At a recent event in Abuja, the former First Lady of Nigeria, Dame Patience Jonathan debunked news circulating on the social media of her husband returning to presidency, however she declared her support for the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, ahead of the 2027 campaign, to ensure president Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election. “We have no plans to return to Villa; rather I will campaign alongside the First Lady in 2027 “I didn’t just know her (Senator Oluremi Tinubu) just because she’s the First Lady, no. We worked together. We worked as a group. “We are groups. We worked when I...
U.S. And China Agree To Cut Tariffs For 90 Days
The US and China have agreed a deal that will significantly cut the import tariffs that both nations have imposed on one another for a 90-day period. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said both countries would lower their reciprocal tariffs by 115% for 90 days. The announcement came after the two countries held talks in Switzerland over the weekend. President Trump had imposed a 145% tariff on Chinese imports, while Beijing responded with a 125% levy on some US goods. However, the US tariffs on Chinese imports will now be cut to 30% for 90 days, while Chinese tariffs on...
Taliban Government Ban Chess, Claims It Is “Considered A Means Of Gambling” In Islamic Sharia Law
The Taliban government in Afghanistan has banned chess until further notice due to fears the game is a source of gambling. Officials said the game has been prohibited indefinitely until its compatibility with Islamic law can be determined. On Sunday, Atal Mashwani, the spokesman of the Taliban government’s sports directorate, said chess in Islamic sharia law is “considered a means of gambling”. “There are religious considerations regarding the sport of chess,” he told AFP news agency. “Until these considerations are addressed, the sport of chess is suspended in Afghanistan.” According to BBC, one cafe owner in Kabul, who has hosted...
Legendary India Batter Kohli Announces Retirement From Test Cricket
Legendary India batter Virat Kohli has announced his immediate retirement from Test cricket. His decision comes before this summer’s five-Test tour of England, which starts on 20 June, and follows captain Rohit Sharma’s retirement on Wednesday. Kohli, 36, has played 123 Tests for India and scored 9,230 runs at an average of 46.85. “It’s been 14 years since I first wore the baggy blue in Test cricket,” Kohli posted on social media. “Honestly, I never imagined the journey this format would take me on. It’s tested me, shaped me, and taught me lessons I’ll carry for life.” Kohli retired from T20...
India-Pakistan Top Military Officials To Speak As Ceasefire Holds
Top military officials from India and Pakistan are due to speak on Monday to discuss finer details of the ceasefire agreed between them over the weekend. The US-brokered ceasefire between the nuclear-armed neighbours appears to have held overnight after nearly four days of intense shelling and aerial incursions from both sides. On Saturday, President Donald Trump announced the ceasefire between India and Pakistan, saying “it was time to stop the current aggression that could have led to the death and destruction of so many, and so much”. Both nations have ceased hostilities since then but say they remain vigilant, warning each other...
“I Hope That This Time, Putin Won’t Be Looking For Excuses As To Why He “Can’t” Make It.” Zelensky Challenges Russia President To Meet Over Ending The War
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky in a statement affirmed he is ready to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin “personally” in Istanbul on Thursday for talks over ending the war. “There is no point in prolonging the killings. And I will be waiting for Putin in Türkiye on Thursday. Personally,” part of his statement in a post on X read. This came shortly after Donald Trump demanded Ukraine agree to Putin’s offer of direct talks between the two countries in Turkey. He had earlier said his country was open to talks with Russia but only after a ceasefire was in place....
Hamas To Release US-Israeli Hostage As Part Of Efforts To Reach Gaza Ceasefire
Hamas says it will release Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander, who is believed to be the last living captive with US nationality in Gaza, as part of efforts to reach a ceasefire agreement. The decision comes ahead of President Donald Trump’s visit to the Middle East on Tuesday. Hamas said it was also intended to facilitate a deal for the entry of humanitarian aid. Gaza has been under an Israeli blockade for 70 days. Earlier a senior Hamas official told the BBC that the Palestinian armed group was holding direct negotiations with a US administration official in Qatar. The Israeli PM’s...
First Group Of White South Africans Leaves For The US After Trump Offered Them Refugee Status
A group of 49 white South Africans departed their homeland Sunday for the United States on a private charter plane having been offered refugee status by the Trump administration under a new program announced in February. The group, which included families and small children, was due to arrive at Dulles International Airport outside Washington on Monday morning local time, according to Collen Msibi, a spokesperson for South Africa’s transport ministry. They are the first Afrikaners — a white minority group in South Africa — to be relocated after U.S. President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Feb. 7 accusing South Africa’s Black-led government...
Guinness World Record Holder Exclusive Chess Set Goes For 1 Million With Proceed Gear Toward Building Free School In Nigeria.
Nigerian chess convener and coach, Tunde Onakoya in a post revealed that he designed an exclusive chess set with the aim of using the proceed to build free school for the under privileged in the country. Onakoya post on X read: “I recently designed 50 exclusive chess sets using Adire patterns, and I’m selling each one for 1 million naira (600 dollars) if you buy a set, I’d personally deliver it to you + a free chess lesson/game. “Will put half the profit into a fund for building a free school in Nigeria.” He affirmed. Guinness World Record Holder Exclusive...