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NATO has said it is working with the United States to understand Washington’s decision to withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany, as tensions between transatlantic allies deepen over the Middle East war. The move follows an announcement by the Pentagon, with spokesman Sean Parnell stating that the withdrawal is expected to be completed “over the next six to twelve months.” NATO confirmed it is seeking clarity on the decision. “This adjustment underscores the need for Europe to continue to invest more in defense and take on a greater share of the responsibility for our shared security,” NATO spokeswoman Allison Hart said. The development comes amid a public disagreement between Donald Trump and Friedrich Merz, after Merz suggested Iran was “humiliating” Washington during negotiat...

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has projected a mix of hazy conditions and thunderstorms across different parts of Nigeria from Sunday through Tuesday, urging residents—especially those with respiratory conditions—to take necessary precautions. In its latest weather outlook released in Abuja, the agency said northern states will experience moderate dust haze on Sunday, with visibility ranging between two and five kilometres. It warned that visibility could drop to 1,000 metres or lower in parts of Katsina, Kano, and Jigawa. The North-Central region is also expected to experience similar hazy conditions on Sunday, which will persist into Monday across both the northern and North-Central areas. By Tuesday, a lighter dust haze is anticipated in the North, while moderate haze ...

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 07: Anti-war demonstrators hold signs as they gather near the White House to protest the war in Iran on April 7, 2026 in Washington, DC. U.S. President Donald Trump announced that a temporary ceasefire has been reached between the U.S., Iran, and Israel, pausing attacks for about two weeks while Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz and negotiations continue toward a longer-term agreement. Alex Wong/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by ALEX WONG / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP) Nigeria has earned an estimated ₦5.13 trillion windfall from oil revenue over two months, driven by a sharp increase in global crude prices linked to tensions between the United States and Iran. The crisis, which began in late February when oil traded below $70 per barrel, pushed...

the Federal Government has summoned the acting High Commissioner of South Africa to a meeting in Abuja following concerns over recent protests targeting foreigners and attacks on Nigerian citizens and their businesses in the country. Our correspondent could not immediately confirm the name of the diplomat. According to a statement issued on Saturday by the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, the meeting is scheduled to take place on Monday at the ministry’s headquarters. The ministry stated that the engagement was aimed at addressing developments that could strain diplomatic ties between the two nations, which have historically maintained cordial relations. “The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has extended a...

The Governor of Sinaloa, Ruben Rocha Moya, has announced he will temporarily step down from office following drug trafficking charges brought against him by the United States. Rocha Moya and nine others were accused by the US Justice Department of working with the Sinaloa Cartel to distribute large quantities of narcotics into the United States. He has strongly denied the allegations. “I inform the people of Sinaloa that today I submitted to the State Congress my request for a temporary leave from the position of governor,” he said in a video statement. He described the accusations as “false and malicious,” insisting he is not involved in any criminal activity. The governor, who has held office since 2021 and is a member of the Morena party led by President Claudia Sheinbaum, sai...

A US appeals court has temporarily halted the delivery of the abortion pill mifepristone by mail, a move that could significantly impact access to abortion services across the country. The ruling was issued by a three-judge panel of the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals in a case brought by the state of Louisiana against the Food and Drug Administration. Under the order, patients must now obtain the medication in person from clinics, effectively banning its distribution via mail or pharmacies. Danco Laboratories, one of the companies that produces the drug, has asked for a temporary pause on the ruling as it prepares to challenge the decision at the US Supreme Court. “Danco requests a temporary administrative stay of the Panel’s Order for one week… to allow Danco time in which to seek rel...

A tragic incident has been reported in Awka, where a young female student allegedly lost her life after traveling from her school to visit her boyfriend. According to early reports, the student had arrived in Awka to spend time with her partner. Sources say the visit appeared normal at first, with the couple reportedly having a good time together. However, the situation took a sudden and unfortunate turn when the young woman was later found unresponsive. Details surrounding the exact cause of her death remain unclear at the time of filing this report. Authorities are yet to release an official statement, but it is understood that investigations are underway to determine what led to the incident. The development has sparked concern among residents and students in the area, with man...

The United States has issued a security alert to its citizens in the United Kingdom, urging heightened vigilance after British authorities raised the national terrorism threat level to “severe”. The warning followed a decision by the UK government to increase the threat level from “substantial” to “severe”, indicating that a terrorist attack is considered highly likely. The move came after a stabbing incident in Golders Green, north London, where two Jewish men, Shloime Rand and Moshe Shine, were attacked. The Metropolitan Police classified the incident as a terrorist act. UK Security Minister Dan Jarvis said the decision to raise the threat level was not based solely on the attack but also on wider concerns. He noted that the change was “not solely as a result of that attack”, ad...

Mali’s military and its Russian allies have withdrawn from a key northern stronghold, handing a strategic advantage to rebel forces as violence escalates across the country. Forces stationed at the Tessalit military base near the Algerian border abandoned the site on Friday, May 1, according to rebel sources and local officials, as Tuareg separatists and jihadist groups intensify a coordinated campaign against the ruling junta. The Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) said Malian troops had already evacuated before fighters entered the base, while a separate security source confirmed that Russian personnel had also left the area. No direct clashes were reported at the site. Tessalit is considered a critical military installation due to its location in the far north and its airstrip, whic...

A Nigerian student who s£xually assaulted a student in a dormitory and videotaped the act has been sentenced to 14 years in prison. The judge cited the defendant’s lack of remorse for the crime despite his status as an undocumented student as an aggravating factor.  The case against Obasi Chimezirm Princewill, on trial at the Lefkoşa High Criminal Court for s£xual assault and serious assault, has now concluded. In delivering the court’s decision, Senior Judge Vedia Berkut Barkın recalled that the incident occurred between 10:30 PM and 1:30 AM on March 25-26, 2023, in a student dormitory in Hamitköy. The defendant entered the victim’s room with her consent, then assaulted her by str@ngling her before s£xually assaulting her three times. Judge Barkın noted that they found the defendant guilt...