Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that Kyiv has submitted a set of peace proposals to US negotiators outlining a possible framework for ending the war with Russia. Speaking during a media address, Zelensky confirmed that the proposals had been sent to Washington, stressing the importance of US diplomatic and military support in influencing Moscow’s…
The United States government has revoked more than 175,000 visas issued to foreign nationals under President Donald Trump’s administration over alleged visa violations, criminal activity and security concerns. The US Department of State disclosed this in a statement, saying most of the visa revocations resulted from law enforcement encounters involving criminal offences. It listed…
Singer Davido has appealed directly to US President Donald Trump to closely monitor the upcoming Osun State governorship election scheduled for this weekend. David whose uncle Ademola Adeleke is the incumbent governor, raised concerns over rising tension and potential violence during the polls. In a public statement shared via his X handle, Davido urged…
A Nigerian woman identified as Uzoma has been promoted to the rank of captain in the United States Army. Uzoma announced the achievement in a post on X on Sunday, August 9, 2026. “Today, I proudly wear the rank of CAPTAIN. The journey has been nothing short of a blessing, and I’m…
The United States has condemned China’s escalating territorial dispute with the Philippines in the South China Sea, warning that Beijing’s activities around the disputed Scarborough Shoal pose a threat to regional stability. In a statement issued on Saturday, the US State Department accused China of attempting to prevent Filipino fishermen from accessing traditional fishing…
Former United States President Joe Biden’s prostate cancer has metastasized to his bones and spread further throughout his body, his son, Hunter Biden, has disclosed. Hunter made the revelation during an interview with the BBC on Friday night, describing the illness as having taken a “very painful” toll on his father. “It’s very debilitating in…
Former United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has criticised President Donald Trump’s ongoing renovation of the White House, saying the gold-heavy decor reflects his personality and comparing the makeover to the palaces of former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein. Gold detailing has become a prominent feature of the administration’s renovations, appearing on ceilings, plasterwork, door…
The son of Grammy-nominated singer Jubilant Sykes entered a not guilty plea over the December 2025 murd£r of his late father. Micah Sykes, 31, is charged with one count of murd£r with the special circumstances of the use of a de@dly weapon, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office said in a news release. Prosecutors…
Sean “Diddy” Combs reportedly spent between $7 million and $8 million on legal fees during his nearly two-year federal criminal case, according to sources familiar with the matter. The reported costs covered a high-profile legal team that included trial and appellate attorneys Marc Agnifilo, Teny Geragos, Brian Steel and Nicole Westmoreland, who represented the…
A 15-year-old footballer has been shot dead after reportedly being caught in the crossfire following a friendly football match in Brazil. Micael Leandro da Silva, a former São Paulo FC youth player, was killed after taking part in a match during the Taça das Grotas amateur football tournament in Maceió on Saturday, August 1.…
