Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bolaji Akinyemi, has asked President Bola Tinubu to avoid confrontation with the newly sworn-in 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump. While speaking on Channels TV, Akinyemi said; “If I were President Tinubu, I would try to steer clear of antagonising him because there is nothing a bully likes better than taking on …
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President Trump signs executive order delaying TikTok ban
President Trump has signed an executive order granting TikTok a 75-day extension to comply with a law that requires a sale or ban of the platform. He says during that time, the US will not enforce the law passed by Congress last year and signed by former President Joe Biden. The order was among a slew of directives Trump signed …
Read More »“If a FELON can become President… Why keep it on Job applications?” Ice T asks as Trump is sworn in as US President
Ice T has made his feelings clear about Donald Trump becoming the President of the United States of America again after being convicted. He questioned why job applications still ask people to indicate if they are felons on job applications, a situation which could affect their eligibility for the job. “If a FELON can become President… Why keep it on …
Read More »Donald Trump officially sworn in as 47th President of the United States
Donald Trump has been inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States of America, marking his return to the White House for a second term. This marks his unprecedented return to the White House, following his first term as the 45th president from 2017 to 2021. The swearing-in ceremony took place in the Capitol Rotunda due to the cold temperatures outside. Trump …
Read More »PDP crisis: I would?ve disowned former senate president Wabara if he were my father ? Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has said he would have disowned former senate president and the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Board of Trustees, (BoT) Adolphus Wabara if he were his father. According to Wike, Wabara is part of those fanning the crisis between the FCT Minister and his former protege, Rivers State …
Read More »He will be feared, not loved and will ultimately face resistance from both allies and foes – Shehu Sani speaks on Trump’s second term as U.S. president
Former federal lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani, has described United States President-elect Donald Trump as a ‘disruptor.’, claiming his second term in office will be a ‘challenge’ to the world. The statement comes just hours before Trump’s inauguration as the 47th president of the U.S. Sani, in a post on his X handle on Monday, said: “Mr. Trump takes over …
Read More »President Trump’s return: What it means for eurozone interest rates
This president’s second term is set to reshape global economic policy, with trade tariffs, tax cuts, and a stronger dollar impacting inflation and interest rates. While the Fed may hold or tighten rates, the ECB is expected to cut further as eurozone growth remains weak. ADVERTISEMENT Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th president of the United States …
Read More »South Korea: 9 police officers injured as Protesters storm court after President Yoon?s detention is extended (videos)
Many supporters of South Korea’s embattled president, Yoon Suk Yeol, on Sunday morning, January 19 stormed a court building after his detention was extended, smashing windows and breaking inside leading to the injury of 9 police officers, while about 40 people suffered minor injuries. Yoon, on Wednesday, became the first sitting South Korean president to be arrested as he faces …
Read More »South Korean court rejects petition to release impeached president Yoon detained over martial law
Lawyers for impeached South Korean President, Yoon Suk Yeol failed in their court effort to secure his release on Thursday, January 16, a day after he was detained at his residence for questioning over rebellion allegations linked to his martial law declaration last month. Yoon was sent to a detention centre near the country’s capital, Seoul, after undergoing …
Read More »Tinubu lauds six Nigerian scientists, engineers honoured by US president Joe Biden
Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu has lauded six accomplished Nigerian scientists and engineers who have been named among the 400 recipients of the prestigious Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) in the United States. The award, established in 1996 by former US President Bill Clinton, is the highest honour granted by the US government to outstanding scientists …
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