China’s navy conducts combat patrols near disputed South China Sea shoal
China’s drills near the Scarborough Shoal came as South Korea announced finding new Chinese buoys…
Month: May 2025
Weep not for Ngugi, our ancestor deserves petals not tears, By Owei Lakemfa
[[{“value”:”The eternal bow of Ngugi from the world stage at 87, after 60 years of…
The courage to be wrong, By Osmund Agbo
[[{“value”:”Growing up, I was raised with an inquisitive mind, one that gave preeminence to the…
Two Years in the Saddle: Tinubu, a political strategist, maintains his game
[[{“value”:”Aside from the defections, several voices within opposition parties have joined the APC leadership, governors,…
Could Usyk fight Paul in MMA bout? ‘Positive’ talks held
Oleksandr Usyk and Jake Paul’s teams are considering whether the two could meet in a…
Today on Sky Sports Racing: Chester, Lingfield and Southwell feature
Never So Brave and Myal are set to face off in the feature contest of…
Guatemala jails ex-paramilitaries for 40 years over rapes during civil war
Lawyers for six victims say ‘historic’ decision recognises the plight of survivors who demanded justice…
When Comrade Bene died, By Edwin Madunagu
[[{“value”:”In my eulogy, I faced Bene and rededicated myself to the joint commitment we had…
Olympic boxing champ Imane Khelif requires gender test to continue fighting
World Boxing says Algerian gold medallist must get genetic screening to compete in future events,…
Pentagon chief says ready to ‘fight and win’ against China, urges Asian allies to boost defense spending
While playing up the U.S.’s enduring commitment to the Indo-Pacific region, Hegseth took swipes at…
A least 10 dead, several missing after stone quarry collapses in Indonesia
Rescuers have already pulled a dozen injured people from the debris during a gruelling search…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,192
These are the key events on day 1,192 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
‘Unfriendly and meddling’: Cuba reprimands US diplomat amid rising tensions
US President Donald Trump has signalled a return to his ‘maximum pressure’ campaign against Cuba,…
Trump says China ‘violated’ Geneva deal with US on tariffs, minerals
US President Donald Trump suggested China was in a ‘very bad situation’ until he agreed…
Stablecoins stole the show at Bitcoin 2025 — here’s what the major players said
Stablecoins stole the spotlight at Bitcoin 2025, as U.S. officials backed new legislation to enshrine…
PBS sues Trump for stripping its funds
The lawsuit came three days after a similar case by NPR, which also saw its…
What is Project Esther, the playbook against pro-Palestine movement in US?
Advocates say Trump administration appears to be following Project Esther’s recommendations to crackdown on activism.
South Korea’s presidential favourite has plans for new ‘de facto’ capital
If election frontrunner Lee Jae-myung is elected, Sejong city could replace Seoul as the centre…
Trump says US will lift steel tariffs to 50 percent at Pennsylvania rally
In his campaign-style speech, Trump also hailed a ‘blockbuster agreement’ between Japan’s Nippon Steel and…
UEFA Champions League final: PSG and Inter Milan ‘motivated’ and ‘happy’
Champions League trophy has been out of reach for PSG. That could change in Saturday’s…
