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ACLU sues Trump administration for targeting Somali and Latino communities in Minnesota crackdown – live

ACLU sues Trump administration for targeting Somali and Latino communities in Minnesota crackdown – live

World • 1d ago

Lawsuit comes as state governor Tim Walz urges Trump to ‘turn the temperature down’ after president threatens to invoke Insurrection Act Trump threatens to use Insurrection Act in Minnesota People affected by the US visa freeze: share your experience Donald Trump is in Washington today. He’s due to meet with Mariá Corina Machado – Venezuela’s opposition lead...

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ACLU sues Trump administration for ‘racial profiling campaign’ against Somali and Latino communities in Minnesota surge – live

ACLU sues Trump administration for ‘racial profiling campaign’ against Somali and Latino communities in Minnesota surge – live

World • 1d ago

Lawsuit comes as state governor Tim Walz urges Trump to ‘turn the temperature down’ after president threatens to invoke Insurrection Act Trump threatens to use Insurrection Act in Minnesota People affected by the US visa freeze: share your experience Donald Trump is in Washington today. He’s due to meet with Mariá Corina Machado – Venezuela’s opposition lead...

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Mbah reaffirms support to Armed Forces, family members

Mbah reaffirms support to Armed Forces, family members

Naija News • 1d ago

Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to continue to partner with the Federal Government to support the Nigerian Armed Forces, fallen heroes, and their families. Mbah also stressed the need to learn from the scars of division and internal conflicts inherent in the nation’s history in order to build […] Mbah...

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AFCON 2025: Ghanaian Referee Reacts To Backlash Over ‘Poor’ Officiating In Nigeria Vs Morocco

AFCON 2025: Ghanaian Referee Reacts To Backlash Over ‘Poor’ Officiating In Nigeria Vs Morocco

Football • 1d ago

Ghanaian referee Daniel Nii Laryea has reacted to the backlash he received over ‘biased’ officiating during Wednesday’s AFCON 2025 semi-final clash between Nigeria’s Super Eagles and Morocco in Rabat on Wednesday night. After 90 minutes and extra-time finished goalless Morocco went on to win 4-2 on penalty shootout. However, Laryea was at the end of [...] ...

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US completes first sale of Venezuelan oil

US completes first sale of Venezuelan oil

Naija News • 1d ago

The United States has completed the first sale of Venezuelan crude oil under a recently agreed $2 billion energy deal with Caracas, a US administration [...]...

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Edo: Abducted doctor regains freedom

Edo: Abducted doctor regains freedom

Naija News • 1d ago

A medical doctor abducted in Auchi, Edo State, Dr. Tahir Abu, has regained his freedom after his family paid a ₦50 million ransom to his [...]...

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NPFL: Enyimba pull out of deal for Ekiti United defender Emeka Peter

NPFL: Enyimba pull out of deal for Ekiti United defender Emeka Peter

Naija News • 1d ago

Enyimba have pulled out on a deal to sign defender Peter Emeka from Nigeria National League, NNL, side Ekiti United. According to reports, Ekiti United’s valuation of the defender is beyond the demand of the nine-time Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, champions. Enyimba were understood to have cooled their interest on the sought after center-back. […] ...

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Atiku’s son defects to APC, backs Tinubu’s second-term bid

Atiku’s son defects to APC, backs Tinubu’s second-term bid

Naija News • 1d ago

Abba Abubakar, son of former Vice President and 2023 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has defected from the PDP to the ruling [...]...

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Atiku’s son dumps PDP for APC, backs Tinubu’s second term

Atiku’s son dumps PDP for APC, backs Tinubu’s second term

Naija News • 1d ago

Abba Abubakar, son of former VP Atiku Abubakar, has defected from the PDP to the APC, pledging full support for President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bi Read More: https://punchng.com/atikus-son-dumps-pdp-for-apc-backs-tinubus-second-term/...

