …

occer loving Nigerians will not forget in a hurry, Wednesday, January 14, as the Super Eagles battle with all their wits at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, for a final ticket of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations against host country, Morocco, but eventually lost to the lottery of a penalty shootout and the dream of a fourth …

he Edo State Police Command has issued a stern warning to motorists, saying any deliberate attack on police officers on duty will not be tolerated, following a dangerous hit‑and‑run incident in Benin City that left three officers injured. The command reiterated its earlier appeal for road users to slow down and cooperate with lawful police checks. In a statement signed …

Defence Minister Christopher Musa says Nigeria is closer to lasting security than ever, urges citizens to reject support for terrorism. igeria’s Minister of Defence and former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa (Rtd), has declared that military coups must never be contemplated again in Nigeria, insisting that the country is closer to lasting security than at any point in …

The Rivers State of Assembly has disclosed that impeaching the State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, is the only solution of the political crisis in the State…. he Rivers State of Assembly has disclosed that impeaching the State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, is the only solution of the political crisis in the State. The Assembly disclosed this in a press conference in Port …

bubakar Atiku Abubakar, son of former Vice President and 2023 PDP presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), pledging to work for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027. Popularly known as “Abba,” he was received on… Abubakar Atiku Abubakar, son of former Vice President and 2023 PDP presidential candidate, Alhaji …

he Police Command, in Kebbi, says it has arrested a 30-year-old man, Suleman Mamuda, for allegedly killing his wife, Umaima Maidawa, 25, in Bayawa Village, Augie Local Government Area of the state. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, SP Bashir Usman, said in a statement issued in Birnin Kebbi on Friday that the incident occurred on Monday …

 former Chief of Army Staff, retired Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, has filed a defamation suit against retired Maj.-Gen. Danjuma Ali-Keffi, Arise Broadcasting Limited and Sahara Reporters Media Group. The Court documents indicate that Yahaya instituted the action on Wednesday, at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Abuja, following the expiration of a demand notice served on the defendants. The spokesperson …

N Assistant Secretary-General Martha Pobee on Thursday urged action to prevent escalation as nationwide protests in Iran appeared to ease after nearly three weeks of unrest. Pobee spoke while briefing an emergency Security Council meeting in New York, convened by the United States to address the Iranian crisis. She described the situation as “fluid and deeply concerning”, noting that protests …

N Secretary-General António Guterres has warned the world is “brimming with conflict, impunity, inequality and unpredictability,” even as international cooperation weakens when it is most needed. Guterres issued the warning on Thursday in his final address to the General Assembly outlining priorities for 2026. The UN chief, who assumed office in January 2017, is due to leave office in December. …