United States President Donald Trump has indicated that his administration is preparing to expand military operations against drug cartels to include land-based strikes, following recent maritime attacks in the eastern Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. The POTUS threatened to carry out military strikes on Mexican soil to target drug cartels, said the elections in Venezuela will only happen after his plan to “rebuild the country,” and suggested his own morality, not international law, served as the only check on his power, in two separate interviews with the New York Times and Fox News released on Thursday night. Speaking during an interview...
Super Eagles’ Bonus Dispute Resolved Ahead Of Algeria Quarter-Final
The Super Eagles will travel to Marrakech this afternoon to continue preparations for their Saturday quarter-final clash against Algeria, following the resolution of a bonus payment dispute. On Thursday, August 7, the team had initially decided not to travel due to unpaid match bonuses from four previous fixtures against Tanzania, Tunisia, Uganda, and Mozambique. The situation had left many Nigerian football fans disappointed, especially after the team’s flawless record in the group stage, winning all four games to reach the quarter-finals. An official from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) had previously confirmed that the payments were in progress: “The monies...
Manchester United To Stick With Darren Fletcher As Caretaker
Sky Sports reports that it is unlikely Michael Carrick and Ole Gunnar Solskjær will work together at Manchester United, as the club prefers to take a patient approach. According to Rob Dorsett, caretaker manager Darren Fletcher is expected to lead the team against Brighton after impressing during his first outing. Fletcher previously took charge in the 2-2 draw against Burnley on January 7. Manchester United have been without a permanent manager since Ruben Amorim was sacked on Monday, January 5, and the club plans to wait until the end of the season before appointing a full-time replacement.
Former Ghanaian Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta Detained By ICE Over Visa Status.
Ken Ofori-Atta, the former Ghanaian finance minister who has been a fugitive from his country’s justice system since February last year, has been taken into custody by US immigration authorities, his legal team revealed. Ofori-Atta, who has been in the US since December 2024 seeking medical treatment, faces 78 counts of corruption and corruption-related offences in Ghana, and the country’s Attorney-General has formally requested his extradition. Lawyers from Menka-Premo, Osei-Bonsu, Bruce-Cathline and Partners said in a statement that Ofori-Atta “has a pending petition for adjustment of status, which authorizes a person to stay in the US legally past the period...
Decoding Job Description, A Key To Smarter Career Moves
In today’s competitive job market, understanding job descriptions is more than just skimming through bullet points. For career-minded individuals, decoding a job description is an essential skill that helps determine fit, expectations, and alignment with personal and professional goals. Job titles can be misleading. A “Coordinator” in one company might handle administrative tasks, while in another, they’re managing projects and leading teams. Always read beyond the title, dive into the responsibilities and required qualifications. This gives you a clearer picture of what the role actually entails. Pay attention to keywords and recurring phrases. These often reflect the company’s priorities. For...
Nigerian Minister Of State For Finance Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite Releases Statement Over Super Eagles Unpaid AFCON Bonuses
Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite: “The Federal Government and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have successfully streamlined the foreign exchange processing to ensure our players are rewarded without further delay. “Going forward, the process will be fully streamlined to ensure faster, more predictable disbursements aligned with international best practice.”
Former School Bus Aide Pleads Guilty To Assaulting 3 Students With Autism
A former school aide pleaded guilty to a dozen charges for assaulting children on a school bus. According to the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office, a criminal investigation into 30-year-old Kiarra Jones was launched after a parent of a nonverbal child with autism reported that her son came home with bruises on his foot. Upon contacting the transportation director for Littleton Public Schools, the district attorney’s office said surveillance from the bus camera system was reviewed. They said the footage showed that the boy had been physically assaulted by Jones on the bus multiple times, dating back to February 2024....
U.S Charges 28-Year-Old Babatunde Afuwape With First Degree Murder In The Death Of A University Student.
Police have made an arrest in the death of a University of Toronto student who was gunned down near the Scarborough campus on December 23. Shivank Avasthi, 20, was pronounced deceased at the scene on the Highland Creek Trail after officers responded to reports of a person with serious injuries. At a news conference at police headquarters on January 7, it was announced that 28-year-old Babatunde Afuwape was arrested and charged with First Degree Murder. “This was a deeply tragic case,” said Detective Sergeant Stacey McCabe. “Shivank was a third year U of T student from India. He was young,...
Togo, Niger, and Benin Accumulate N25bn in Unpaid Electricity Bills to Nigeria, NERC says
Togo, Niger and Benin currently owe Nigeria about N25bn ($17.8m) for electricity supplied under bilateral cross-border power agreements, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has disclosed. In its Q3 2025 report, NERC said the three countries were invoiced $18.69m for electricity supplied during the quarter but paid only $7.12m, leaving a large portion unpaid. The commission also revealed that outstanding debts from previous quarters pushed the total unpaid amount to $17.8m, highlighting Nigeria’s continued supply of power despite weak remittance by some international customers. The regulator identified the international offtakers as Compagnie Énergie Électrique du Togo, Société Béninoise d’Énergie Électrique of the Republic of...