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Pirates attack passenger boat in Rivers, abduct five

Hoodlums suspected to be pirates have attacked a passenger boat in the waterways between Degema and Akuku-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State, abducting five passengers. It was gathered that the boat was travelling from Bills in the December Local Government Area of Rivers State to Port Harcourt when the incident occurred. A source said

Rwanda marks 31 years of post-genocide, calls for global action

Rwanda’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Christophe Bazivamo, has called for global cooperation in combating genocide ideology to prevent the recurrence of atrocities similar to the 1994 genocide in Rwanda. His remarks came during the 31st Commemoration of the Genocide Against the Tutsi, known as Kwibuka31, held on Monday in Abuja. The event, organised in partnership

‘Enough is enough,’ Ribadu condemns Plateau killings

The National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has condemned the recent deadly attacks in Plateau State, describing them as unacceptable and calling for collective action to end the cycle of violence. Gunmen had last week stormed several villages in the Bokkos Local Government Area of the state, killing no fewer than 50 people. Speaking during

FG must stop pretending, Plateau killings are genocide – Dalung

Former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration for what he described as its complacency in tackling the persistent insecurity in Plateau State. Dalung expressed his concerns during the Arise TV Morning Show interview on Monday. His remarks followed the killing of over 50 people in Bokkos Local

EFCC nabs man for buying bank account details, N2m fraud

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have arrested one Olawole Sunday, a suspected internet fraudster, accused of purchasing bank account details from individuals to perpetrate financial crimes. A statement on Monday by the EFCC’s head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, said Sunday’s fraudulent scheme involved recruiting young individuals to open multiple bank

Trump defends tariffs on Nigeria, China, others

President Donald Trump has defended his administration’s sweeping tariff increases on multiple countries, including Nigeria and China, insisting the United States is finally reclaiming its economic power after years of being taken advantage of. The new tariffs, according Trump on Monday, target imported goods across various sectors, and Trump warned nations not to retaliate or

Peter Obi still in Labour Party, says Obidient Movement leader

The National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement Worldwide, Yunusa Tanko, has affirmed that former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, remains a member of the Labour Party, despite speculations about his defection. Tanko dismissed claims that Obi has joined the Social Democratic Party, stating that such rumours are unfounded. Speaking on Channels Television’s Morning Brief programme

Saudi Ban: Nigeria not affected, says FG

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday clarified that Nigeria is not on the list of countries facing an entry ban into Saudi Arabia from April 13. Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar issued the clarification through a statement by his Special Assistant on Media and Communications Strategy, Alkasim Abdulkadir. The minister said Saudi authorities have

Trump threatens further 50% tariffs on China

US President Donald Trump threatens steep additional tariffs on Chinese imports if Beijing does not drop its retaliation plans, adding that Washington is open to negotiations with other countries. “If China does not withdraw its 34 percent increase on top of their long-standing trade abuses by tomorrow, April 8, 2025, the United States will impose

Labour Party backs Abure, condemns Otti’s ‘anti-party activities

The National Executive Council of the Labour Party has passed a vote of confidence in the Julius Abure-led National Working Committee. This was part of the resolutions at the party’s NEC meeting held in Abuja on Monday. In a communique read out by the National Secretary, Alhaji Ibrahim Umar-Farouk, the NEC expressed satisfaction with the

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Trump pleads not guilty to 34 felony counts

Haberman reveals why Trump attacked judge and his family in speech

CNN political contributor Maggie Haberman explains the reasoning behind Donald Trump's attacks on the judge and his family during a speech at his Mar-a-Lago resort after he was arraigned on felony charges.

What to know about the Trump indictment on the eve of his court appearance

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Russian authorities detain suspect over St. Petersburg cafe blast

Video shows moment of deadly explosion at cafe in Russia

A well-known Russian military blogger, Vladlen Tatarsky, was killed in an explosion at a cafe in St. Petersburg, authorities said. CNN's Matthew Chance reports.

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich appeals against arrest, Russian state media says

Suspected Chinese spy balloon was able to transmit information back to Beijing

The suspected Chinese spy balloon that transited the US earlier this year was able to capture imagery and collect some signals intelligence from US military sites, a source familiar with the matter tells CNN.

Beijing promised to 'fight back' over Taiwan leader's US visit. But this time it has more to lose

An anticipated meeting between Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen and US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in California this week has sparked concerns of a repeat of the pressure campaign China launched last year when then-Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taipei.

'Scary, cold, hungry and lonely': Volunteer soldier shares experience on front line

A young volunteer soldier, Akula, who signed up for the war at the beginning of the Russian invasion is now dealing with the trauma of war. He spoke to CNN's David McKenzie about his time on the front lines and how it has affected his mental health.

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