House Republicans chose Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan as their next minority leader following a decisive closed-door ballot on Capitol Hill. The Ohio conservative defeated Majority Leader Steve Scalise to lead the party into the next legislative session.
A 56-year-old London worker has been found guilty of nine criminal fraud charges after secretly holding five full-time public sector positions at the same time. Prosecutors revealed he collected more than £284,000 in taxpayer funds while contracted to work 183 hours weekly across separate government departments.
The Canadian federal government has officially transitioned its rural immigration pilot into a permanent economic pathway for skilled workers. The policy change helps 14 participating rural communities secure long-term talent while offering foreign workers a reliable route to permanent residence.
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The Independent National Electoral Commission has purged 1,609,553 invalid and deceased entries from Nigeria's national voter roll ahead of the 2027 general elections. Electoral authorities also confirmed that 54 officials across 10 states face disciplinary sanctions and potential prosecution for facilitating registration fraud.
President Donald Trump revealed that Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang told him directly that he had no knowledge a woman with whom he had an affair was an alleged Chinese intelligence operative. Trump confirmed that federal authorities are reviewing the broader controversy while expressing personal confidence that the tech leader will be cleared.
The United States Department of State has updated its highest-tier travel warnings, urging American citizens to avoid visiting 23 specific nations under any circumstances. Officials caution that active armed conflict, kidnapping, arbitrary detention, and nonexistent consular support present life-threatening dangers in these destinations.
Aliko Dangote confirmed that the public offering for his $20 billion petroleum refinery fell short of its goal to enroll ten million retail shareholders despite generating subscription demand worth approximately ₦6.4 trillion. Addressing business leaders in Lagos, the industrialist attributed the shortfall to strict subscription deadlines and access hurdles, even as cross-border interest spanned 1
French authorities have formally accused an offensive cyber unit within Iran’s Revolutionary Guards of orchestrating coordinated hacks on commercial supermarket refrigerators across the country. The intrusion struck 700 grocery stores overnight, spoiling millions of euros in food and sparking roughly 20 store fires.
Johnny Depp has signaled an official return to mainstream cinema with upcoming studio features and a willingness to reprise Captain Jack Sparrow. Long-time franchise collaborator Jerry Bruckheimer is developing a new screenplay as major film distributors welcome the actor back to North American theatres.
President Donald Trump argued that widespread public anger over conflict with Iran, rising domestic gasoline prices, and growing anti-Israel sentiment triggered the Republican Party's midterm election defeat. In an extensive interview with CBS's 60 Minutes, the president defended his military strikes against Tehran's nuclear sites while asserting that Republican candidates failed because he was no
A London crown court judge handed British actor and comedian Russell Brand a ten-and-a-half-year prison term on Monday following his conviction for raping a fan and sexually assaulting three other women. The sentencing judge condemned the 51-year-old as a predatory figure who exploited his celebrity status, ruling that Brand will serve at least seven years behind bars before becoming eligible for
Nvidia shares fell by more than six percent on Monday morning after directors launched an independent inquiry into chief executive Jensen Huang following his admission of an extramarital relationship with an executive flagged by intelligence agencies. The semiconductor giant affirmed that core proprietary technologies and state security remain uncompromised, while Beijing dismissed the espionage n
At least seven passengers, including a train driver, have died and more than 100 sustained severe injuries following a rear-end rail crash south of Cairo. Public prosecutors and rescue teams spent the night clearing derailed coaches as President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi ordered an immediate inquiry into signal and operational failures.
House Republicans chose Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan as their next minority leader following a decisive closed-door ballot on Capitol Hill. The Ohio conservative defeated Majority Leader Steve Scalise to lead the party into the next legislative session.
The United States House of Representatives has scheduled comprehensive congressional sessions to scrutinise Nigeria’s security record and human rights protections. Federal lawmakers will review civilian safety in the country’s Middle Belt and evaluate international policy responses.
A major documentary investigation reveals how talent management executives booked young aspiring models for photoshoots at Jeffrey Epstein’s Florida estate while he was serving a criminal sentence.
A three-year joint media investigation has published allegations from multiple women accusing the British entertainer of grooming and inappropriate sexual behaviour. David Walliams has strongly denied the claims, maintaining that he has never broken the law or engaged in predatory conduct.
Super Eagles maestro Jay-Jay Okocha captivated fans with vintage footwork as Nigeria Legends defeated Africa Legends 2-1 at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena. The star-studded showcase celebrated African football heritage and marked the enduring legacy of Nigeria's historic 1996 Olympic gold triumph.
A Spanish police officer and a police dog died Tuesday after an explosive device inside a backpack detonated outside a residential building in Oviedo. A second officer was critically injured as national security forces launched a widespread manhunt for the armed suspect.
Nvidia shares fell by more than six percent on Monday morning after directors launched an independent inquiry into chief executive Jensen Huang following his admission of an extramarital relationship with an executive flagged by intelligence agencies. The semiconductor giant affirmed that core proprietary technologies and state security remain uncompromised, while Beijing dismissed the espionage n
At least seven passengers, including a train driver, have died and more than 100 sustained severe injuries following a rear-end rail crash south of Cairo. Public prosecutors and rescue teams spent the night clearing derailed coaches as President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi ordered an immediate inquiry into signal and operational failures.
Iranian leadership has issued a two-day ultimatum threatening severe military retaliation if United States and Israeli operations continue across regional fronts. United States President Donald Trump stated that fresh strikes remain unlikely if diplomatic talks advance, but warned that three naval carrier strike groups remain positioned and combat-ready.
