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A high-ranking United States delegation has held talks with Cuban officials in Havana as President Donald Trump ramps up pressure on the island nation to implement broad reforms amid its deepening economic crisis.The visit marks one of the most significant US engagements with Cuba in nearly a decade and comes as Washington tightens economic restrictions, including fuel supply limits, while also hinting at potential military options.US officials said the delegation warned Cuban authorities that time is running out to adopt key reforms backed by Washington before the country’s situation worsens further.Notably, the trip represents the first instance in years that a US government aircraft has landed in Cuba outside the Guantanamo Bay, following earlier diplomatic efforts during th...

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has successfully launched an airstrike on terrorist hideouts in Sambisa Forest, eliminating several insurgents and destroying vital infrastructure.The operation, carried out on Monday, April 20, 2026, forms part of ongoing counter-insurgency efforts under Operation Hadin Kai in Nigeria’s North-East.NAF’s Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, confirmed the development, stating that the mission followed credible intelligence on terrorist movements within the forest.He explained that fighter jets were deployed to carry out precise strikes on identified targets, resulting in the neutralisation of multiple fighters and the destruction of their logistics base.“The Nigerian Air Force, acting on credible intelligenc...

A dispatch rider has died in a tragic accident along the Motorways inward Estate area of Alapere in Lagos after being hit by an empty tanker reportedly speeding.Early reports indicate that the tanker, marked “NIPCO” with registration number TTN-776ZQ, rammed into the rider, killing him instantly at the scene.Officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) quickly arrived to manage the situation, as fellow dispatch riders gathered and confronted the tanker driver in anger.LASTMA officers intervened, rescuing the injured driver and handing him over to the Lagos State Ambulance Service for urgent treatment at a nearby hospital.Police operatives from the Alausa Division were also deployed to restore calm and disperse the crowd.Reacting to the incident, LA...

Chaos erupted at the Owo Local Government Secretariat in Ondo State on Monday when suspected thugs attacked the council chairman, Mr. Tope Omolayo, beating him and stripping him nearly naked in a shocking display that left staff stunned.Omolayo, elected under the All Progressives Congress (APC), had earlier been suspended by councillors over allegations of gross misconduct. After serving the suspension, he returned to resume duties on Monday when the attackers allegedly descended on him.An eyewitness said the chairman arrived at the secretariat after about six months away when the suspected thugs stormed the premises to prevent him from entering his office. The situation quickly escalated into an argument and then violence.“They beat him severely, tore his clothes, and left him...

A tragic incident occurred in Ilara-Mokin, located in Ifedore Local Government Area of Ondo State, where a woman identified as Oluwasola Adebayo reportedly collapsed and died while accompanying her daughter to a Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) examination centre.The unfortunate event happened on Monday during the ongoing Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), leaving residents of the community in shock and grief.According to eyewitness accounts, the woman began to feel weak shortly after arriving at the exam venue before suddenly collapsing. Efforts by people at the scene to revive her were unsuccessful, and she was confirmed dead on the spot.Sources revealed that she had earlier told acquaintances about her plan to escort her daughter to the centre....

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reaffirmed its support for its Chairman, Joash Amupitan, stating that a forensic investigation has confirmed that viral social media posts attributed to him were fabricated.According to the commission, the independent forensic report established that Amupitan does not operate any personal account on X (formerly Twitter). It described the alleged posts as fraudulent, unverifiable, and part of a coordinated disinformation campaign.In a statement issued by the Chairman’s Chief Press Secretary, Adedayo Oketola, INEC maintained that its Chairman has no presence on any social media platform. Both internal reviews and external forensic checks reportedly confirmed this position.The commission explained that Amupitan had earlier d...

Leaders and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun East Senatorial District have unanimously endorsed Governor Dapo Abiodun as their preferred candidate for the Senate ahead of the 2027 general elections.The endorsement was announced on Monday during a large gathering at Adeola Odutola Hall in Ijebu-Ode, which brought together party leaders, grassroots mobilisers, and key stakeholders from across the district.The meeting was attended by members of the Governor’s Advisory Council, current and former local government chairmen, lawmakers at both state and national levels, councillors from all wards, as well as youth and women leaders.Speaking on behalf of the stakeholders, former Ogun East senator, Lekan Mustapha, said the decision was based on a shared belief...