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US President, Donald Trump stated on Saturday that the US could take control of Cuba “almost immediately,” describing the island nation as being “in trouble”, Fox News reported. Speaking to reporters, the president linked potential future actions against Havana to the ongoing war with Iran, noting that Washington must first “finish one thing” […]
The United States military says it will pull about 5,000 troops out of Germany amid ongoing tensions with the key European ally concerning the US war against Iran. The Pentagon announced the decision on Friday, days after German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Iran was humiliating the US during the negotiations aimed at ending […]
Amid rising unrest in South Africa, the Nigerian Consulate in the country, in collaboration with the Nigerian Citizens Association in South Africa (NICASA), has offered a free repatriation flight to Nigerians willing to return home permanently. The President of NICASA, Frank Onyekwelu, who spoke to Saturday PUNCH, acknowledged that the situation had forced […]
Gold mining operations in Mali are continuing despite escalating violence, with several international operators maintaining production and, in some cases, strengthening self-funded security to protect personnel and assets. Some operators told Reuters the impact of the unrest has so far been limited. Australian miner Resolute Mining said its Syama gold mine remains fully […]
A suspected kidnapper has been shot dead at Army Post Service Housing Estate, Kurudu, Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The deceased was part of a 7-man gang that invaded the estate around 8:47pm on Thursday. It was gathered that the kidnappers, upon gaining entry into the estate, started shooting […]
A new phase in China–Africa trade has begun, with the first shipment of South African apples entering China under a sweeping zero-tariff policy extended to African partners. With the policy taking effect on May 1, a 24-tonne shipment of apples from South Africa cleared customs in Shenzhen as the first batch under the […]
The Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources has revoked the mining leases of Adamus Resources Limited covering the Akango, Salman, and Nkroful concessions after investigations uncovered illegal mining activities and multiple regulatory violations. In a statement issued on Sunday, April 26, the Ministry said the decision followed findings by the Minerals Commission, which […]
Voting patterns in Kwara State since 2015 indicate that Kwara South has remained the most consistent and strategically important base for the All Progressives Congress (APC), despite shifting dynamics in other parts of the state. Election results across three presidential cycles show that while Kwara Central and Kwara North have fluctuated, Kwara South has maintained […]
A political stakeholder, Hakeem Olayinka Olaosebikan, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to support the emergence of a governorship candidate from Kwara South in the 2027 elections, framing the issue as a test of fairness and political balance in the state. In a statement, Olaosebikan argued that narratives linking insecurity in parts of Kwara […]
The Israeli military confirmed on Saturday, May 2, 2026, that its troops damaged a “religious building” during operations in southern Lebanon, an incident that has drawn sharp international condemnation from religious and humanitarian organizations. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated that the damage occurred in the village of Yaroun while units were working to […]
