Nigerian Pilgrim Dies Following Brief Illness In Makkah
A female pilgrim from Plateau State has died in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, due to complications related to diabetes, according to a statement by Mr. Daiyabu Dauda, Executive Secretary of the Plateau State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board. The pilgrim, whose identity was not disclosed, passed away on Monday at King Abdul’aziz Hospital after she was rushed there for emergency care. “When the...
South Korea Begins Voting To Elect New President
South Koreans began voting Tuesday in a snap presidential election, concluding months of political upheaval following former President Yoon Suk Yeol’s controversial imposition of martial law and subsequent impeachment. Polling stations opened at 6:00 a.m. local time in districts across the country, including Seoul’s Munrae-dong area, where a small group of elderly voters queued early to cast their ballots. “We were...
Partial Ceasefire Agreed As Russia, Ukraine Plan Exchange Of 12,000 Dead Soldiers
In a tentative step toward ending over three years of war, Russia has offered Ukraine a partial ceasefire lasting two to three days, while both countries have agreed to exchange the bodies of 6,000 fallen soldiers each, as well as certain categories of prisoners of war. The outcomes followed the latest round of peace negotiations held on Monday in Istanbul,...
Elon Musk Launches XChat To Compete With WhatsApp, Telegram
Technology entrepreneur Elon Musk has officially launched XChat, a new messaging feature on X (formerly Twitter), marking a pivotal move in his vision to transform the platform into an all-encompassing “everything app”. With XChat, Musk is positioning X to compete directly with global messaging giants like WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal. The new feature integrates secure communication tools, including end-to-end encryption,...
”Terrorists Penetrates Nigeria, W’African Coastline” – US
General Michael Langley, the Commander of the United States Africa Command, has expressed concern about the increasing attempts of terrorists and extremist organisations in the Sahel to reach the coast of West Africa. Describing recent attacks in Nigeria, the wider Sahel, and the Lake Chad Basin as deeply troubling, Langley warned that terrorist access to the coast would significantly boost...
Trump Okays Chinese Students Amidst Academia Crackdown
US President Donald Trump told reporters late Friday that he wanted to reassure Chinese international students studying in the nation that everything would be alright despite his administration's crackdown on academia. Trump’s administration this week said it would specifically target permissions for Chinese students, in its latest broadside against US higher education. But when asked Friday what message he would send...
VIDEO: Finnish Court Holds Pre-Trial Hearing For Simon Ekpa On Terrorism Charges
Simon Ekpa, a former local councillor from Lahti, Finland, appeared in the Päijät-Häme District Court on Friday for a pre-trial hearing to face terrorism-related charges. The charges include participation in a terrorist organization and publicly inciting crimes for terrorist purposes, linked to his involvement in a separatist movement seeking the independence of the Biafra region in southeastern Nigeria. https://youtu.be/e4aR5AzRn1w Prosecutors allege...
Macron Warns Of Possible Sanctions Against Israel Over Gaza Crisis
French President Emmanuel Macron has warned that France may impose sanctions on Israel unless the Tel Aviv government responds urgently to the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Speaking during a visit to Singapore on Friday, Macron emphasized that the international community cannot remain passive as Palestinians in Gaza face a growing hunger emergency amid a nearly three-month blockade. “The humanitarian...
France Set To Implement Public Smoking Restrictions From July 1
Starting July 1, 2025, France will implement a smoking ban in outdoor public spaces frequented by children, including beaches, parks, bus stops, school entrances, and sports venues. The announcement was made on Thursday, May 29, by Health and Family Minister Catherine Vautrin. “Tobacco must disappear where there are children. The freedom to smoke stops where children’s right to breathe clean air starts,”...
Trump’s Tariff Policies To Remain In Effect Following Appeals Court Ruling
US President Donald Trump received a temporary legal boost for his hardline trade strategy on Thursday, as an appeals court issued a stay that allows his sweeping import tariffs on China and other nations to remain in place—for now. The decision provides short-term relief for the administration after the US Court of International Trade ruled on Wednesday that Trump had...
