By ANDERSON (ANDY) CLIFF U.S. Military Strikes Islamic State Targets in Nigeria After Surge in Violence Trump Signals Direct ActionPRESIDENT Donald Trump has authorised U.S. military strikes against Islamic State-affiliated fighters in Nigeria, citing the “slaughter of Christians” as the catalyst for action. In a late-night message on his Truth Social platform on […]
By ANDERSON (ANDY) CLIFF Reframing an Ancient Practice THE World Health Organisation has taken a significant step toward redefining the role of traditional medicine by unveiling the Traditional Medicine Global Library, a comprehensive digital platform consolidating scientific research and Indigenous knowledge into a single, accessible system. The move reflects growing recognition of traditional medicine’s role […]
A Major Diplomatic Shake-UpPRESIDENT Donald Trump has recalled US ambassadors and senior diplomatic officials from at least 29 countries, including Nigeria, as part of a sweeping effort to realign US foreign representation with his administration’s “America First” priorities. The recall affects mostly career diplomats appointed during the Biden administration, marking a shift from earlier purges […]
By AUGUSTUS ISICHEI LONDON will host the decisive stages of the inaugural FIFA Women’s Champions Cup, with Arsenal Stadium and Brentford Stadium selected as the venues for the semi-finals and final in early 2026. From 28 January to 1st February, the two stadiums will stage the semi-finals, third-place playoff and final, where the first women’s […]
By ANDERSON (ANDY) CLIFF PRESIDENT Donald Trump has signed an executive order barring US states from enforcing their own AI regulations, a decision that intensifies the national battle over who should control the rules governing rapidly advancing technologies. Trump said the move would establish a uniform regulatory system and stop states from creating conflicting standards. […]
By DIANA CHUKWUKA CANADA’S plan to introduce a new Express Entry category for foreign-trained doctors by early 2026 is raising fresh concerns over Nigeria’s worsening health-worker shortage. Canadian Immigration Minister Lena Diab and Parliamentary Secretary Maggie Chi said the new pathway will offer faster permanent residency to international doctors who have at least one year […]
By ANITA KNIGHT NIGERIA played a decisive role in helping Benin Republic thwart an attempted coup on Sunday, following an urgent request from President Patrice Talon. President Bola Tinubu ordered the Nigerian Air Force to secure Benin’s airspace, with fighter jets deployed to force coup plotters away from strategic sites, including the national broadcaster and […]
By ANDERSON (ANDY) CLIFF THE United States has introduced a new policy directing consular officers to deny H-1B visas to applicants who have previously worked in fact-checking, content moderation, online safety, or similar roles tied to misinformation and disinformation management. According to a 2 December internal memo reported by Reuters, the State Department instructed US […]
By ANITA KNIGHT THE United States House Appropriations Committee will hold a joint congressional briefing on Tuesday to examine the alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria. The session will be led by Vice Chair and National Security Subcommittee Chair Mario Díaz-Balart, alongside colleagues from the Appropriations, Foreign Affairs, and Financial Services Committees. Representatives from the […]
By ANDERSON (ANDY) CLIFF POPE Leo XIV began his first overseas trip on Thursday with a visit to Ankara, where he met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and called for renewed global dialogue and patience in resolving conflicts. Speaking at the Turkish National Library, Leo praised Turkey’s historic role as a cultural and religious bridge […]