More than 200 people have been charged with treason in Tanzania following violent unrest sparked by the country’s recent national election. The protests erupted after the October 29 vote, which the electoral commission declared was won by President Samia Suluhu Hassan with 98 percent of the ballots. Opposition groups—barred from participating in the election—condemned…
Cornell University has reached a $60 million settlement with the Trump administration, paving the way for the restoration of $250 million in federal funding to the Ivy League institution. The agreement brings an end to a months-long dispute that began when President Donald Trump targeted several elite universities—Cornell among them—accusing them of fostering liberal…
Former U.S. President Joe Biden, appearing with a bandage on his head, addressed Nebraska Democrats on Friday, November 8, expressing that his late son Beau Biden “should have been president, not me.” Speaking at the Nebraska Democratic Party’s Ben Nelson Gala, Biden delivered an emotional and fiery speech that combined personal reflection with sharp criticism…
Academy Award-winning actor Russell Crowe, 61, has opened up about the lifestyle changes behind his impressive 57-pound weight loss. Speaking on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast, the veteran star attributed his transformation to two key shifts: cutting back on casual alcohol consumption and working with a modern health platform to address inflammation and pain. Crowe…
The Anambra State Government has declared Friday, November 7, 2025, a work-free day for all civil servants in the state. The directive, which takes immediate effect, comes ahead of the governorship election scheduled for Saturday, November 8, 2025. This announcement was made in an official statement released on Thursday, November 6, by the Head…
A new bill which seeks to impose sanctions and other restrictions on individuals and bodies allegedly responsible for violation of religious freedom in Nigeria, has been introduced to the US Congress. The bill identifies Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) and Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore as entities to be sanctioned.Both organisations…
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday, November 6, reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to eradicating terrorism across Nigeria. Speaking in Abuja, President Tinubu’s assurance came in apparent response to security concerns raised by former U.S. President Donald Trump. He emphasized that despite prevailing political challenges, Nigeria remains steadfast in its engagement with international partners. The…
Barcelona and Spain star forward, Lamine Yamal has firmly stated that he can never compare himself to Lionel Messi. Yamal was a key contributor in Barcelona’s recent UEFA Champions League matchday 4 contest, where they held Club Brugge to a 3-3 draw. The youngster scored a brilliant goal to make the score 2-2…
Nottingham Forest owner and Olympiacos president, Evangelos Marinakis, has gone on trial in Athens over allegations of instigating football-related violence and supporting a criminal organisation in Greece. According to Mail Online, the 58-year-old and four other Olympiacos board members face two misdemeanour charges linked to incidents that allegedly occurred between 2019 and 2024. Prosecutors accuse…
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has officially withdrawn its ₦100 billion lawsuit challenging the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) over the issuance of petroleum import licences. The refinery had filed the case on September 6, 2024, alleging that the NMDPRA breached sections 317(8) and 317(9) of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) by…
