By Ayomide Otitoju Fresh off their first-ever UEFA Champions League title, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have landed in the United States with their sights firmly set on conquering the expanded FIFA Club World Cup. The French champions, who defeated Inter Milan 5–0 in Munich two weeks ago to end decades of European frustration, are approaching the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Indian authorities on Sunday confirmed the recovery of the second black box from the Air India Boeing 787 that crashed in Ahmedabad, killing at least 279 people, including 38 on the ground. The cockpit voice recorder (CVR) was located two days after the crash, senior government official PK Mishra announced. The flight…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Israeli military on Sunday lifted a nationwide directive for citizens to remain in shelters following a fresh wave of Iranian missile strikes, as the conflict between the two nations entered its third day. “Following the situational assessment, the Home Front Command published that it is now permitted to leave protected spaces…
U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday issued a stern warning to Iran, vowing overwhelming military retaliation should the Islamic Republic launch any attack on the United States. Writing on his Truth Social platform, Trump stated, “If we are attacked in any way, shape, or form by Iran, the full strength and might of the U.S….
By Ayomide Otitoju Former Vice President and 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has condemned the recent attack in Yelwata, Benue State, which reportedly left over 100 people feared dead. In a statement posted on his official X account on Saturday night, Atiku described the killings as part of a…
By Ayomide Otitoju Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a nationwide initiative to distribute petrol and diesel at no cost to marketers, dealers, and large-scale users, beginning August 15, 2025. In a statement released on Sunday, the Lagos-based facility said the program is part of its broader strategy to ease logistics costs, enhance energy access, and…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has called on President Bola Tinubu to initiate an official investigation into the unresolved deaths of prominent Nigerians, including journalist Dele Giwa, former Attorney General Bola Ige, and pro-democracy activist Kudirat Abiola. Speaking to select journalists in Lagos on Saturday as part of Democracy Day reflections, Soyinka…
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has disclosed earning over $57 million from the sale of cryptocurrency tokens linked to a blockchain venture launched ahead of the 2024 election. According to a federal financial disclosure form released Friday by the Office of Government Ethics, Trump’s income was primarily generated through World Liberty Financial tokens, a project…
Russian President Vladimir Putin has told U.S. President Donald Trump that Moscow is ready to resume peace talks with Ukraine after June 22, once the ongoing prisoner and body exchange programs are completed. The announcement followed a fifth phone call between the two leaders since Trump’s return to office. According to the Kremlin, both leaders…
