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Trump slams Supreme Court after 6–3 ruling strikes down tariffs
By Deborah Nnamdi President Donald Trump has launched a blistering attack on the Supreme Court of the United States following its decision to invalidate a key pillar of his tariff policy, accusing several justices of lacking courage and suggesting they were influenced by foreign interests. Speaking during a press briefing…
Read More »At least 30 killed as gunmen attack Zamfara village
By Deborah Nnamdi No fewer than 30 people have been killed following a fresh attack by suspected terrorists on Dutsin Dan Ajiya village in Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The assault occurred on Thursday, February 19, 2026, when heavily armed attackers riding on motorbikes reportedly surrounded the village,…
Read More »Nigeria spends N10.81trn on debt servicing in nine months
Nigeria expended N10.81 trillion on servicing outstanding debt obligations in the first nine months of 2025, according to figures released by the Debt Management Office (DMO). The DMO disclosed that the amount comprised external debt service payments of $3.34 billion, equivalent to N4.49 trillion at an exchange rate of N1,346…
Read More »Nigerian jailed nine years in Ireland for forcing ex-girlfriend to terminate pregnancy
By Deborah Nnamdi A Nigerian national, Adeleke Adelani, has been sentenced to nine years in prison for forcing his former girlfriend to take abortion pills and unlawfully terminating her nine-week pregnancy in County Donegal, Ireland. Adelani was handed an 11-year sentence by Judge John Aylmer at the Central Criminal Court,…
Read More »Eric Dane, ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Star, dies at 53
By Deborah Nnamdi Hollywood actor Eric Dane, widely known for his roles as Dr. Mark Sloan on Grey’s Anatomy and Cal Jacobs on Euphoria, has died at the age of 53 following a battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). His family confirmed that the actor passed away on Thursday, February…
Read More »Troops arrest terror suspects, recover drones in Adamawa, Borno operations
By Deborah Nnamdi Troops of the Joint Task Force (North-East), Operation Hadin Kai, have arrested suspected terrorist collaborators and recovered drones and other logistics during coordinated operations across Adamawa and Borno states. In a statement issued in Maiduguri, the Media Information Officer of the Theatre Command, Lt. Col. Sani Uba,…
Read More »Fire again razes 50 shops in Kano days after singer market inferno
By Deborah Nnamdi A fire outbreak in the early hours of Friday gutted the Fatima Simra Multi-Purpose Market at the Dakata Small Scale and Industry Multi-Purpose Market in Kano, destroying no fewer than 50 shops. The Public Relations Officer of the Kano State Fire Service, Saminu Abdullahi, confirmed the incident,…
Read More »Chelle demands 24-hour power, $130,000 monthly pay, in proposed Super Eagles contract
The proposed contract terms of Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle have surfaced, revealing a comprehensive list of demands ranging from a $130,000 monthly salary to guaranteed 24-hour electricity at his official residence. Chelle, who is in talks with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), reportedly outlined detailed conditions covering welfare,…
Read More »FIFA report deepens uncertainty over Nigeria’s World Cup petition
Fresh uncertainty has emerged over Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup aspirations after FIFA released its 2025 CAS & Football Annual Report without any reference to Nigeria’s pending petition against DR Congo. The omission has heightened anxiety among Nigerian football fans, as the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is still awaiting a ruling…
Read More »Senegalese fans to face up to two years jail term over AFCON finals unrest
Photo: Senegal and Morocco fans clash at AFCON final on January 18 Prosecutors in Morocco on Thursday requested prison sentences of up to two years for 18 Senegalese football fans arrested following unrest during last month’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final in Rabat. According to an AFP journalist present…
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