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Let there be no doubt, that special relationship is waiting for repair. Donald Trump had just left the tarmac at Dover Air Base, a president mourning America’s downfall, when his attention turned to the British prime minister. Trump is clearly hurt that his longtime allies abandoned him in his time of need. After all, this is a president who maintains …

, Suspected political thugs on Saturday attacked the residence of a former Deputy Governor of Oyo State and leader of the Nyesom Wike faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, Hazeem Gbolarumi. During the attack, valuables worth millions of naira, including cars, were destroyed at Gbolarumi’s residence in Asi, Ibadan North Local Government Area. It was learned …

Nigeria’s military has killed 45 “bandits” after they allegedly tried to steal a herd of livestock, according to local officials. The militant gang member was shot dead in a firefight with soldiers in Danmusa, in the northern state of Katsina. Nigeriaon Friday. An army captain and two soldiers were also killed in the fighting, officials said. State Security Commissioner Nasir …

A bombing at a nightclub in Peru has injured at least 33 people, including teenagers. The explosion occurred early Saturday morning at the Dali nightclub in Trujillo – a province along Peru’s northern coast. The region has recently been hit by violence and crime. It is not yet clear who is responsible, and the motive remains unclear. Picture: Photo: APTN …

A Peoples Democratic Party leader and convener of The Alternative, Otunba Segun Showunmi, has called for more investment in professional communications training for government spokespersons following the controversy generated by a recent live broadcast interview between presidential aide Daniel Bwala and international journalist Mehdi Hasan. The interview, which has since circulated widely on social media, sparked debates among political observers …

A bank customer in Minna, Niger state, retaliated against suspected armed robbers on Friday, disarming one of the attackers and shooting a gang member during an attempted robbery. The incident occurred along Shiroro Road near Iya-Femi restaurant shortly after the victim reportedly withdrew ₦10 million from a bank. According to security sources, the robbers followed the victim out of the …

Donald Trump’s war with Iran quickly became global, with more than a dozen other countries on the front lines, or mobilizing their armed forces, as Tehran put up resistance. Britain, France and Spain are among the countries sending warships, jets and troops to the region to bolster defenses and protect their allies, while countries in the Middle East, as well …

The Borno State Police Command has stepped up security measures across the state following information circulating on social media about possible protests. In a statement issued early Friday, the command’s spokesman, Nahum Daso, said police were aware of the online reports but clarified that authorities had not received any confirmed intelligence indicating that protests were scheduled to take place. “The …

By Victor Osula, Abuja The Police Service Commission (PSC) has promoted seven Assistant Inspectors General of Police (AIG) to the rank of Deputy Inspectors General of Police (DIG) as part of efforts to strengthen the leadership structure of the Nigeria Police Force. The promotions followed a merit-based process that considered seniority, service record and performance in both written examinations and …

Transcorp Hilton, Abuja has joined the global community in celebrating women and their contributions to leadership and development on International Women’s Day. The 2026 theme, “Give to Gain,” highlights the importance of supporting, empowering and investing in women as a path to stronger institutions, businesses and societies. In a statement signed by the Head of Communications and Marketing, Public Relations …