Written by President Donald Trump claimed victory Tuesday over rival Democrats on the longest-ever US government shutdown, in a speech at an annual ceremony honoring America’s military veterans. Trump seized on the fact that several Democratic senators broke ranks on Monday to vote with Republicans for a compromise deal that paves the way for an end … Continue reading “Trump Claims ‘Big Victory’ On US Shutdown”
Thirty-one years after the execution of environmental activist Ken Saro-Wiwa and eight others, the people of Ogoniland gathered to honour their memories and renew their demand for justice. But beyond remembering the Ogoni Nine, this year’s commemoration also focused on the Ogoni Four — Edward Kobani, Theophilus Orage, Samuel Orage, and Albert Badey — … Continue reading “Ogoni Four: Rivers Community Demands Release Of Corpses 31 Years After”
Microsoft said Tuesday it intends to invest $10 billion from early next year in a mega data centre in Portugal dedicated to developing artificial intelligence infrastructure. The project, in partnership with British firm Nscale, which specialises in AI data centres, and with Start Campus, which has begun construction of a major data centre near … Continue reading “Microsoft To Invest $10bn In Portugal AI Data Centre”
A Chinese woman who masterminded a multibillion-dollar bitcoin scam and evaded authorities for years was sentenced to 11 years and eight months in jail by a UK court Tuesday. Nicknamed the “goddess of wealth”, 47-year-old Zhimin Qian orchestrated a Ponzi scheme that promised investors returns of up to 300 percent, defrauding around 128,000 people … Continue reading “UK Court Jails Chinese Bitcoin Fraudster For Over 11 Years”
The Senate has rejected the explanations provided by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) regarding the ₦210 trillion outstanding against the oil firm. It came to the conclusion on Wednesday that the money, which had not been accounted for, must be refunded to the Federation Account by the company. The Senate Committee on … Continue reading “Refund ₦210trn Unaccounted Funds To Federation Account, Senate Tells NNPCL”
Former National Vice Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Eddy Olafeso, has accused those opposing the party’s national convention of working to establish a one-party state in Nigeria. Olafeso made the allegation on Tuesday while speaking as a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme. Reacting to the Federal High Court’s order stopping … Continue reading “Those Against PDP Convention Are Pushing For One-Party State — Olafeso”
The Super Eagles of Nigeria boycotted their training session in Rabat, Morocco, on Tuesday ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup Africa play-off against Gabon, over unpaid bonuses. A top team official, who preferred not to be named, confirmed the development to Channels Television. It was learned that the players, along with some officials, refused … Continue reading “World Cup Play-Off: Super Eagles Boycott Tuesday’s Training Over Unpaid Bonuses”
Super Falcons star girl and Six-time African Player of the Year, Asisat Oshoala was on target once again, but her goal was not enough to save Al Hilal from their first league defeat of the season as they fell 3–1 to Al Nassr in the Saudi Women’s Premier League, last Thursday. Fresh from international duty … Continue reading “Oshoala Scores as Super Falcons Stars Shine Across Europe”
Nigeria’s campaign at the 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, got off to a brilliant start as weightlifter Rafiatu Lawal claimed a stunning hat-trick of golds in the women’s 58kg category, the country’s first medals, on Sunday. Lawal dominated the event, lifting 98kg in the snatch and 122kg in the clean & jerk, … Continue reading “Rafiatu Lawal Wins Triple Gold as Nigeria Shines at Islamic Solidarity Games”
Paul Onuachu continued his impressive form in the Turkish Super Lig, finding the back of the net in Trabzonspor’s 1-1 draw with Alanyaspor. The Nigeria international opened the scoring in the 15th minute, giving the home side an early lead before Lanis Hagi equalised for the visitors in the 73rd minute. Beyond his goal, Onuachu … Continue reading “Paul Onuachu Scores as Trabzonspor Held to 1-1 Draw Against Alanyaspor”