President Donald Trump has launched a scathing critique of a female Bishop who made a heartfelt plea for compassion towards immigrants and members of the LGBTQ community during a prayer service. Trump’s remarks came after attending the service at the Washington National Cathedral on Tuesday, January 21, the first full day of his presidency. The …
President Trump grants full pardon to Ross Ulbricht, creator of notorious dark website Silk Road
US President, Donald Trump has granted an unconditional pardon to the creator of the notorious dark web page Silk Road in honor of the ‘Libertarian Movement.’ Ross Ulbricht, 40, was arrested in 2013 because the dark website he founded facilitated the sale of illicit drugs using cryptocurrency. In 2015, he was sentenced to two life …
Borussia Dortmund Sack Nuri Sahin After Seven Months in Charge
German football club Borussia Dortmund has parted ways with manager Nuri Sahin after just seven months in charge. The former Dortmund and Real Madrid midfielder’s tenure came to an end following a 2-1 loss to Bologna on Tuesday night. Reports from Sky Germany and Bild confirm that Sahin was dismissed later that evening, with players …
Ex-Convict Rearrested for Theft Eight Days After Pardon in Osun
Eight days after being granted a state pardon by Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke on December 24, 2024, Sunday Omisakin, an ex-convict, has found himself back behind bars. Omisakin, who was number eight on the pardon list, was accused of breaking into a home in the Iludun area of Osogbo on January 3, 2025. He …
Chris Brown Files $500 Million Lawsuit Against Warner Bros. Over Defamation Claims in Documentary
American R&B artist Chris Brown has initiated a $500 million lawsuit against Warner Bros., accusing the media giant of defamation and emotional distress following the release of the docuseries Chris Brown: A History of Violence. The lawsuit, filed on January 21 in California’s Superior Court for Los Angeles County, also names the production company …
24 Democratic states and cities sue over Donald Trump’s bid to end birthright citizenship
Twenty-four Democratic-led states and cities are suing President Donald Trump’s bid to end birthright citizenship in the US. The lawsuits allege that a Trump executive order signed on Monday, January 20, violates the 14th Amendment of the Constitution, which gives a constitutional right of citizenship to all children born in the United States. “Despite a …
NDLEA arraigns woman and two others for importing 28kg drug
A woman, Oluwakemi Akala and two men, Onyekachi Aguguo and Tsolaye Eburajolo, were on Tuesday arraigned by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency before the Federal High Court in Lagos for allegedly dealing in 28 kilogrammes of Cannabis Indica. The trio are facing two counts bordering on conspiracy and importing of the hard drugs preferred …
Iga Świątek Defeats Emma Navarro to Reach Australian Open Semifinals
Iga Świątek showcased her dominance once again on Wednesday afternoon, defeating American eighth seed Emma Navarro in straight sets to advance to the semifinals of the Australian Open in Melbourne. The world No. 2 delivered an emphatic 6-1, 6-2 victory, cementing her status as the tournament’s frontrunner. Świątek has bulldozed through the competition, dropping just …
Novak Djokovic Overcomes Carlos Alcaraz in Thrilling Australian Open Quarterfinal
Novak Djokovic secured his 50th Grand Slam semifinal appearance with a spectacular performance against Spanish third seed Carlos Alcaraz in a match that will be remembered as one of the Australian Open’s finest. The 24-time Grand Slam champion triumphed 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 in a contest that stretched into the early hours of the morning, …
Canadian PM promises a strong response if US imposes tariffs
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has vowed a strong response if U.S. President Donald Trump moves forward with a proposed 25 percent tariff on Canadian imports, a measure Trump signaled could take effect as early as February. “Canada will respond and everything is on the table,” Trudeau said during a news conference at a cabinet …