Friday, October 9, 2026

ADEFEMOLA AKINTADE

September 12, 2025

Trump destroys USAID’s multimillion-dollar contraceptives meant for Nigeria, others

“The administration will no longer supply abortifacient birth control under the guise of foreign aid,” said a U.S. official.

Donald Trump and contraceptives
September 11, 2025

British PM Starmer fires UK’s ambassador to U.S. over Epstein files

“The depth and extent of Peter Mandelson’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein is materially different from that known at the time of his appointment,” said the UK government.

Peter Mandelson
September 10, 2025

Trump supporter Charlie Kirk dies after shooting

According to the police, Mr Kirk’s shooter has been arrested and is in custody.

Charlie Kirk
September 9, 2025

Court rejects Trump’s appeal in Jean E Carroll’s $83.3 million defamation ruling

Having heard arguments from both parties, the court dismissed Mr Trump’s immunity argument that the ruling does not exempt him from being liable for the charges.

Jean E Carroll
September 8, 2025
Donald Trump official portrait
September 4, 2025

Court favours Harvard in new ruling, calls Trump’s seizure of research funding illegal

Harvard is the only institution that challenged Mr Trump’s administration over the termination of $2.2 billion funding, arguing it was illegal.

Donald Trump and Harvard University
September 3, 2025

Tinubu lies, says dollar to naira exchange was N1,900 when he took over

“When I took over, it was N1,900 to a dollar. It’s N1,450 now. It’s been stabilising there,” said Mr Tinubu.

Bola Tinubu sleeping; stash of naira and dollars
September 3, 2025

We’re not afraid of Trump, Nigeria’s revenue doing well: Tinubu

“Today, I’m standing before you. I can brag that Nigeria is not borrowing a dime from a local bank,” Mr Tinubu said on Tuesday.

Trump and Tinubu in suit
August 26, 2025

Gambian stakeholders validate landmark climate change bill, laud Natural Eco Capital

With the validation complete, the bill will be presented to the Cabinet and the National Assembly for enactment into law.

Participants at the Validation Workshop for the Climate Change Bill and Policy
August 26, 2025

No special visas for Nigerian immigrants as claimed by Tinubu govt: Japan

“There are no plans to take measures to promote the acceptance of immigrants or issue special visas for residents of African countries,” said Japan.

Tinubu in Japan