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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,...