Andy Burnham has officially become the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom after meeting King Charles III at Buckingham Palace, where he formally accepted the King’s invitation to form a new government. His appointment follows the resignation of Sir Keir Starmer, marking a significant leadership transition within the governing Labour Party and ushering in a…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has taken a major step toward the realization of the ambitious Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline by signing the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) for the African Atlantic Gas Pipeline (AAGP). The agreement was endorsed during the 69th ECOWAS Ordinary Summit held in Freetown, Sierra Leone, marking a significant milestone for…
Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi movement has announced a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, a significant escalation that could heighten tensions in the Middle East and further disrupt global energy supplies and international shipping routes. In a statement released on Monday, the Houthi armed forces declared what they described as a “maritime embargo” against Saudi Arabia, saying…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has questioned Femi Gbajabiamila, the Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, as part of an ongoing investigation into allegations surrounding the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC). Gbajabiamila appeared before investigators at the ICPC headquarters in Abuja on Monday after receiving an invitation…
Nigeria has recorded another remarkable achievement on the global stage as Team Nigeria clinched the Gold Award in the Middle School Group Category at the 2026 Spelling Bee World Cup held in Shanghai, China. The victory marks a historic milestone for the country, as it was Nigeria’s first-ever participation in the prestigious international spelling competition….
Russia is preparing to take another significant step in its digital asset strategy as the State Duma is scheduled to vote on a new cryptocurrency bill on July 21. If approved, the legislation would establish a legal framework for regulated cryptocurrency trading and allow the use of digital assets for cross-border settlements, while maintaining a…
The winner of the historic $1.82 billion Powerball jackpot drawn on Christmas Eve has been publicly identified as Tracy Hartwick, the younger brother of North Little Rock Mayor Terry Hartwick, bringing an end to months of speculation surrounding one of the largest lottery prizes in U.S. history. According to reports, Tracy Hartwick purchased the winning…
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has reportedly informed its field offices that it will no longer investigate incidents involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, a move that has sparked concerns about oversight and accountability within federal law enforcement. According to reports, FBI managers across the United States recently received internal guidance indicating…
Nigerian authorities have arrested three Chinese nationals and several Nigerian artisanal miners during a security operation targeting alleged illegal mining activities in Nasarawa State. The operation, carried out in Amba community, Kokona Local Government Area, forms part of the government’s ongoing efforts to clamp down on unauthorized mining and enforce compliance with existing regulations. The…
