Eswatini Marks 40 Years Of King Mswati III Amid Criticism Over Royal Spending
Eswatini has marked the 40th year of King Mswati III on the throne with large national celebrations featuring marching bands, traditional performances, and public tributes. At the national stadium, crowds cheered as the monarch was praised for his long rule and development initiatives in the small southern African kingdom. Supporters highlighted government programmes such as […]
Angel Smith’s Ex, Soma Anyama, Shares Cryptic Message Amid Marriage Crisis With Tumi
Reality TV star Somadina Anyama, popularly known as Soma, has sparked reactions online after sharing a cryptic post amid the reported collapse of his ex-lover Angel Smith’s marriage to her partner, Tumi. Soma and Angel Smith were romantically involved during the Big Brother Naija All-Stars season in 2023. Their relationship attracted attention at the time, […]
Pentagon Considers Sanctions on NATO Allies, Including Possible Spain Suspension
An internal email from the Pentagon has revealed discussions about possible measures against certain NATO allies over disagreements tied to the ongoing Iran conflict. The message , prepared by top policy adviser Elbridge Colby outlined options that included potentially suspending Spain from NATO and reconsidering U.S. support for the Falkland Islands. A U.S. official familiar […]
Trump, Aides Pursue Election Fraud Claims Despite No Evidence
U.S President Donald Trump and members of his administration have continued efforts to investigate alleged election fraud, even after recent probes found no supporting evidence. Attorney Kurt Olsen, a former Navy SEAL and known election-denier was tasked with uncovering proof of foreign interference in U.S. elections, particularly targeting voting systems used during the 2020 election. […]
Trump Plans Expansion of Refugee Program for White South Africans
Donald Trump’s administration is considering a significant expansion of the U.S. refugee program to admit more white South Africans, according to a report by Reuters on April 23, 2026. Sources familiar with the discussions say officials are weighing an increase of the current refugee cap from 7,500 to as many as 17,500, with a focus […]
Zied Heni Detained After Criticising Judiciary as Crackdown Concerns Grow In Tunisia
Prominent Tunisian journalist Zied Heni has been detained after publishing an article critical of the judiciary, according to his lawyer, in a move that has raised fresh concerns about press freedom in Tunisia. Lawyer Nafaa Laribi said the arrest was ordered by the public prosecutor, though authorities have yet to release an official statement or […]
Justin Ijeh: Obi’s Aim is Mission-Driven, Not Power-Hungry
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting National Publicity Secretary, Obi-Kwankwaso Movement, Justin Ijeh, has said the former presidential candidate of the Labour Party and now a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Peter Obi, is only seeking to be the president of the country to deliver on the common good of all Nigerians and not for personal […]
Airline Operators Threaten Seven-Day Shutdown Over Soaring Jet A1 Fuel Cost
Airline operators across the country on Friday , 24th of April, 2026 have issued a stern ultimatum to fuel suppliers and government regulators, threatening to ground all flights for a full seven days unless the price of Jet A1 aviation fuel is significantly reduced. The announcement was made by one of the airline’s executives, who […]
Man United De Light Returns to Training at Carrington, Marking his First Steps Towards Long-Awaited Return
Manchester United have been handed a timely boost as Matthijs de Ligt was pictured training on the grass at Carrington on Thursday, marking his most significant step towards recovery since being sidelined with a stubborn back injury nearly five months ago. The 26-year-old has been absent since helping the Red Devils to a 2-1 victory […]
US Offers $10m Reward for Iran-linked Iraqi Militia Leader
The United States has announced a $10 million (£8m) reward for information leading to the capture of an Iraqi militia leader backed by Iran, in what officials describe as part of a broader effort to target Tehran-aligned groups. The US State Department said it is seeking details on Hashim Finyan Rahim al-Saraji, also known as […]