Author: Mohammad Adamu

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is fighting for his political survival, defiantly telling his cabinet on Tuesday that he intends to continue governing despite growing pressure from within his own party to step down. Standing firm before his top team, Starmer challenged any leadership hopefuls to formally trigger the party’s challenge process — noting that no one had yet done so. “The country expects us to get on with governing. That is what I am doing and what we must do as a cabinet,” he declared, on what has become the most defining day of his nearly two-year premiership. The…

Mexico has cancelled a controversial proposal to shorten its school year in anticipation of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following widespread backlash from parents, think tanks, and local authorities. Education Secretary Mario Delgado had unexpectedly announced on Friday that the school year would end approximately 40 days early — on June 5 — citing both the upcoming tournament and a prevailing heat wave as justification. The announcement was met with immediate resistance across multiple sectors.President Claudia Sheinbaum, who had expressed scepticism over the proposal, convened a meeting of education and government officials on Monday to gather public input and explore…

In Nangere and Potiskum, a name has taken root since 2022— not through billboards or campaign rallies, but through boreholes, streetlights, and repaired roads. Behind it is Engr. Abubakar Adamu Waziri, the ADC candidate for the House of Representatives, whose pre-election footprint across the two local government areas has already reshaped daily life for thousands of residents — rural and urban alike. Water, light, and roads — before a single vote is castWhen Engr. Waziri entered the political space ahead of the 2023 elections, he did not wait for a mandate to begin serving. Identifying access to clean water as…

President Donald Trump will pay a state visit to China from May 13 to 15, Beijing confirmed on Monday, with trade tensions and the ongoing Iran war topping the agenda for talks between the two leaders. The visit was announced by a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson, who said Trump would travel at the invitation of President Xi Jinping. It will be the first visit by a sitting US president to China since 2017. Trump had originally planned to travel in late March or early April but postponed the trip to concentrate on the Iran war. Washington and Beijing remain at…

More domestic airlines are set to cut flight operations as Nigeria’s worsening Jet A1 aviation fuel crisis continues to disrupt schedules, raise safety concerns, and threaten the survival of carriers already burdened by rising costs. Rano Air has cancelled over 50 per cent of its flights, while Max Air is also set to reduce frequencies on several routes. A staff member of the airline confirmed that flights to Bauchi would be cancelled, with reduced services to Port Harcourt, Kano, Lagos, and other destinations. “We are reducing like 50,” the source said, indicating the scale of adjustments across the sector. Several…

US President Donald Trump has flatly rejected Iran’s response to Washington’s latest peace proposal, declaring the terms “totally unacceptable” and deepening fears of a wider conflict that sent oil prices surging toward triple digits in early Asian trade on Monday. Tehran submitted its counteroffer to American mediators on Sunday, warning that it would retaliate against any fresh US strikes and demanding an end to the presence of foreign warships in the Strait of Hormuz, where Iran has already imposed a partial blockade. Trump, responding swiftly via his Truth Social platform, left little room for diplomatic ambiguity.”I have just read the…

Barcelona clinched their 29th La Liga title and second in succession with a commanding 2-0 victory over Real Madrid in a sun-soaked El Clásico at Camp Nou on Sunday, leaving their fierce rivals staring down the barrel of a second consecutive trophyless season. Marcus Rashford, on loan from Manchester United, opened the scoring with a stunning free-kick into the top-left corner before Ferran Torres doubled the advantage inside 18 minutes, effectively ending the contest — and the title race — before the half-hour mark. The result moved Hansi Flick’s side an unassailable 14 points clear of second-placed Madrid with three…

Leandro Trossard’s late goal handed Arsenal a hard-fought 1-0 victory over West Ham United at London Stadium on Sunday, moving the Gunners five points clear at the top of the Premier League. The Belgian winger struck in the 83rd minute to settle an intense London derby and hand Mikel Arteta’s side a crucial three points in their bid for a first league title in over two decades. West Ham made Arsenal work for every moment, but the hosts were denied a deserved equaliser deep into stoppage time when a 95th-minute goal was ruled out following a foul on goalkeeper David…

The 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards held Saturday night at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos, brought glamour, emotional speeches and surprise victories — but also a wave of controversial losses that immediately ignited debate across social media. While “My Father’s Shadow” dominated the ceremony with five major awards, several high-profile actors, filmmakers, content creators and widely celebrated productions walked away empty-handed, leaving fans frustrated. Here is a full breakdown of the night’s biggest snubs:Funke Akindele – ‘Behind The Scenes’Perhaps the most discussed snub of the night. Akindele lost the Best Supporting Actress category to Linda…

Former Botswana President Festus Mogae, who led the southern African nation from 1998 to 2008 and earned global recognition for his response to the HIV/AIDS crisis, has died at the age of 86. Current President Duma Boko announced the development on Friday, describing Mogae as a remarkable leader whose commitment to Botswana remained unwavering throughout his lifetime. An economist trained in Britain, Mogae oversaw years of economic growth and political stability during his two terms in office. In 2008, he received the prestigious Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership.Botswana has declared three days of national mourning, with flags ordered…