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…
João Félix has joined Cristiano Ronaldo at Al Nassr after completing a move to the Saudi Pro League club in a deal that could be worth up to £43.7 million (€50m). The agreement includes an initial fee of £26.2 million (€30m), with a further £17.5 million (€20m) in performance-based add-ons. Félix, 25, had been in…
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced a $16.5 billion chip supply deal with Samsung Electronics, a partnership expected to boost the South Korean giant’s struggling foundry business. Under the agreement, Samsung’s new chip fabrication plant in Taylor, Texas, will produce Tesla’s next-generation AI6 chips. Musk shared that Tesla will actively assist in optimizing production at…
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a new ultimatum, giving Russia “10 to 12 days” to halt its war in Ukraine or risk facing harsher sanctions and tariffs from the United States. Speaking on July 28 during a meeting in Scotland with U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Trump expressed growing frustration with Russian President Vladimir…
U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed deep disappointment in Russian President Vladimir Putin and announced his intention to shorten the 50-day ultimatum he had previously set for a ceasefire in Ukraine. “We could have made an agreement five times already,” Trump said during a press briefing. “I’ve had many talks with President Putin, and they…
Thailand and Cambodia have reached an “immediate and unconditional ceasefire” after five days of deadly border fighting that claimed at least 33 lives and forced tens of thousands to flee their homes. The ceasefire, announced at a press conference in Kuala Lumpur by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim—joined by the Thai and Cambodian leaders—will take…
Gunmen have abducted Ifesinachi Onyekere, a prominent businessman and son of the Women Leader of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), in Anambra State. Onyekere, who serves as the Managing Director of Fish Magnet, was reportedly attacked around 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at his residence in Ezinifite village, Okpuno community near Awka.…
