US Imposes Sanctions on Sudan Over Chemical Weapons
The US is set to impose new sanctions on Sudan, effective June 6, after finding evidence that chemical weapons were used in last year’s brutal civil war against the Rapid Support Forces. Restrictions will target US exports to Sudan and limit the country’s ability to borrow internationally. The conflict, now two years old, has already […]
Tottenham Win Europa League, End 17-Year Trophy Drought
Tottenham Hotspur ended their 17-year wait for silverware as Brennan Johnson’s scrappy first-half goal secured a 1–0 win over Manchester United in the Europa League final. The victory delivered on manager Ange Postecoglou’s promise to win a trophy in his second season, making him only the third Tottenham boss to win a European title, after […]
Chris Brown Released on £5M Bail in UK Assault Case
American R&B artist Chris Brown, known for his past relationship with pop icon Rihanna, was released on bail Wednesday in connection with an assault charge in the UK. A judge set bail at £5 million, which Brown must forfeit if he fails to return for scheduled performances in Britain. The 36-year-old singer is allowed to […]
Mercy Johnson Opens Up on Past Cancer Scare, Lifelong Treatment
Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson-Okojie has recently opened up about a life-altering health challenge, sharing new details of her past thyroid cancer scare in a resurfaced and now widely circulated video featuring veteran actress Joke Silva. In the candid conversation, Mercy revealed that doctors discovered a potentially cancerous growth on her thyroid, prompting immediate surgery for […]
Trump Announces Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire Talks After Putin Call
U.S. President Donald Trump says Russia and Ukraine will begin immediate negotiations toward a ceasefire following a two-hour call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump described the talks as “very well,” though no timeline was set. Putin confirmed willingness to discuss a future peace agreement but did not commit to a ceasefire. Ukrainian President Volodymyr […]
Gary Lineker to Exit BBC After Season Ends
Former England captain and long-time Match of the Day host Gary Lineker will leave the BBC after the current football season. His exit comes shortly after he shared — and later deleted — a social media post featuring an image criticized as anti-Semitic. Lineker issued a public apology, acknowledging the mistake and saying stepping down […]
China Introduces Visa-Free Entry for Five Latin American Nations
China is set to welcome more visitors with a new visa-free policy. Starting June 1st, citizens from five Latin American countries – Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, and Uruguay – will be allowed to stay in China for up to 30 days without a visa. This one-year trial program aims to strengthen ties between China and […]
Tinubu Highlights Strength in Diversity at Pope’s Inauguration
President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerians to embrace the country’s diversity as a strength for unity, stability, and progress. Making the call during a meeting with Catholic Bishops in Rome on Sunday after the inauguration of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, President Tinubu said Nigeria’s hope lies in using its diversity for prosperity, not adversity, stressing the need for […]
Cassie Testifies Against Diddy in Sex-Trafficking Trial
American rapper, Sean “Diddy” Combs’ ex-girlfriend, Casandra Ventura (Cassie), has told the hip-hop mogul’s sex-trafficking trial that he controlled her life and coerced her into “humiliating” sex acts. The America singer, popularly known a Cassie, took the stand as the prosecution’s key witness in the sex-trafficking trial of “Diddy” in New York yesterday. The hip-hop […]
Lagos to Monetize ₦3T Assets, Enforce Tax Compliance
The Lagos State Commissioner of Finance, Mr. Abayomi Oluyomi, has announced a sweeping shift in the state’s financial strategy with a plan to unlock revenue from previously untapped areas, including the securitization of idle state assets and the establishment of long-term financial structures. A key component of this strategy is the identification and valuation of […]