Author: Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged Ukraine’s partners to remain vigilant and ensure that Russia does not use ceasefire negotiations as a means of deception. His comments follow breakthrough talks between Ukrainian and U.S. officials in Saudi Arabia, where Kyiv agreed in principle to a proposed 30-day ceasefire with Russia. However, in his nightly address on Wednesday, a day after the Jeddah summit, Zelenskyy expressed caution. “We must move toward peace,” he stated, “but the key factor is our partners’ ability to ensure Russia’s readiness not to deceive but to genuinely end the war. Because right now, Russian strikes have…

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a sweeping 25% tariff on a range of UK exports, escalating trade tensions between Washington and London. The move, which comes amid broader trade disputes, is expected to have significant economic implications for British industries. “The UK has taken advantage of the U.S. for years. It’s time to level the playing field,” Trump stated in a press briefing, defending the tariffs as a necessary step to protect American businesses and workers. The new tariffs will impact key UK exports, including automobiles, whiskey, and steel. Analysts warn that these measures could strain relations between the…

President Donald Trump has confirmed that American representatives are en route to Moscow to discuss the possibility of a ceasefire. Speaking during an Oval Office meeting with Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin, Trump expressed hope for a breakthrough in negotiations. “Hopefully, we can get a ceasefire from Russia… that would be 80% of the way to getting this horrible bloodbath to end,” Trump stated, underscoring the urgency of the situation. The diplomatic move follows Ukraine’s agreement on Tuesday to a 30-day ceasefire after talks with the U.S. The meeting marked the first official engagement between Washington and Kyiv since a…

In a dramatic turn of events, former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been arrested and transferred to the Hague under an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant for alleged crimes against humanity. The arrest, carried out on Tuesday, marks a significant milestone in the long-standing global scrutiny of Duterte’s controversial anti-drug crackdown. Duterte, 79, was detained in Manila upon his return from a trip to Hong Kong, the office of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. confirmed. Manila is the capital and the second-most populous city of the Philippines. He was later flown to The Hague at 11 PM local time, according…

In what is observed as progress, Ukraine has accepted a 30-day ceasefire brokered by the United States, prompting Washington to immediately restore military aid and intelligence-sharing. The agreement, which still requires Russia’s approval, was reached after hours of negotiations between US and Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia. The US confirmed that it would restart weapons deliveries and intelligence-sharing, which had been suspended following a diplomatic dispute between President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump. “Ukraine has agreed to it, and hopefully, Russia will agree to it,” Trump told reporters outside the White House. Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for Russia’s Foreign…

“The governor has done nothing wrong. He has remained steadfast in upholding constitutional values, and his leadership has the full backing of the PDP.” The political turmoil in Rivers State has reached a boiling point, with Governor Siminalayi Fubara facing intensified pressure to step aside by the opposition party in the state. Despite mounting calls for his resignation, the National Publicity Secretary of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Debo Ologunagba, has strongly defended Fubara, insisting that the governor remains committed to constitutional governance. The crisis deepened today when The New Daily Prime gathered that the Chairman of the All Progressives…

Elon Musk has reignited controversy by claiming that Ukraine’s entire front line would collapse if his Starlink satellite internet system were turned off, fueling tensions with Poland and prompting Europe to explore alternative providers. Musk’s remarks triggered a strong backlash from Poland, which has been footing the bill for Ukraine’s Starlink access at an annual cost of $50 million. Radosław Sikorski, Poland’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, fired back on social media, stating: “The ethics of threatening the victim of aggression apart, if SpaceX proves to be an unreliable provider, we will be forced to look for other suppliers,” as documented…

Ottawa, Canada – Former Bank of England and Canada Governor, Mark Carney, has been elected as the new leader of the Liberal Party and Prime Minister of Canada, setting the stage for a high-stakes showdown with U.S. President Donald Trump over trade and diplomatic relations. On Sunday afternoon, the Liberal Party of Canada announced that Carney secured a decisive victory, winning 86% of the votes (131,674) against his closest competitor, former Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, who garnered 11,134 votes. Carney replaces Justin Trudeau, who stepped down in January after internal party divisions and declining public support. Who is Mark Carney?…

Victory in 2027 is achievable, but only if we take decisive action now – Hon (Dr). Joshua Gana A member of the House of Representatives in Niger State, Hon. Joshua Gana has spoken about the People’s Democratic Party’s (PDP) crises and hope for 2027. PDP, once Nigeria’s most dominant political force, has been struggling with leadership tussle and internal disagreements. The party held power from 1999 to 2015, ruling for 16 consecutive years. However, since losing the presidency in 2015, PDP has faced repeated setbacks in its attempts to reclaim power, resulting in numerous defections by its members. The current…

Proxy marriages are recognized under Ghanaian law and registration was not a legal requirement. A Ghanaian woman has been granted the right to remain in the UK after an immigration tribunal ruled in favor of her proxy marriage, which took place 12 days before the Brexit deadline, despite her and her husband’s absence from the ceremony. The tribunal was told that Elizabeth Owusu claimed to have married Tamba Dumbar Matrui, an EU citizen in the UK, on December 19, 2020, just days before the UK officially left the European Union. Under immigration rules, individuals who can prove they were legally…