Written by Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodriguez said Thursday her government does not fear diplomatic confrontation with the United States, which ousted her predecessor Nicolas Maduro in a January 3 military strike. “We know they are very powerful. We know they are a lethal nuclear power… We are not afraid to confront them diplomatically, through political dialogue,” … Continue reading “‘We are not afraid’ of diplomatic clash with US — Venezuela leader”
By Sola Fanawopo Nigeria’s exit from the Africa Cup of Nations at the hands of hosts Morocco will be lazily reduced to the lottery of penalties by some analysts. That framing would be comforting; it is also false. This semi-final was not a shootout story. It was a culture story. Culture eats everything else, it … Continue reading “My AFCON 2025 Observatory: Nigeria didn’t lose to Morocco, we lost to football culture”
By Elizabeth Osayande As the demolition of buildings within 100 meters of the power line continues in the Makoko waterfront community, residents have taken to the streets pleading for food, clothing, and assistance for survival. Reports have emerged alleging that the ongoing demolition has resulted in the deaths of two children and a woman. In … Continue reading “Hunger, deaths in wake of demolitions at Makoko, Sogunro”
The Federal Government has welcomed the decision of the European Commission to remove Nigeria from the European Union’s list of high-risk third countries for Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT). The decision, contained in a European Commission Delegated Regulation released this week amending Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/1675, follows Nigeria’s earlier removal from … Continue reading “FG welcomes European Commission’s removal of Nigeria from AML/CFT high-risk list”
The former Vice President and 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has said his son’s defection to the All Progressives Congress, APC, is a personal choice. Search on Sells.ng Nigeria’s First Ecommerce Shopping Search Engine …For More About This Post: Atiku’s son defects to APC, pledges support for Tinubu’s … Continue reading “My son’s defection to APC personal to him – Atiku”
A paternity controversy involving Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, resurfaced on Thursday after a 12-year-old girl, Mitchelle Anuoluwapo, publicly requested a DNA test to establish whether the singer is her father. Taking to Instagram, Anuoluwapo shared an emotional post detailing the psychological toll the unresolved paternity claim has taken on her life. … Continue reading “‘Go find your father’ — Davido reacts as alleged daughter demands DNA test”
Cameroonian opposition leader Issa Tchiroma is not in talks with veteran ruler Paul Biya’s government, his spokeswoman said Thursday, despite claims of negotiations after last year’s disputed presidential elections. Biya, 92, is the world’s oldest head of state and has been in power since 1982. He was re-elected for an eighth term of office in … Continue reading “Cameroon opposition leader denies talks with government”
By Victor Ahiuma-Young By the close of 2025, several signs suggested that Nigeria’s labour landscape was on the brink—defined by mounting tension, deepening distrust, and a trail of unfinished business. Search on Sells.ng Nigeria’s First Ecommerce Shopping Search Engine …For More About This Post: Full text of the first coup broadcast of Major Chukwuma Nzeogwu From … Continue reading “Shrinking wages, pacts in ruins: Labour implosion looms in 2026”
The US on Thursday criticised Iran’s presence at naval drills off South Africa’s coast as “particularly unconscionable” given the regime’s crackdown on protests. Vessels from China, Iran, Russia and the United Arab Emirates sailed into waters off Cape Town around a week ago to take part in the exercises as part of the BRICS grouping … Continue reading “US knocks South Africa for Iran’s presence at naval drills”
By Kingsley Omonobi The Army said on Thursday that its troops of Joint Task Force Operation Enduring Peace (JTF OPEP) on Operation Peace Shield have achieved positive operational results against criminal elements, with neutralisation of seven criminal elements in gun duels in Kaduna. The Army said these successes include neutralising criminals, rescuing kidnapped victims and … Continue reading “Troops kill 7 kidnappers in Kaduna, rescue victims”