Category: GLOBAL NEWS
Ukraine Hopes To ‘Finish War This Year’, Not In Another Three, Zelensky Says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says he hopes that war against Russia would end this year, not in three”, on the third anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion According to him, Ukraine needs security guarantees to prevent Moscow returning, suggesting EU and Nato membership “will help the country although Russia has consistently opposed the idea of Ukraine…
Ramaphosa Makes Leniency Appeal as South Africa Kicks Off G20 Meeting Without US
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has told G20 foreign ministers that a commitment to multilateralism and international law is pivotal to solving global crises. His comments follow growing concern about the Trump administration’s “America First” policy, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio boycotting the meeting and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent saying he will not…
Top US Official Quits Social Security Administration After Fight With DOGE
The top official at the United States Social Security Administration has quit after an alleged clash with Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) employees over access to sensitive personal data. According to reports, Michelle King, a career official who served at the agency for more than 30 years, was acting commissioner of the Social Security Administration…
USAID: US Probes Aid Funds to Nigeria, Condemns Boko Haram Atrocities
The US Mission to Nigeria has announced that the U.S. government will investigate the use of past aid allocated to Nigeria and other countries. On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump suspended all foreign aid for 90 days, citing concerns over global destabilization and misalignment with American interests. This decision comes amid growing calls for…
Argentina President Faces Impeachment Calls Over Crypto Scandal
Argentine President Javier Milei is facing growing calls for impeachment and legal action after his promotion of a cryptocurrency led to major financial losses for investors. On Friday, Milei endorsed the $LIBRA coin in a post on X (formerly Twitter), touting it as a tool for supporting small businesses and startups. His backing initially sent…
BREAKING: Mexican Senate Approves Entry of US Special Forces to Take on Drug Cartels (VIDEO)
In a move to combat the escalating influence of drug cartels, the Mexican Senate has authorized the deployment of U.S. Special Forces to collaborate with Mexican military units. The decision aims to enhance joint efforts in dismantling organized crime networks that have long plagued the nation. The approval permits a contingent of 11 U.S. Army…
Musk’s DOGE Advocates Access To US Tax System – Reports
Multiple reports from the US have it that Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has sparked alarm by seeking access to a system with the US tax office that has detailed financial data about millions of Americans. Spearheaded by Musk, the world’s richest man, US President Donald Trump has embarked on a campaign to…
President Trump Expresses Readiness To Meet Putin Over Ukraine Peace Talks
US President Donald Trump has said he could meet with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin very soon, adding that he believes his the Russian leader genuinely wants to stop fighting in Ukraine. Trump stated this while briefing journalists, hours after Secretary of State Marco Rubio sought to play down expectations of upcoming high-level talks in…
201 Nigerians To Be Deported from Us amid Trump’s immigration crackdown
At least 201 Nigerians are set to be deported from the United States, with 85 already cleared for immediate eviction. This move is part of President Donald Trump’s immigration policy, which has been targeting undocumented immigrants. According to the US Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills Jr., the deportees will be taken to Lagos, although the…
Reactions Trail Murder Of World’s First Openly Gay Imam
Reactions have continued to trail the death of a pioneering figure dubbed the world’s first openly gay imam in South Africa, Muhsin Hendricks. Hendricks was killed after he had reportedly officiated at a lesbian wedding, though this has not been officially confirmed The 57-year-old cleric who ran a mosque in Cape Town intended as…