President Donald Trump’s new ban on travel to the U.S. by citizens from 12 mainly African and Middle Eastern countries took effect Monday amid rising tension over the president’s escalating campaign of immigration enforcement. The new proclamation, which Trump signed last week, applies to citizens of Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen. It also imposes heightened restrictions on people from Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan and Venezuela who are outside the U.S. and don’t hold a valid visa. The new ban does not revoke visas previously issued to people from countries on the list,...
Ronaldo Leads Portugal to Third International Title After Epic Battle with Spain
Portugal claimed their second-ever UEFA Nations League title—and third major international trophy—following a dramatic 120-minute encounter and penalty shootout victory over Spain. Spain struck first through Martín Zubimendi in the 21st minute, but just five minutes later, Nuno Mendes drew Portugal level. In first-half stoppage time, Mikel Oyarzabal restored Spain’s lead with a well-placed finish. Cristiano Ronaldo had a relatively quiet second half, but as he has done so many times before, he rose to the occasion. A cross from Nuno Mendes found the Portugal captain in the box, and Ronaldo calmly slotted the ball past Spain’s goalkeeper Unai Simón...
New Disputes Emerge Ahead Of US-China Trade Talks In London
U.S.-China trade talks in London this week are expected to take up a series of fresh disputes that have buffeted relations, threatening a fragile truce over tariffs. Both sides agreed in Geneva last month to a 90-day suspension of most of the 100%-plus tariffs they had imposed on each other in an escalating trade war that had sparked fears of recession. Since then, the U.S. and China have exchanged angry words over advanced semiconductors that power artificial intelligence, “rare earths” that are vital to carmakers and other industries, and visas for Chinese students at American universities. President Donald Trump spoke at length with Chinese leader Xi Jinping...
Abia State Governor Alex Otti And Aide Escapes Assassination Attempt
Governor Alex Otti and aide, Chaka Chukwumerije, narrowly escaped an assassination attempt when unknown gûnmen opened fire on his vehicle along the Okigwe–Umuahia Road
Chelsea Confirms Retained And Released Players
The list of Chelsea players who have been retained or released by the club at the end of the 2024/25 season has been announced by the Premier League. Four players will depart Chelsea at the end of this month, when their current contracts expire on 30 June. Goalkeeper Lucas Bergstrom brings his six years with the Blues to an end. He joined us from Turun Palloseura in his native Finland during the 2018/19 campaign and rose through the ranks in our Academy. In addition to featuring regularly for our youth sides, Bergstrom was named among the substitutes for our senior team on...
Chelsea Complete Signing, Welcomes Mamadou Sarr
Chelsea is delighted to confirm the transfer of Mamadou Sarr from Ligue 1 side RC Strasbourg, with the defender signing a contract until 2033. Mamadou was a regular for Strasbourg during the 2024/25 campaign and played a key role in the French team securing qualification for European football next season. The 19-year-old made 28 appearances across all competitions and helped the club seal a place in next season’s UEFA Conference League play-off. Mamadou first showed his high potential in the academy of RC Lens before joining Lyon. Having progressed through the club’s youth ranks, he made his senior debut during...
Photos: Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun Says Cultural Festivals Like Ojude Oba Attracts Global Visibility
“As an administration committed to building our future together, we firmly believe that cultural festivals like Ojúde Ọba play a critical role in promoting our local economy, attracting global visibility, and preserving our rich heritage.” —-Governor Dapo Abiodun
Tyler Perry Movie ‘Straw’ Among Top Ten Movies In America
“All I can say is I’m humbled. This brings me to my knees in gratitude!! Thank you all so much. I thank God for you.” —Tyler Perry
Sanwo-Olu Appreciates FG For Support, Unveils Three New Train Sets For The Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Blue Line
Lagos state governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in a statement revealed: “I unveiled three new train sets for the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Blue Line at the National Theatre Station. “Each set includes four cars, and with this addition, we are doubling our current passenger capacity on the Blue Line. This will directly improve the commute for thousands of Lagosians, reducing wait times, speeding up journeys, and making the system more reliable overall. Our goal is to have trains arriving every 10 minutes. “I’m deeply grateful to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Federal Government for their strong support. From procurement...