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US President Donald Trump has sparked global concern by suggesting that his newly formed “Board of Peace” might one day replace the United Nations, raising fears that the body, intended to oversee Gaza reconstruction, could sideline the nearly eight-decade-old international organization. Diplomats had already expressed doubts over the board’s structure, membership, and the controversial provision allowing countries to secure permanent seats for $1 billion. These concerns come as Trump heads to the World Economic Forum in Davos, amid tensions with NATO allies and his repeated insistence that the US should own Greenland. The White House announced the board’s founding Executive Board, which includes Jared Kushner, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, special envoy Steve Witkoff, and former B...

Yoruba nation activist Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has called on the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, and the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, to set aside disputes over the Oyo State Council of Obas’ chairmanship and focus on tackling insecurity in the South West while promoting regional development. Igboho’s appeal comes amid a disagreement over the rotational leadership of the council, which Governor Seyi Makinde recently addressed by appointing Oba Ladoja as the new chairman. The new arrangement stipulates that the permanent chairmanship will rotate among the Olubadan, the Alaafin, and the Soun of Ogbomoso. In a statement aimed at reducing tensions among the traditional rulers, Igboho described it as unproductive for prominent monarchs—whose lead...

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Iran, saying the country would face devastating consequences if any attempt is made on his life. Trump made the remarks in an interview with NewNation’s Katie Pavlich after she asked him about reported assassination threats aired on Iranian state television. The broadcast reportedly showed footage from Trump’s July 13, 2024 campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania—where he narrowly survived an assassination attempt—alongside a message suggesting a future attack. Responding to the question, Trump said Iran should not be issuing such threats, adding that he had already made his position clear. He warned that any harm to him would trigger an overwhelming response against the country. Trump also criticized his predecessor,...

United States Congressman Riley Moore has revealed plans to soon brief the White House on possible measures to safeguard Christians in Nigeria. Moore made the disclosure on Tuesday via a post on 𝕏 while responding to comments by Bishop Robert Barron regarding the alleged persecution and killings of Christians in Nigeria. He expressed gratitude to Barron for drawing international attention to the plight of Nigerian Christians and confirmed that the issue would be formally presented to the U.S. administration. “Thank you, Bishop Barron, for shining a light on how our brothers and sisters in Christ are being persecuted for their faith in Nigeria,” Moore wrote. “You’re right—I will be briefing the White House on this very soon to present them with options on how to protect Christians ...

Japan is preparing to restart the world’s largest nuclear power station on Wednesday, marking its first operation since the 2011 Fukushima disaster, despite lingering safety concerns among local residents, according to the plant’s operator. The Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear facility, located in Niigata prefecture, received final approval last month from the provincial governor, even as public opinion remains deeply divided over the move. Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) confirmed that following the final authorization on Wednesday, it would proceed with start-up procedures, including removing control rods after 7:00 p.m. to bring one reactor online. On Tuesday, several dozen protesters—mostly elderly residents—gathered near the plant in freezing conditions to oppose the restart. ...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday, January 19, expressed concern that US President Donald Trump’s push to acquire Greenland could be distracting from Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine, now nearing its fourth year. Trump last week threatened European nations with tariffs of up to 25 percent for opposing the acquisition plan, a move that angered Brussels and placed fresh strain on NATO unity. Ukraine, currently facing sustained Russian strikes on its energy infrastructure, is wary of any diplomatic rift that could weaken support from Western allies. “I’m worried about any loss of focus during a full-scale war,” Zelensky told reporters. He stressed that debates over Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory, should not be viewed as interchangeable with the conflict in Uk...

Britain's Prince Harry arrives during the first week of a nine-week trial lawsuit against Associated Newspapers, publisher of the Daily Mail, which Britain's Prince Harry and others are suing over allegations of privacy breaches dating back 30 years, at the High Court in London, Britain, January 20, 2026. REUTERS/Toby Melville Prince Harry faced a “sustained campaign of attacks” for challenging Britain’s powerful Daily Mail over alleged intrusion into his private life, his lawyer told the High Court on Tuesday, January 20, as the Duke of Sussex and six others pursue claims of unlawful information gathering against the paper’s publisher, Associated Newspapers. Entertainment center Harry, 41, and fellow claimants, including Elton John, David Furnish, Liz Hurley, Sadie Frost, Doreen ...

A woman who had a child with her husband’s friend and publicly celebrated the child on Facebook will forfeit her share of her husband’s pension after a Johannesburg court, South Africa, ruled that awarding her half would amount to an “undue benefit” and humiliation for the husband. Entertainment center The couple married in community of property in January 2011. The wife instituted divorce proceedings in August 2024, asking for the dissolution of the marriage and an equal division of the joint estate. While both parties agreed the marriage had irretrievably broken down, the husband asked the South Gauteng High Court to deny her 50% of his pension payout from the Municipal Gratuity Fund after it emerged she was involved with his friend and had a baby with him. According to his ...

Opral Benson, the Iya Oge of Lagos who was earlier reported missing by her family, has been found in Liberia. A family source confirmed the development on Tuesday evening, noting that the 90-year-old socialite may be dealing with age-related health issues. The source suggested she could be experiencing symptoms linked to old age. Benson’s family had raised concern on Sunday after she was unaccounted for for more than 48 hours. In a public alert, they disclosed that she was last seen on January 13, 2026, and had failed to return home, prompting an urgent appeal for public assistance. Despite efforts to contact the family using the phone number shared in the notice, calls and messages were unanswered at the time of reporting. Born on February 7, 1935, Opral Benson is an American-...

The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, carried out an unannounced visit to the Nigerian Immigration Service passport office in Gwagwalada, Abuja, on Tuesday. During his visit, Tunji-Ojo criticised delays in passport processing and warned applicants not to make extra payments. The minister inspected operations at the VIP and Children section of the passport office and engaged both officials and applicants, questioning why applicants were still waiting long after the office was expected to commence operations. During the visit, Tunji-Ojo got feedback from applicants and cautioned them against paying money outside official fees, insisting that Nigerians had already paid fully for passport services. “I don’t want to hear that you are collecting money for diesel or paper. ...