French President Emmanuel Macron is set to accept Prime Minister Francois Bayrou’s resignation on Tuesday following a decisive no-confidence vote that ousted Bayrou’s government, prompting an urgent search for a new prime minister to avert a deepening political crisis. The French presidency confirmed in a statement that Macron “has...
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French’s parliament on Monday ousted the government of Prime Minister Francois Bayrou after just nine months in office, leaving President Emmanuel Macron scrambling to find a successor and plunging the country into a new political crisis. Bayrou, who has been in the job for just nine months, had blindsided...
On Saturday, Ghanaian President John Mahama equipped the Buzstop Boys, a dedicated sanitation group, with a major donation of tools. The contribution includes hundreds of wheelbarrows, shovels, brooms, gloves, and brushes to bolster their cleanup efforts nationwide, with a special focus on maintaining cleanliness in the capital city...
President Donald Trump has enacted a bold executive order aimed at safeguarding American citizens from unlawful detention overseas, signaling a tough stance against nations that exploit U.S. nationals. On Friday, the U.S. Department of State announced that the executive order introduces stringent measures for entities labeled as “State Sponsors...
Italian fashion icon Giorgio Armani has died at 91, his company confirmed in an Instagram post on Thursday. His passing marks the end of an era. The Armani Group wrote: “With infinite condolences, the Armani group announces the passing of its inventor, founder and tireless engine: Giorgio Armani.” It...
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that the ongoing war with Ukraine will persist unless a diplomatic agreement is reached with Kyiv. Speaking at a press conference concluding his four-day visit to China, Putin stated, “Should negotiations with Ukraine fail, we will pursue our objectives through military means.” He expressed...
Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed willingness to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, provided the meeting is well-prepared and poised to yield tangible results. Speaking at a press conference in Beijing on Wednesday, following a four-day state visit to China, Putin addressed the possibility of direct talks to address...
Kremlin on Wednesday sharply criticized German Chancellor Friedrich Merz for branding Russian President Vladimir Putin a “war criminal” over Russia’s ongoing military actions in Ukraine. Speaking on the sidelines of Putin’s four-day state visit to Beijing, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov dismissed Merz’s remarks as inflammatory. “Chancellor Merz has recently...
A catastrophic 6.0-magnitude earthquake rocked eastern Afghanistan on Sunday night, claiming at least 1,124 lives and injuring 3,251, according to the Afghan Red Crescent Society (ARCS). The disaster, centered in Kunar province, obliterated over 8,000 homes, leaving countless families in despair. “Rescue operations are underway, with many still trapped...
A court in Equatorial Guinea has convicted Ruslan Obiang Nsue, son of President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, for the unauthorized sale of a national airline plane. According to Supreme Court press director Hilario Mitogo, the ruling on Tuesday mandates a six-year prison sentence unless Obiang Nsue compensates the state...
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum refuted claims on Tuesday of a joint U.S.-Mexico initiative to combat drug cartels, contradicting a U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announcement made the previous day. The DEA had unveiled “Project Portero,” describing it as a collaborative effort with Mexico to target cartel operatives controlling smuggling...
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday warmly welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to the White House, igniting fresh optimism for a potential end to the Ukraine-Russia conflict. This marked their first meeting since a heated dispute in February, following Trump’s recent summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska....
By EMMANUEL KUJE Abuja- United States Government has praised Nigeria’s recent apprehension of suspected Ansaru terrorist leaders, calling it a significant milestone in the nation’s fight against terrorism. In a statement shared on X by the U.S. Mission in Nigeria on Monday, the U.S. commended the Nigerian government and...
At a highly anticipated summit on Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin failed to secure an agreement on the Ukraine conflict, despite expressing mutual goodwill and hinting at progress. The three-hour meeting, held with aides present, ended abruptly without a press Q&A, a departure from...
In a high-stakes summit at a military base in Anchorage, Alaska, on Friday, August 15, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set to discuss critical territorial issues surrounding the ongoing war in Ukraine. Trump, emphasizing Ukraine’s autonomy in negotiations, made it clear he’s not...
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at Downing Street on Thursday morning, ahead of a significant meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin later this week. As Europe anticipates the results of Trump’s direct talks with Putin, Starmer emphasized the...
Kremlin Aide Yuri Ushakov, on Thursday announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump will conduct a joint press conference following their discussions in Alaska on August 15. “Once the talks conclude, Presidents Putin and Trump will jointly brief the press, summarizing the outcomes of their...
By OLA MODUPE, Abeokuta – Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) has demanded N3.5 billion in compensation and a public apology from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) following an alleged unauthorized raid on its premises. According to a statement from OOPL’s Managing Director, Vitalis Ortese, during a press...
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has declared that Ukraine has already lost its war against Russia, just days before a high-stakes meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. In an interview with the conservative outlet Mandiner.hu, Orbán stated, “Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has lost this...
Ghanaian President John Mahama has unveiled plans for a special education fund to support the children of the eight victims of the tragic military helicopter crash that occurred on August 6, 2025. The announcement came during the funeral proceedings for Alhaji Mohammed Muniru Limuna, the late Acting Deputy National...