US National Security Adviser John Bolton has warned Iran’s rulers that there be “hell to pay” if they harm the US, its citizens or allies. His comments came hours after President Donald Trump accused Iran of sowing “chaos, death and…
Nuclear deal: No plans to meet Iran’s Rouhani –Trump (FP)
President Donald Trump said Tuesday he had no plans to meet with Iranian leader Hassan Rouhani at the United Nations “despite requests” to do so. “Maybe someday in the future. I am sure he is an absolutely lovely man!” Trump…
Germany, IG train FSARS operatives on human rights, others (Nation) * FG redeploys four Permanent Secretaries (Nation)
Germany, IG train FSARS operatives on human rights, others (Nation) The German Foreign Office and the office of the Inspector-General of Police (IG) on Monday commenced a two-week human rights training for 135 operatives of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad…
Jim Ovia: Putting the shine on Africa’s rise -Magnus Onyibe
When Emmanuel Macron , President of France, Theresa May, prime minister of the United Kingdom,UK and Angela Merkel, president of Germany recently embarked on state visits to major African countries back-to-back, it was a clear testament to the fact that…
Trump turns on Supreme Court nominee’s accuser (Guardian)
The woman whose sexual assault allegation threatens to bring down Donald Trump’s Supreme Court nominee rejected an ultimatum Friday for testifying in the Senate after the US president turned against her, claiming her accusation could not be true. The increasingly…
Facebook stops sending staff to help political campaigns (BBC)
Facebook will no longer send employees to work at the offices of political campaigns during elections, the company has announced. The social network used to offer dedicated staff to political campaigns to help them develop their online advertising campaigns. Donald…
Lagos gov ticket: Ambode’s wife fails to change Tinubu’s mind (Punch) * APC reviews timetable, presidential primary now September 25 (Punch)
Lagos gov ticket: Ambode’s wife fails to change Tinubu’s mind (Punch) A last-minute effort by the wife of the Lagos State Governor, Bolanle Ambode, to save her husband’s job was said to have hit a brick wall on Tuesday. It…
Trump accuses China of trying to ‘impact’ US election with trade war (Guardian)
President Donald Trump on Tuesday accused China of seeking to influence upcoming US elections by taking aim at his political support base in the countries’ escalating trade war. “China has openly stated that they are actively trying to impact and…
College professor shoots himself in protest against Donald Trump (Independent)
A sociology professor shot himself in protest at Donald Trump’s presidency, police have said. Mark J Bird, an academic at the College of Southern Nevada (CSN) in Las Vegas, was charged with firing a handgun in a prohibited building, carrying…
US-Canada trade talks end in deadlock, to resume next week (DW)
The US and Canada’s attempts at forging a new trade deal ended this week with few signs of progress. Negotiations were upended after a series of inflammatory remarks by President Trump were leaked to the Canadian press. Negotiations between Canada…