Author: Elizabeth Jenrola Oso

The death toll from a brutal attack on a Catholic church in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has climbed to 34, according to local civil society leaders, with fears that the number may yet rise. The assault, believed to have been carried out by Islamic State-linked Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebels, took place in the early hours of the morning in Komanda, a town in Ituri province. According to Dieudonné Duranthabo, a civil society coordinator in the area, the victims’ bodies remained at the scene for several hours as volunteers began preparing a mass grave within the church compound. “The…

A toddler born at just 21 weeks’ gestation has officially been recognised by Guinness World Records as the most premature baby to survive, after recently celebrating his first birthday. Nash Keen, born on 5 July 2024 at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital, arrived 133 days before his due date, making his survival an extraordinary feat in modern neonatal medicine. Weighing just 10 ounces (approximately 283 grams), about the size of a bar of soap, Nash spent six months in the hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) under constant medical supervision. His mother, Mollie Keen, described her son…

The United States has withdrawn its negotiating team from ceasefire talks in Qatar, marking a significant setback in efforts to end the 21-month-long war in Gaza. The move follows a statement from Donald Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, who accused Hamas of lacking the will to reach an agreement. “While the mediators have made a great effort, Hamas does not appear to be coordinated or acting in good faith,” Witkoff said on Thursday. “We will now consider alternative options to bring the hostages home and try to create a more stable environment for the people of Gaza.” The abrupt withdrawal…

Australia and the United Kingdom will sign a landmark 50-year defence treaty this weekend to bolster their partnership under the Aukus submarine pact, even as the United States, the key partner in the trilateral alliance, hesitates amid a review of its commitments. The treaty, to be formally signed on Saturday, will be announced on Friday following the annual Australia-UK Ministerial Consultations (Aukmin) in Sydney. Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong and Defence Minister Richard Marles will be joined by their British counterparts, Foreign Secretary David Lammy and Defence Secretary John Healey, to unveil the agreement. Notably, the US is not a…

In a rare and unusually tense presidential visit to the headquarters of the US Federal Reserve, President Donald Trump clashed with Fed Chair Jerome Powell on Thursday over the ballooning costs of ongoing renovations at the central bank’s historic buildings. The visit, part of Trump’s continued efforts to pressure the Federal Reserve to slash interest rates, quickly turned combative as the president criticised the $2.5bn bill for the renovation project, suggesting the costs were edging into fraudulent territory. Donning hard hats inside the heart of the construction zone, Trump called on Powell to stand beside him and accused the project…

On July 24, 2025, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda was unanimously elected by the National Executive Committee to lead the All Progressives Congress (APC).  He steps into the role following the resignation of Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje. New Daily Prime highlights things you need to know about the new APC Chairman. 10 things to know Yilwatda 1. Born on August 8, 1968, in Dungung, Kanke Local Government Area of Plateau State, he comes from a Christian family rooted in service. His parents, the late Reverend and Mrs. Toma Yilwatda, laid the foundation for a life of integrity and impact. 2. He earned a…

In a remarkable display of resilience and timeless talent, Venus Williams became the second-oldest woman in professional tennis history to win a tour-level singles match, defeating Peyton Stearns 6-3, 6-4 at the DC Open on Tuesday night. At 45, Williams delivered a vintage performance filled with powerful serves and aggressive groundstrokes, triumphing over an opponent 22 years her junior. Her victory marks her first in singles since August 2023 in Cincinnati, and her first competitive singles match since March 2024 in Miami, where she later underwent surgery to remove uterine fibroids. The only player older than Williams to win a…

President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that his administration has reached a sweeping trade agreement with Japan, slashing U.S. tariffs on Japanese imports to 15%. The move marks a dramatic shift from the previously threatened rates of 24% and 25%, and follows months of pressure from the Trump administration on global trading partners. Taking to Truth Social, Trump described the deal as a “tremendous win” for American trade policy. The new 15% tariff is still significantly higher than the pre-Trump effective rate of under 2%, according to World Bank data, but represents a compromise compared to earlier threats. Japanese Prime…

Former U.S. President Barack Obama’s office has issued a rare and scathing rebuke of Donald Trump after the current president accused his predecessor of “treason” and claimed he rigged both the 2016 and 2020 presidential elections. “Out of respect for the office of the presidency, our office does not normally dignify the constant nonsense and misinformation flowing out of this White House with a response,” said Obama spokesperson Patrick Rodenbush. “But these claims are outrageous enough to merit one. These bizarre allegations are ridiculous and a weak attempt at distraction.” Trump, speaking to reporters on Tuesday, pivoted from a question…

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced a new measure that could see the deportation of certain lawful permanent residents from the United States, citing alleged support for Haitian gang leaders linked to a U.S.-designated terrorist organisation. In a statement released on Monday, Rubio said Washington had determined that some green-card holders had collaborated with gang figures connected to Viv Ansanm, an armed alliance that now controls large portions of Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince. The Trump administration classified Viv Ansanm as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation in May. Rubio noted that this determination enables the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to…