Donald Trump arrived in New York City on Monday, a day before he is due for a hotly anticipated court appearance where he’ll respond to the first ever criminal indictment filed against a former American president. At about 2.15 pm…
Trump denies wrongdoing in statement on grand jury indictment
Former President Donald Trump reacted angrily on Thursday to news that he had been indicted by a Manhattan grand jury on unknown charges linked to a hush money payment made to an adult film actor. The 2024 candidate is now…
Donald Trump facing criminal charges over hush money payments to porn star
Donald Trump is set to become the first former US president to be charged with a crime after a grand jury voted to indict him over hush money payments to a porn star. The exact charges are unclear as indictments…
Rupert Murdoch says Fox News hosts endorsed false election fraud claims
Rupert Murdoch, the billionaire owner of Fox News, has acknowledged some of the network’s stars endorsed false claims the 2020 election was stolen. But he denied all of Fox backed Donald Trump’s baseless claims of widespread fraud after his election…
World Bank head criticised over climate stance to step down early
World Bank chief David Malpass has announced he will step down in June, nearly a year before the end of his term. Malpass, who was nominated to his five-year term by former United States President Donald Trump in 2019, said…
Republican Nikki Haley enters 2024 presidential race in challenge to Trump
Nikki Haley, a former South Carolina governor and United Nations ambassador, has announced she is a candidate to become US president in 2024. “Now is not the time to hold back. Now is the time for a strong and proud…
Trump Organization sentenced to maximum fine following tax fraud conviction
Former US President Donald Trump’s namesake family real estate firm was sentenced to the maximum allowable fine Friday in New York following its conviction on 17 counts, include a 13-year scheme to defraud. The company will pay a fine of…
*Fire at Kara bridge market destroys goods worth millions (Guardian)*Buhari reappoints Adeyeye as NAFDAC DG (Vanguard)
Fire at Kara bridge market destroys goods worth millions (Guardian) Traders at Ajimula International Market, by Kara Bridge, Isheri Olofin, Ogun State, yesterday, recorded losses as fire ravaged the market. The fire burnt consumables and non-consumables that include, polythene bags,…
*Lassa fever deaths hit 178, cases now 989 (Punch)*Bamise: Family plans to mark posthumous 22nd birthday (Vanguard)
Lassa fever deaths hit 178, cases now 989 (Punch) The number of Lassa fever cases in Nigeria has increased to 989, according to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control. The suspected cases of the disease also stand at 7,492 as…
Sarah Palin defeated by Mary Peltola in Alaska comeback bid
Former US vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin is projected to have again lost her bid for a political comeback after this month’s midterm elections. The Republican suffered her second defeat in three months to Mary Peltola, a Democrat, in the race…
