AUSTIN, UNITED STATES — Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur and owner of X, has said feminism and the trend of having fewer children have “killed the happiness” of many women. Musk made the remark in a post on X, where he frequently shares his views on technology, politics, demographics and social issues. According to the…
ABUJA, NIGERIA — The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced that it has equipped selected officers with AK-47 rifles and advanced pistols as part of efforts to strengthen its operations against heavily armed criminal networks involved in illicit drug trafficking. According to the agency, the move is aimed at improving the safety of…
ABEOKUTA, NIGERIA — The Ogun State Government has dismissed reports claiming that members of Governor Dapo Abiodun’s cabinet prostrate before him during official engagements, describing the allegation as false and misleading. In a statement issued by the state government, officials rejected the report, insisting that no member of the State Executive Council has been compelled…
LAGOS, NIGERIA — BLord, a Nigerian businessman and cryptocurrency entrepreneur, has claimed he narrowly escaped an alleged kidnap attempt after armed men reportedly intercepted his vehicle while he was taking his son to school. The businessman shared the account on his social media platforms, alleging that the incident occurred when unidentified gunmen blocked his vehicle…
LAGOS, NIGERIA — Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has expressed concern over the growing insecurity in Nigeria, saying terrorism and kidnapping have spread to the South and are now close to his doorstep. The respected cleric made the remarks while speaking at a public event, where…
WASHINGTON, D.C., UNITED STATES — US President Donald Trump’s special envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, are expected to attend a meeting with Iranian officials in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday, according to the White House. White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt disclosed the planned visit during an interview with Fox News on Monday. She said the…
Canada scored a 92nd-minute winner to end South Africa’s historic World Cup run after Bafana Bafana reached the knockout stage for the first time.
LANCASHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM — Terrence Boyd, 34, and Sadie Boyd, 32, of Brierfield, Lancashire, have pleaded guilty to animal welfare offences after admitting to causing unnecessary suffering to their elderly dog, according to reports. The couple pleaded guilty to offences under the Animal Welfare Act, including causing unnecessary suffering to their Terrier-type dog, Maddie. Prosecutors…
Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti has expressed solidarity with the people of Venezuela, saying they are going through a very difficult time.
WASHINGTON, D.C., UNITED STATES — United States President Donald Trump has said Iran requested a meeting scheduled to take place in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday, despite earlier public denials from Tehran over plans for direct talks. Trump disclosed the development while commenting on diplomatic engagements involving the United States and Iran. According to the US…
