Trump Suggests Renaming New Mexico ‘New America’
US President Donald Trump has floated the idea of renaming the state of New Mexico “New America,” in another unusual proposal involving changes to geographical names. Trump made the suggestion on Sunday in a social media post, claiming that several…
Gani Fawehinmi Helped Keep Nigeria’s Political Space Open
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has described the late human rights lawyer and pro-democracy activist, Chief Gani Fawehinmi, as one of the Nigerians who played a crucial role in keeping the country’s political space open. Sani spoke on Saturday in Kaduna…
How Martin Luther King Jr. Helped Pay for Julia Roberts’ Birth
Long before Julia Roberts became one of Hollywood’s most celebrated actresses, her life was connected to one of the most remarkable civil rights families in American history. Roberts was born in 1967, at a time when her parents, Walter and Betty Lou…
UN Approves Merger of UNITAR, UNSSC to Create New Learning Institute
The United Nations General Assembly has approved the merger of two UN learning and training institutions, paving the way for the establishment of a new body aimed at strengthening capacity development across the UN system and its member states. The…
US Mint Unveils Trump $1 Coin for America’s 250th Anniversary
Among many things, President Donald Trump is now on a coin. The United States Mint has unveiled a special-edition $1 coin bearing the portrait of President Donald Trump as part of commemorations for the country’s 250th anniversary. The coin features…
Uber to End Operations in Nigeria After Eight Years
Ride-hailing company Uber is set to withdraw from the Nigerian market, announcing that it will cease operations in the country effective September 2, 2026. The company disclosed the decision in a message to drivers on Wednesday, informing them that they…
Deadline Day: Premier League Clubs Smash Summer Transfer Record With £3.46bn Spending
Premier League clubs shattered their all-time summer transfer spending record as the deadline reached a summit on September 1. The 20 top-flight sides committed a staggering £3.46 billion to new signings during the window. The figure comfortably…
Immigration Service Deploys Passport Intervention Team to Four UK Cities
The Nigeria Immigration Service has announced the deployment of a passport intervention team to four cities in the United Kingdom to clear backlogs and attend to Nigerians seeking new passports, renewals and resolution of pending applications. The…
Retired: The Man, The Myth, The Messi
After nearly three decades of football, Lionel Messi has given the game, and Argentina, almost everything he had. Now, at 39, the man who turned football into an art form says it is time to step away from the international stage, take a breath, and watch…
Policy Analyst, Deolu Oyebode Demands Transparency, Reliable Database in Nigeria to Prevent Past Failures
A policy analyst and public affairs commentator, Deolu Oyebode, has called for greater transparency and effective data management in the implementation of the Federal Government’s $1 billion HOPE-SP programme in Nigeria. Oyebode warned that the…