Trump Offers $5,000 to Every Adult American if Republicans Win Midterms US President Donald Trump has offered to give every adult American $5,000 (£3,700) if Republicans win the November midterm elections, although questions remain over how the proposed payments would be funded and whether such a scheme would be legally permissible. Trump’s proposal comes as […]

Nepal Begins Rebuilding Trade Routes After Catastrophic Flooding Nepal has begun rebuilding key trade routes destroyed by catastrophic flooding, with the construction of a new bridge across the Tadi River marking an important step in the country’s recovery. The Nepali Army has described the newly constructed crossing as a “bridge of hope”, as authorities work […]

Hong Kong Jails Three Tiananmen Commemoration Organisers for Subversion Three prominent organisers behind what was once the only large-scale public commemoration of the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre held on Chinese soil have been sentenced to years in prison in Hong Kong. The organisers were convicted of inciting subversion of state power, in a case that […]

9/11 Ceremony Adds Seventh Moment of Silence for Victims of Post-Attack Illnesses The annual September 11 commemoration at Ground Zero has added a seventh moment of silence this year to honour thousands of people who have died from illnesses linked to their exposure to toxic ash and debris following the 2001 terrorist attacks. For years, […]

Princess Diana’s Iconic ‘Revenge Dress’ Goes on Sale for First Time in Nearly 30 Years Princess Diana’s iconic black dress, famously dubbed the “revenge dress,” is set to go on sale for the first time in nearly three decades, bringing one of the most memorable pieces of royal fashion history back into the spotlight. The […]

Nigeria Ranked Least Affordable Country for Baby Formula, Nappies and Clothing Nigeria has been ranked the least affordable country for essential baby products, including infant formula, nappies and clothing, highlighting the growing financial pressure facing families as childcare costs continue to rise. The ranking was contained in a Remitly study covering 74 countries, which assessed […]

ADC Adamawa Governorship Ticket Deepens Atiku-Lawal Tensions The emergence of the African Democratic Congress ADC governorship candidate in Adamawa State has deepened political tensions between former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, David Babachir Lawal. The development has exposed fresh divisions within the opposition party and raised questions […]

FG Targets Nigerian Youth Through NELFUND, Campus Networks and Job Creation The Federal Government is intensifying efforts to empower Nigerian youths through initiatives focused on education financing, campus-based networks, skills development and job creation. The measures are aimed at expanding opportunities for young Nigerians while addressing some of the challenges affecting access to education, employment […]

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Flags Off Community Food Bank Programme in Anambra Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has flagged off the National Community Food Bank Programme in Anambra State, extending the Federal Government’s food-support initiative to the South-East zone. The programme is aimed at supporting vulnerable households and strengthening food security through community-based interventions […]

Election Fears Grow as Parties Trade Blame Over Kaduna Incident Rising political tensions, allegations of intimidation and incidents of violence ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections are raising fresh concerns about the safety of democratic participation and opposition supporters across the country. The latest concerns followed an incident in Kaduna that has triggered accusations and […]