— Riley Moore By St. Johnson Adegboyega A United States lawmaker, Riley Moore has advised Nigeria’s president, Bola Tinubu against testing the patience of his counterpart, Donald Trump. Moore’s advice to Tinubu comes on the heels of Trump’s recent warning and threat to invade Nigeria with troops from the US Department of War over the growing allegations of the killing of Christians in the Northern… []
– Impeached President, Andry Rajoelina By Adeola Idris and Keita Coles (from Madagascar) There were celebrations in the streets of the capital, Antananarivo, following Colonel Michael Randrianirina’s announcement, which came almost immediately after parliament voted on Tuesday to impeach Rajoelina, who fled the country after soldiers joined the mass protests. The army colonel says the military has taken charge of the African island nation after… []
— Binance logo By St. Johnson Adegboyega The United States government has filed a civil forfeiture complaint to seize over $7.5 million in illicit crypto assets belonging to scammers based in Nigeria and Russia in a transnational, massive fraud scheme that stole over $97.1 million from Americans. According to legal documents sighted by Peoples Gazette, the scammers defrauded their victims by tricking them into sending… []
–– Hulk Hogan By Muyiwa Akinola Hulk Hogan, one of the most popular professional wrestlers of all-time who helped make WWE a juggernaut, has died. He was 71. Hulk Hogan rose to fame with the then-WWF in the 1980s. A “cardiac arrest” call was placed and medics were sent to Hogan’s home in Clearwater, Fla, TMZ reports. He was stretchered into an ambulance. Hogan, real… []
–— President Donald Trump By St. Johnson Adegboyega The Federal Bureau of Investigation have filed a civil forfeiture complaint to seize property belonging to Lagos-based fraudster Ehiremen Aigbokhan for stealing more than N460 million in funds meant for U.S. President Donald Trump’s 2025 inauguration. The FBI is also actively pursuing an arrest warrant for Mr Aigbokhan in connection with a cryptocurrency fraud and money laundering… []
— American Visa By St. Johnson Adegboyega The name of America brings a sparkle to many people’s eyes. This country is not only known for its grand cities, modern lifestyle and the world’s largest economy, but its technology, education, tourism and business opportunities also attract people. Every year, millions of people try to go to America—some to see the glitz of New York, some to… []
–– Paris city in France By St. Johnson Adegboyega France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Greece, and Belgium have taken a significant step in opening their doors to African travelers by offering the 5-year multiple-entry Schengen visa. This long-term visa allows travelers from countries like Nigeria, Ghana, and other African nations to explore any of the 29 Schengen countries multiple times over five years, without… []
–– Trump By Sylvester Collins (From US) An Israeli flag is hung outside a damaged apartment two days after it was struck by a missile launched from Iran, in Ramat Gan, Israel, on Saturday, June 21, 2025. President Trump said Saturday night that the U.S. military struck three nuclear sites in Iran, directly joining Israel’s effort to neutralize the nuclear program of the anti-American,… []
Putting and Trump By Olumuyiwa Akinola with agency report United States President, Donald Trump, will decide on US involvement in Israel-Iran conflict within two weeks, White House said yesterday. Trump’s press secretary told a room full of reporters at the White House that she had a message from the president: “I have a message directly from the president, and I quote: ‘Based on the fact… []
–– UAE (Dubai) in view By Adeola Idris The UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, and Kuwait (Gulf Cooperative Council) have officially approved the launch of a unified tourist visa for travelers wishing to explore these six Gulf nations. Modeled after the Schengen visa system, this long-awaited “GCC Grand Tours Visa” will allow visitors to travel across all six member states with a single visa,… []
–– US President, Donald Trump By St. Johnson Adegboyega The US travel ban expansion is poised to significantly impact Africa’s tourism sector, with 25 African nations now facing the threat of full or partial entry bans. Countries like Egypt, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, and others are under scrutiny due to national security risks, unreliable identification systems, and high rates of visa overstays. With a strict 60-day deadline… []
— US President, Donald Trump By St. Johnson The US travel ban expansion is poised to significantly impact Africa’s tourism sector, with 25 African nations now facing the threat of full or partial entry bans. Countries like Egypt, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, and others are under scrutiny due to national security risks, unreliable identification systems, and high rates of visa overstays. With a strict 60-day deadline… []
–– At the event By Oluwaseun Fabiyi Inside the Redeemed Christian Church of God at Jesus House, Huntsville, Alabama, USA, a great and joyous atmosphere prevailed on Sunday, June 15, 2025. The entire church was electrified with enthusiasm and plunged into jubilation as the church rose to celebrate all the exceptional fathers on International Father’s Day It was a well-planned event, and it was fascinating… []
— Princess Opeyemi Bright By St. Johnson Adegboyega At just 29 years old, Princess Opeyemi Bright has been sworn in as the youngest Mayor in the United Kingdom. Princess Bright now holds the prestigious title of First Citizen of the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, following her inauguration on Friday, May 16, 2025. Born in the UK to Nigerian parents, her election has been… []
— Valentine Ikechukwu By St. Johnson Adegboyega Valentine Ikechukwu a 16-year old UK based Nigerian who drowned in a lake at Colwick Country Park on April 30, has been recovered. It was learnt, in a statement shared on Facebook by Nottinghamshire Police and sighted by our correspondent, on Thursday, that the 16-year-old had got into trouble while swimming in the lake. It was noted… []
— Colin Huang By St. Johnson Adegboyega Colin Huang, the 44-year-old founder of Temu, has risen to the position of China’s richest man, dethroning Zhong Shanshan the bottled-water tycoon and founder of Nongfu Spring, who had held the title since April 2021. According to the Bloomberg Billionaire Index, Huang, a serial entrepreneur, now boasts a net worth of $48.7 billion (€44.50 billion). Known for his… []
— Fighter Jets By Adeola Idris A devastating mid-air collision between two Rafale jets in eastern France on Wednesday resulted in the loss of two lives, President Emmanuel Macron confirmed. The rare and tragic accident involved a training mission gone wrong, leaving one pilot ejected and another two crew members missing. In a heartfelt message on social media, President Macron mourned the loss of Captain… []
–— Prof. Wole Soyinka, fmr President Donald Trump By Adeola Idris Nobel Laureate, Prof. Wole Soyinka has described former American President, Donald Trump as a menace, a danger to the world and a consummate liar. Soyinka, in an interview with TheNEWS to mark his 90th birthday, Trump is not as clever as he thought he was. “But he did one thing. He studied and he… []
— Former President Donald Trump at a rally Saturday evening By St. Johnson Adegboyega The FBI has revealed the identity of the shooter who tried to assassinate former President Donald Trump at a rally Saturday evening in Butler, Pennsylvania, north of Pittsburgh. Twenty-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, of Bethel Park, a suburb of Pittsburgh, was identified as the gunman who fired shots at Trump. Bethel Park is about… []
— Sean Combs aka P-Diddy By St. Johnson Adegboyega Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has been hit with another abuse lawsuit. The scandal-plagued rapper, 54, who has just apologised for beating his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura after footage emerged of the 2016 assault, is being accused by former model Crystal McKinney of forcing her to perform a sex act on him after allegedly promising her a career boost…. []