Emil Bove, who previously served as former President Donald Trump’s personal attorney, was confirmed on Tuesday, July 29, to the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in a razor-thin 50-49 Senate vote. The confirmation marks a significant and controversial lifetime appointment to the federal bench. Despite fierce Democratic opposition and a walkout during a recent…
Senator Shehu Sani has called on Nigerian youths to actively participate in politics to help build the country they envision. In a Facebook post, Sani advised young people not to waste their youth on social media or merely leaving comments online. He encouraged them to aim for political office and play a direct role in…
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has cautioned fans and the media against rushing to compare Barcelona’s rising star Lamine Yamal to football legend Lionel Messi. In a recent interview with GQ Magazine, the former Barcelona coach acknowledged Yamal’s talent but stressed that he has not yet reached Messi’s level. “I think Lamine Yamal should be…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has urged Nigerians to refrain from misusing US visas, emphasizing the importance of adhering to the stated purposes of travel and visa classifications. National Public Relations Officer, Assistant Comptroller of Customs Abdullahi Maiwada, issued the warning on Tuesday, July 29. In a statement, Maiwada explained: “The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS)…
National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu has declared that Nigeria is significantly safer today compared to two years ago, highlighting marked reductions in Boko Haram attacks, banditry, and communal violence, particularly across the northern region. Speaking at a two-day interactive session organized by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation in Kaduna on Tuesday, July 29, Ribadu…
The Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has lodged a formal complaint with the Confederation of African Football (CAF), citing “refereeing injustices” during the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final, where Nigeria’s Super Falcons secured a dramatic 3-2 victory. According to Morocco World News, the FRMF specifically pointed to a controversial incident in the 82nd…
Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has called on politicians from Northern Nigeria to set aside their presidential ambitions until 2031, stressing the importance of supporting President Bola Tinubu’s administration throughout its full tenure. Speaking at a two-day interactive session in Kaduna on Tuesday, July 29, themed “Assessing Electoral Promises:…
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that the United Kingdom will formally recognize the State of Palestine by September unless Israel takes concrete steps to end what he described as the “appalling situation” in Gaza. Following an emergency cabinet meeting in London, Starmer stated: “We will recognize a Palestinian state as a contribution to…
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate employment of 200 outstanding National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members into the federal civil service, in recognition of their exemplary service during the 2020–2023 service years. In a statement delivered on Tuesday, July 29, during the combined President’s NYSC Honours Award Ceremony in Abuja, Tinubu also announced a…
U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed Tuesday, July 29, that a Secret Service agent attempted to sneak his wife onto a support plane accompanying Air Force One during the president’s trip to Scotland, calling it the latest embarrassing misstep for the agency. “Wouldn’t you think it might be a little dangerous?” Trump told reporters while returning…