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Davido denies paternity claim of alleged daughter

Davido denies paternity claim of alleged daughter

Naija News • 1d ago

Afrobeats star David Adeleke, widely known as Davido, has refuted allegations suggesting he is the father of a teenage girl who recently demanded a DNA test to confirm her paternity. The singer clarified that he has never been involved in any personal relationship with the girl’s mother, adding that his first and only interaction with […] Davido denies pat...

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Alaafin absent as Olubadan emerges chairman of Oyo State Council of Obas

Alaafin absent as Olubadan emerges chairman of Oyo State Council of Obas

Naija News • 1d ago

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Thursday inaugurated the newly constituted Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs, with the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi [...]...

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Akwa Ibom forest reserve dispute deepens as police arraign advocate for allegedly defaming Eno

Akwa Ibom forest reserve dispute deepens as police arraign advocate for allegedly defaming Eno

Naija News • 1d ago

Ekid leaders, where the suspect hails from, have warned that her arrest may deepen tensions over the Stubbs Creek Forest Reserve dispute. The post Akwa Ibom forest reserve dispute deepens as police arraign advocate for allegedly defaming Eno appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....

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‘It’s not small group’ – Defence Minister, Musa explains why US military airstrikes hit Sokoto

‘It’s not small group’ – Defence Minister, Musa explains why US military airstrikes hit Sokoto

Naija News • 1d ago

Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd), has explained that recent United States military airstrikes in Sokoto State were aimed at halting the growing threat posed by Lakurawa, which he described as a fast-expanding and highly dangerous armed group. Musa said Lakurawa represents an emerging security threat that authorities are determine...

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AFCON 2025: Davido, Peller lose millions on Nigeria vs Morocco bet

AFCON 2025: Davido, Peller lose millions on Nigeria vs Morocco bet

Naija News • 1d ago

Afrobeats star Davido has lost a $50,000 bet after Nigeria’s Super Eagles failed to defeat Morocco in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final [...]...

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Unease in Enugu APC over exclusion of founding members, others from LG stakeholders’ meeting

Unease in Enugu APC over exclusion of founding members, others from LG stakeholders’ meeting

Naija News • 1d ago

There is unease in Enugu State chapter of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, following the reported exclusion of leading foundation members of the party and other notable bigwigs from the stakeholders’ meeting held in Isi-Uzo Local Government Area of the state. The foundation members and other notable bigwigs excluded from the meeting included a […] ...

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Fire guts military checkpoint in Yobe

Fire guts military checkpoint in Yobe

Naija News • 1d ago

A fire outbreak at a military checkpoint in Potiskum, Yobe State, has destroyed eight shelters and a mosque, leaving one personnel injured. Read More: https://punchng.com/fire-guts-military-checkpoint-in-yobe/...

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US says ‘all options on the table’ if Iran protest killings continue

US says ‘all options on the table’ if Iran protest killings continue

World • 1d ago

Trump administration reiterates threat of 'grave consequences', but says executions of Iranian protesters halted....

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Shrinking wages, pacts in ruins: Labour implosion looms in 2026

Shrinking wages, pacts in ruins: Labour implosion looms in 2026

Naija News • 1d ago

By the close of 2025, the labour landscape was on the brink - mounting tension, deepening distrust, and a trail of unfinished business The post Shrinking wages, pacts in ruins: Labour implosion looms in 2026 appeared first on Vanguard News ....

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Court orders interim forfeiture of $150,000 linked to Vetifly Global director

Court orders interim forfeiture of $150,000 linked to Vetifly Global director

Naija News • 1d ago

The Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, has ordered the interim forfeiture of $150,000 allegedly linked to Emmanuel Okoh, a Director of Vetifly Global Inc. Justice Yellim Bogoro made the order on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, after hearing an ex parte application filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and argued by […] Court or...

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Nigeria–UAE Deal Will Give Exporters Gateway To Global Markets — Minister

Nigeria–UAE Deal Will Give Exporters Gateway To Global Markets — Minister

Naija News • 1d ago

Nigeria and the UAE signed the trade agreement to support the drive for green investment, higher non-oil exports and long-term economic growth. The post Nigeria–UAE Deal Will Give Exporters Gateway To Global Markets — Minister appeared first on Channels Television ....

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