Alhaji Musa Maina Dumburi, a former Yobe State Commissioner for Agriculture and one-time Commissioner for Environment, has passed away at the age of 70. His death was confirmed on Saturday by Musa Mustapha, who represents Yobe East, in a statement shared on Facebook. Expressing deep sorrow, the senator described Dumburi as a brilliant agriculturist …
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has told European leaders that Washington is seeking to renew its alliance with Europe — but on terms consistent with Donald Trump’s vision for a reshaped global order. Addressing policymakers at the Munich Security Conference, Rubio described the United States as “a child of Europe,” stressing that both sides “belong together.” He …
Visitors to the United Kingdom who require a visa will no longer be issued physical visa documents starting February 25, 2026. UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) announced the update in a post on X on Friday, stating that eligible travellers will instead receive an electronic visa (eVisa). Applicants must create a UKVI account to access …
NFL star Stefon Diggs appeared in court on Friday, February 13, and pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from the alleged assault of his personal chef, just days after featuring for the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX. The 32-year-old wide receiver was arraigned at Dedham District Court alongside members of his legal team, …
Norway’s former prime minister, Thorbjørn Jagland, has been formally charged with aggravated corruption following a police investigation into alleged links with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, according to his legal team. Elden Law Firm, which represents Jagland, confirmed the charge on Thursday, stressing that the former leader strongly denies all allegations. Norway’s economic and environmental …
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has suggested that Donald Trump is keen to secure a peace agreement in Ukraine ahead of the United States midterm elections later this year, arguing that such a breakthrough would represent a major political victory for the American leader. Speaking in an interview with The Atlantic, Zelenskyy said the “most advantageous …
U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered the redeployment of the USS Gerald R. Ford—the United States Navy’s largest and most advanced aircraft carrier—from the Caribbean Sea to the Middle East, in a move aimed at intensifying pressure on Iran amid stalled nuclear diplomacy and rising regional tensions. The Ford is set to join the USS …
Adam Mosseri has rejected claims that Instagram is “clinically addictive,” as he testified in a landmark court case that could redefine how tech companies are held accountable for alleged harm to young users. Mosseri appeared in court on Wednesday, February 12, becoming the first executive to testify in a lawsuit against Meta Platforms, the parent …
The reputation of the British Royal Family is “on the line” over its handling of the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, according to a United States congressman, who has urged King Charles III to take decisive action regarding his brother, Prince Andrew. Democratic Representative Suhas Subramanyam said he hopes the King will “do the right thing” by …
New figures released by the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) show that Nigerian states collectively spent N455.38 billion on servicing foreign debt in 2025, marking a significant rise from N362.08 billion recorded in 2024. The increase of N93.30 billion, equivalent to 25.77 per cent year-on-year growth, underscores the growing pressure external loan obligations are placing …
