Written by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged Donald Trump to broker peace in Ukraine like he did in the Middle East during a phone call on Saturday, the Ukrainian leader said.“If a war can be stopped in one region, then surely other wars can be stopped as well — including the Russian war,” Zelensky wrote in … Continue reading “Zelensky Urges Trump To Broker Ukraine Peace In Call”
Senegal on Saturday criticised Moody’s downgrade of its credit rating as “subjective and biased”, as it strives to secure new aid from an IMF-supported programme. Ratings agency Moody’s on Friday lowered its evaluation of Senegal’s long-term debt to Caa1, from B3, with a negative outlook, suggesting a further downgrade could occur within months. The … Continue reading “Senegal Lashes Out At Moody’s Credit Downgrade”
A woman who stole the top of an ancient column in Olympia over half a century ago has returned it to Greece, the Greek culture ministry said Saturday. The capital of the column, made of limestone and measuring 24 cm (nine inches) high and 33.5 cm wide, was taken from the Leonidaion, a 4th-century … Continue reading “Woman Returns Greek Relic Stolen Over 50 Years Ago”
Four soldiers have lost their lives as terrorists attacked the Ngamdu general area of Borno State. The state has been known for a barrage of terrorist attacks, especially from members of the dreaded group, Boko Haram. Our correspondent had gathered from the locals that 10 soldiers were killed during the attack. However, a statement … Continue reading “Four Soldiers Killed In Fresh Terrorists Attack In Borno”
At least 23 people have died in Mexico due to heavy rains this week, local authorities across the country said Friday. Mexico’s civil defense authorities reported intense rainfall in 31 of 32 states, with the worst-affected areas being Veracruz in the east, Queretaro and Hidalgo in the center, and the north-central state of San … Continue reading “At Least 23 Dead Due To Heavy Rains In Mexico”
Arise News has announced the burial of its late news anchor, correspondent, and producer, Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu. The update was announced in a video by the station on Saturday. Maduagwu died in a tragic armed robbery incident on September 29, 2025. The 29-year-old was a lawyer, model, news anchor, reporter, and producer. She was … Continue reading “Arise News Anchor Maduagwu For Burial”
Kylian Mbappe will miss Monday’s qualifier in Iceland where France could book their ticket to the 2026 World Cup after taking another knock to his sore right ankle, the French team confirmed. Already suffering from a “small niggle” in his right ankle from playing for Real Madrid, Mbappe took two knocks during Friday’s 3-0 … Continue reading “Mbappe Out Of France’s World Cup Qualifier In Iceland With Sore Ankle”
Human Rights Lawyer, Femi Falana, has said that he would convene a team of lawyers to commence a legal onslaught against oil companies that have polluted and abandoned their host communities in the Niger Delta. He insisted that communities producing the oil that sustains Nigeria’s economy deserve to live comfortably with all basic amenities … Continue reading “Falana To Lead Legal Team Against Oil Companies Over Niger Delta Pollution”
In continuation of ongoing counter-terrorism operations in the North East, troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) said it has overpowered nine terrorists during a fighting patrol at the Magumeri and Gajiram areas of Borno State on Friday. A statement by the Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force North East Operation Hadin Kai, Lieutenant Colonel … Continue reading “Troops Neutralise Nine Terrorists, Recover ₦5m Ransom In Borno”
Top US university MIT on Friday became the first higher education institute to reject a White House offer of federal funding if it brought its policies in line with US President Donald Trump’s conservative agenda. The government’s proposal, sent to nine universities in early October, would require the institutions to stop considering factors related … Continue reading “MIT Rejects White House Offer Of Federal Funding For Supporting Trump’s Agenda”