The US Supreme Court has rejected President-elect Donald Trump’s last-minute bid to halt his sentencing in the criminal hush-money case. Trump had urged the top court to consider whether he was entitled to an automatic stay of his sentencing, but the justices rejected the application by 5-4. The court, in a rationale for its order …
Lebanon army chief becomes President after two-year vacancy
Lebanon’s lawmakers elected army chief Joseph Aoun as president on Thursday, January 9, ending a two-year vacancy in the position in a step towards addressing the country’s severe financial crisis. Aoun, who turns 61 on Friday, arrived at parliament wearing a dark suit and bright blue tie, a departure from his military uniform, and was …
Sanwo-Olu signs N3.366trn Lagos 2025 budget
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has signed a budget of N3.366 trillion into law for the 2025 fiscal year. Sanwo-Olu’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, disclosed this on X on Thursday, Jan. 9. He wrote: “The budget size is N3.366 trillion meant for the continuation of the great works of the Sanwo-Olu/Hamzat …
Tinubu in closed door meeting with China’s foreign affairs Minister
Nigerian President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu is holding talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Wang Yi, a key figure in the Chinese government and member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China, arrived in Nigeria for a two-day diplomatic visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations. Upon …
Obama and Trump Share a Rare Warm Moment as Past Presidents Unite for Jimmy Carter’s Funeral
All five living U.S. Presidents came together on Thursday, January 9, to honor the life and legacy of former President Jimmy Carter at his funeral in Washington. The historic gathering included President Joe Biden and former Presidents Donald Trump, Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush. Barack Obama arrived solo, without his wife Michelle, …
Mexican President trolls Trump, suggests US should be renamed ‘Mexican America’
Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum criticized Donald Trump’s comments about renaming the Gulf of Mexico, suggesting instead that the United States be called “Mexican America.” Her remarks came in response to Trump’s vow to rename the Gulf of Mexico the “Gulf of America.” During her morning press conference, Sheinbaum presented a 17th-century world map labelling North …
Greenland’s Strategic Importance Highlighted by Trump Administration Pick
Greenland plays a pivotal role in the United States’ national security strategy, according to U.S. Congressman Mike Waltz. Speaking on Wednesday, Waltz, who has been selected as President-elect Donald Trump’s national security adviser, underscored the Arctic island’s value following Trump’s controversial remarks about acquiring Greenland. During an interview with Fox News, Waltz was questioned about …
Australian Prime Minister has unveiled a $200 million investment in housing and infrastructure for regional Western Australia.
Anthony Albanese announces a housing and infrastructure funding package at a press conference in Kununurra, wearing a white shirt and broad-brimmed hat. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has unveiled a $200 million housing and infrastructure funding package aimed at addressing the housing crisis in regional Western Australia. Speaking in Kununurra this morning, Mr. Albanese said the …
Abuja Court orders temporary forfeiture of funds linked to ex-Abia gov
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday ordered the interim forfeiture of over ₦228.4 million, linked to former Abia State Governor Theodore Orji, to the Federal Government. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, represented by its counsel Fadila Yusuf, filed an ex-parte application alleging that the funds were proceeds of money laundering. Justice Emeka …
Elon Musk wants to buy Liverpool FC, billionaire’s father reveals
Elon Musk’s father has confirmed that the billionaire tycoon has confirmed his interest in buying the Premier League football club, Liverpool. Musk, the owner of Tesla, SpaceX, and X with an estimated $418billion worth appears to be turning to football to expand his business empire. During a recent interview on Times Radio in London, …