In March, Vladimir Putin sent Donald Trump a previously unseen portrait of the former president, delivered by Trump envoy Steve Witkoff, it has now been revealed. Described at the time as “a beautiful portrait” by a “leading Russian artist,” the painting itself remained under wraps until today, April 22. Nikas Safronov, one of Russia’s most …
Iranian Foreign minister to visit China on Tuesday
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is scheduled to visit China on Tuesday ahead of the third round of nuclear talks between Tehran and Washington, the Iranian foreign ministry announced. The visit underscores ongoing diplomatic efforts to revive dialogue on Iran’s nuclear programme, with China having been a key signatory of the 2015 nuclear agreement known …
Pdp Will Bounce Back – Abia Leaders Say
The leadership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia State has expressed strong confidence in the party’s ability to bounce back and reclaim its former influence in the state and across Nigeria by 2027. Speaking at the Abia North stakeholders meeting on Sunday, held at the country home of …
NAHCON Chair Calls For Teamwork Among Board Members
The Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Professor Saleh Usman, has urged non-executive board members to work together as a team to ensure the success of their mandate. This call comes against the backdrop of a petition filed against him by some non-executive board members. In a statement personally signed by Professor …
Easter: PDP Preaches Optimism, National Rebirth, Urges Introspection By Leaders
Calls On APC-Led FG To Rescind All Its Anti-People, Life-Discounting Policies The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has felicitated with Nigerians on the occasion of Easter and charged all leaders at all levels, sectors and spheres to use the occasion for deeper introspection and rededicate themselves to a life of selfless service and pursuit of the …
Coalition Promises $750 Million Crime Crackdown on Eve of Early Voting
Peter Dutton has made a last-ditch effort to shift the focus of the federal election to crime, unveiling a $750 million policy package just a day before early voting begins. The Opposition Leader announced plans to introduce a UK-style child sex offender register, allowing parents to check if individuals in contact with their children have …
South Africa’s Deputy President escapes assassination as gunmen open gunfire on his bulletproof car
South Africa’s Deputy President Paul Mashatile has reportedly survived a suspected assassination attempt after gunmen opened fire on his official bulletproof vehicle along the N12 highway. The incident occurred as Mashatile and his security convoy were returning from an ANC National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held at the Birchwood Hotel in Boksburg. According to reports, …
US Supreme Court stops Trump from deporting migrants
The United States Supreme Court has issued a dramatic late-night order blocking President Donald Trump’s controversial use of the centuries-old Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan migrants without due process. The emergency ruling, which came as the administration prepared to carry out additional deportations, halts the use of the 1798 law, last employed during World …
Donald Trump takes aim at his opponents in Easter message filled with vitriol
President Donald Trump’s Easter message focused less on the Christian holiday and more on attacking political rivals, including former President Joe Biden and judges, over immigration policy. Minutes after sharing a more traditional Easter message on Truth Social, saying he and first lady Melania Trump “would like to wish everyone a very Happy Easter,” the …
Zelenskyy: Russia Pretending To Ceasefire, Attacked 387 Times
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Russia of pretending to honor a ceasefire while continuing military aggression across the frontlines. In a post on his official X (formerly Twitter) account on Sunday, Zelenskyy cited a report from Ukraine’s Commander-in-Chief, Oleksandr Syrskyi, confirming that Russian forces were still launching attacks …