Sky News Reports Spanish Police Intercept 35-40 Tonnes of Cocaine on Ship That Left FreetownMonday 4 May 2026Spanish police have intercepted a cargo ship carrying between 35,000 and 40,000kg of cocaine off the coast of northwest Africa, Sky News reports.https://news.sky.com/story/record-cocaine-seiz
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened legal action against comedian Trevor Noah following a joke made at the Grammy Awards that referenced Jeffrey Epstein, describing the remark as false and defamatory.The controversy erupted when Noah, serving as host, joked that winning Song of the Year was
Burkina Faso’s military-led government has dissolved all political parties, citing their role in deepening divisions and weakening social cohesion.According to a government decree approved on Thursday, the laws governing political parties have been scrapped, with party assets ordered to be transferr
According to the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw has been suspended from all CAF competitions following his conduct during the tense AFCON 2025 final against host nation Morocco.The CAF Disciplinary Committee ruled that Thiaw breached competition regulations af
Sierra Leone has been listed among 75 countries affected by an indefinite U.S. suspension of immigrant visa processing, following a State Department directive that takes effect on Wednesday, January 21, 2026.According to the State Department, the suspension affects applicants seeking permanent resid
Manchester United have confirmed the departure of head coach Ruben Amorim with immediate effect, ending his 14-month spell at the club. The 40-year-old, who succeeded Erik ten Hag, leaves with the team currently sixth in the Premier League. In a statement issued on Monday, the club said the decision
British-Nigerian heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua has been injured in a serious road accident in southwest Nigeria that claimed the lives of two people, authorities and international news outlets report.The crash occurred on Monday morning on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway in Ogun State, a major highwa
Freetown, 17 December 2025 – The Government of Sierra Leone has announced that it has commenced consultations with the United States following the recent full entry ban on Sierra Leonean nationals. The move comes after a proclamation signed by U.S. President Donald J. Trump on 16 December 2025, expa
Sierra Leone has been placed under full U.S. entry restrictions following a new proclamation signed by Donald J. Trump on December 16, 2025, expanding America’s travel ban to additional countries the White House says pose national security and immigration enforcement risks.According to the White Hou
Posted on Saturday, November 8, 2025, on his Instagram page, businessman and Senator Ned Nwoko accused his estranged wife Regina Daniels’ brother, Sammy, of repeatedly harassing his children and domestic staff at his home. Nwoko shared videos showing Sammy’s aggressive visits, which often occurred w
Senator Ned Nwoko Speaks Out on Regina Daniels’ Condition, Citing Drug Abuse and Family ConcernsIn the midst of swirling rumors about his marriage, Senator Ned Nwoko has publicly addressed the ongoing crisis involving his wife, popular Nollywood actress Regina Daniels, revealing troubling details ab
Kenya is mourning the death of veteran opposition leader Raila Odinga, a towering figure in the nation’s politics who spent decades fighting for democracy and justice. He was 80.According to Reuters, Odinga’s family confirmed his passing, revealing that he died in India, where he was receiving medic
Turkey’s Interior Minister, Ali Yerlikaya, has announced the arrest and extradition of one of the country’s most wanted drug lords, Abdullah Alp Üstün, known in underworld circles as “Don Vito.”Üstün, head of the notorious CHROOKE crime syndicate, was captured in the United Arab Emirates along with
BY ALISIOUS KONGO || September 24th, 2025. According to multiple sources, Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been sentenced to five years in prison after being found guilty of criminal conspiracy in connection with the alleged illegal financing of his 2007 presidential campaign with funds f
World Embraces Palestine: A Surge of Recognition!Isha S. Mansaray // September 23rd, 2025In another historic turn of events, more nations across the globe are seemingly stepping up torecognizing Palestine as a sovereign state. World leaders are redrawing the map with six more countries, including
By Isha S. Mansaray Pop Mart International Group Ltd. (9992.HK), is a chinese toy company that has positioned itself in the global marketplace as one of the fastest growing toy companies across the globe, setting off an international shopping frenzy this week with the release of its newest Labubu do
𝐔𝐊 𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐒 𝟏𝟔- 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝟏𝟕-𝐘𝐄𝐀𝐑-𝐎𝐋𝐃𝐒 𝐕𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐍𝐄𝐗𝐓 𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐋 𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍By Alisious Ligurie Matthew KongoAccording to sky news, the UK government has announced that 16- and 17-year-olds will be eligible to vote in the next general election, set for August 2029 — a move hailed as one of the most si
In Nairobi, Kenya, thousands have gathered to protest on the anniversary of last year’s anti-government demonstrations that claimed the lives of at least sixty people. The atmosphere is tense as reports indicate that both the Parliament and the President’s office are heavily fortified with barricade
Israel-Iran Proxy War Enters Fourth Consecutive DayOn Friday, June 13th, 2025, Israel launches an attack on Iran, escalating the protracted conflict between the two countries into rapid exchange of air strikes. This has resulted in severe disruptions and fatalities.Reports indicate that Israel ‘s fi
By Bankole Labode UyoSenegal’s Taranga Lions devour clawless 3 Lions In a fierce International friendly match, Senegal made history on the 10th June 2025, becoming the first African country to defeat England in a competitive match after 1,59,000 matches the English team as played.England came from a
By Isha S. MansarayThe President of the Republic of Chad, Mohamat Idriss Deby has instructed his cabinet to suspend the issuance of visas to citizens of the United States of America. He based his directive under the ‘principle of reciprocity’.He made this announcement via a Facebook post, where he s
By Alisious Ligurie Matthew KongoEdgar Chagwa Lungu, the former president of Zambia, received the call from the Maker on June 5, 2025.The 68-year-old visionary was born on November 11, 1956, in Ndola, in the eastern part of Zambia.He served as President of Zambia for two terms. His first term was f
Xi Jinping’s 2025 Russia Visit: Strengthening Ties Amid Global TensionsXi Jinping, the president of China, is currently in Russia to celebrate Russia’s Historical Victory Day against the Nazis German, which is celebrated every year on May 9th.His visit to Russia also aims to deepen strategic and eco
On Wednesday, April 30th, 2025, massive crowd of Burkina Faso citizens assembled to stage a peaceful demonstration in support of the country’s Junta ruler, Ibrahim Troare’s anti-imperialism movement, following another coup attempt.The anti-imperialism, aiming at emancipating Africa from Western domi
