Written by US President Donald Trump is considering air strikes on Iran to stop a crackdown on protesters, the White House said Monday, adding that people were being “killed on the streets.” But a channel for diplomacy remains open, with Iran taking a “far different tone” in private discussions with Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff, said Press … Continue reading “Trump considering air strikes on Iran, says White House”
The United States, US, government says it has revoked more than 100,000 visas within the past one year of President Donald Trump’s second term in office. Search on Sells.ng Nigeria’s First Ecommerce Shopping Search Engine …For More About This Post: Crack in Rivers political class deepens This is contained in a statement posted by the … Continue reading “US revokes 100,000 visas”
Niger has revoked the licences of some 30 transport operators and truck drivers for refusing to carry fuel to neighbouring Mali, which is facing shortages due to a jihadist blockade. Niger and landlocked Mali, ruled by juntas, are allies along with military-ruled Burkina Faso, and all three are grappling with intensified jihadist attacks. Mali experienced … Continue reading “Niger sanctions operators refusing to carry oil to Mali”
The detention of social media commentator Abubakar Salim Musa at the Keffi Correctional Centre has sparked widespread outrage across Nigeria, with netizens, activists and political leaders condemning what they describe as an attack on free speech. Musa, popularly known as @AM_Saleeeem on X, was reportedly arrested on January 11, 2026, over his criticism of … Continue reading “Uproar Over Detention Of Tinubu’s Critic At Keffi Prison”
On January 3, INEC, Nigeria’s electoral umpire, denied having published the 2027 election schedule. As often happens, the Nigerian mass media was eager to affirm, “Not me!” But equally ready to quote and take the power’s word for it, many outlets widely published the denial. But INEC was wrong, and so were the … Continue reading “The Nigerian media and 2027 elections – By Sonala Olumhense”
Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has questioned the whereabouts of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu amid what he describeas deepening economic hardship, insecurity and leadership silence in Nigeria. In a statement posted on his verified X account on Monday, Obi said his concern was driven … Continue reading “Where’s our President? — Obi questions Tinubu’s whereabouts”
Vivek Ramaswamy vs. Kash Patel: Two Indian-American GOP Figures, Two Very Different Outcomes in MAGA America In the fractured world of post-Trump Republican politics, Vivek Ramaswamy and Kash Patel both emerged as prominent Indian-American figures aligned with former President Donald Trump and the broader MAGA movement—but their fortunes have diverged in striking ways. Their trajectories … Continue reading “Trump’s Indian Fan Boys as Maga Bashes Vivek Ramaswamy While Kash Patel Rises : Two Indian-American GOP Figures, Two Very Different Outcomes in MAGA America”
By Ndahi Marama Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have sustained intense offensive operations against Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists across Borno State, recording notable successes in clearance, fighting patrols and blocking operations. Under Operation DESERT SANITY V, sustained pressure along the Azir–Wajiroko axis on 10 January 2026, killing scores, which also forced 11 terrorists fighters to … Continue reading “Troops nuetralize scores of Boko Haram terrorists, others surrender in Borno”
MultiChoice, organisers of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), have announced the opening of submissions for the 12th edition of the prestigious ceremony. In a statement released on Sunday, the organisers said entries will be accepted from January 11 to February 15, inviting filmmakers and content creators across Africa to submit eligible works for … Continue reading “AMVCA: Organisers announce call to entry for 12th edition”
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has dismissed allegations that the agency targets opposition figures, insisting that its investigations are carried out without political considerations. Olukoyede made the clarification in an exclusive interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, where he addressed criticisms surrounding the EFCC’s prosecution of a former … Continue reading “It’s not personal — EFCC boss denies witch-hunting Malami “