November 2025

Trump Midterm Elections Strategy Sparks Early Republican Push

Trump Midterm Elections Strategy Sparks Early Republican Push

November 24, 2025 9:26 am

President Donald Trump has begun shaping the 2026 midterm elections nearly two years before voters head to the polls, sending instructions to candidates, calling advisers and urging Republicans to stick closely to his economic message. His activity has triggered concern inside the party as inflation and rising household costs continue to dominate voter sentiment, according to Republican strategists involved in the planning.

Although he will not appear on any ballot, Trump has treated the midterm contests as a personal test of his leadership. People familiar with the conversations said he started pressing Republican lawmakers as early as the summer to …

China Japan Tensions Escalate Over Yonaguni Missile Plan

China Japan Tensions Escalate Over Yonaguni Missile Plan

November 24, 2025 8:16 am

China sharply criticised Japan on Monday for moving ahead with plans to station a new missile unit on an island close to Taiwan, calling the step a deliberate attempt to heighten regional friction at a time when the two countries are already facing their toughest diplomatic rift in years.

The comment from Beijing came after Japan’s Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi confirmed that preparations were advancing to deploy a medium-range surface-to-air missile unit on Yonaguni, a remote island roughly 110 kilometres off Taiwan’s east coast. The upgrade is part of Tokyo’s broader defence restructuring in response to rising concerns over China’s …

REUTERS/Dharmendra Deol Death Mourned Across India

Dharmendra Deol Death Mourned Across India

November 24, 2025 8:04 am

Dharmendra Deol, one of India’s most celebrated screen stars and a defining face of Bollywood’s golden era, died at his home in Mumbai on Monday at the age of eighty-nine, according to local media reports. The veteran actor had reportedly been unwell for several weeks.

His passing marks the end of a career that reshaped mainstream Indian cinema across six decades. Known simply as Dharmendra to millions of fans, he appeared in more than three hundred films and became one of Bollywood’s most enduring action heroes.

News of his death drew immediate tributes from across India’s film industry and …

Nigeria: 85-Year-Old Buried In Coca-Cola Bottle-Shaped Casket

Nigeria: 85-Year-Old Buried In Coca-Cola Bottle-Shaped Casket

November 24, 2025 6:02 am

Nigerian woman in Bayelsa State, “Ego Na Money,” laid to rest in a custom Coca-Cola bottle casket, celebrating her love for the iconic beverage at age 85.

Nigerian Late Madam Afuwari Ego, popularly known as Ego Na Money, was laid to rest in a Coca-Cola bottle-shaped casket in her hometown of Emeyal 1, Ogbia Local Government Area. The burial ceremony took place on Saturday, November 22, 2025, attracting widespread attention for its unique tribute.

Photographs of the funeral, captured by resident Ogbara Walson Henry, quickly circulated on social media and drew the curiosity of local residents. Guests described the casket …

Conviction Without Definition—Part 2

Conviction Without Definition—Part 2

November 24, 2025 4:02 am

From “How Justice Omotosho Goofed in Kanu’s Trial”

A Seven-Day Legal Exposé

By
Prof. MarkAnthony Nze
Investigative Journalist | Public Intellectual | Global Governance Analyst | Health & Social Care Expert | International Business/Immigration Law Professional |Strategic & Management Economist

 

Justice James Kolawole Omotosho’s ruling in Federal Republic of Nigeria v. Nnamdi Kanu has already entered the annals of Nigerian jurisprudence—not as a triumph of clarity, but as a cautionary example of how constitutional fidelity can yield to political convenience. It was a moment when the bench seemed to satisfy the yearnings of power rather than the precision …

Federal Judge Blocks IRS From Sharing Taxpayer Data With ICE

Federal Judge Blocks IRS From Sharing Taxpayer Data With ICE

November 24, 2025 4:02 am

United States Judge bars IRS from sending taxpayer home addresses to ICE, citing probable violations of federal tax law and agency confidentiality rules.

U. S. Federal Judge has blocked the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from providing the home addresses of taxpayers potentially facing deportation to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The ruling raises questions over privacy, tax law, and the scope of immigration enforcement.

U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly issued a 94-page decision on Friday November 21, 2025, in a lawsuit filed by the Center for Taxpayer Rights. The group argued that the IRS’s agreement to share data …

JFK Granddaughter Tatiana Schlossberg Discloses Cancer Battle

“JFK Granddaughter Tatiana Schlossberg Discloses Cancer War”

November 23, 2025 7:54 pm

Tatiana Schlossberg, 35, reveals a terminal leukemia diagnosis and details her arduous treatment while reflecting on family, care, and uncertainty.

Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of former U.S. President John F. Kennedy, has revealed she is living with a terminal form of leukemia, sharing her diagnosis and treatment journey in a deeply personal essay published in The New Yorker.

Schlossberg, 35, wrote that she was diagnosed last year with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), a fast-progressing blood cancer. Tests showed she carries a rare mutation known as Inversion 3, which appears in fewer than 2% of AML cases and complicates treatment options. Doctors

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US: New York Prison Guards Jailed For Killing Incarcerated Man

US: New York Prison Guards Jailed For Killing Incarcerated Man

November 23, 2025 7:28 pm

New York’s four prison guards to receive prison terms for the fatal beating of Robert Brooks, whose death raised alarms about U.S. correctional oversight.

Four correctional officers in New York have been sentenced to prison for their roles in the killing of an incarcerated Black man whose violent treatment inside an upstate facility prompted outrage and renewed scrutiny of prison oversight in the United States.

The men were convicted in connection with the December 2023 death of 43-year-old Robert Brooks, who was assaulted while handcuffed at the Marcy Correctional Facility, a medium-security prison near Utica. Body-camera video captured key moments

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Trump Demands Jail For All Democrats Urging Military Defiance

Trump Demands Jail For All Democrats Urging Military Defiance

November 23, 2025 7:08 pm

U.S. President Donald Trump calls for six Democrats to be jailed after a video urged military officers to refuse illegal orders, calling it “sedition.”

President Donald Trump on Saturday November 22, 2025, called for six Democratic lawmakers to be jailed after they appeared in a video urging U.S. military officers to refuse illegal orders. The move escalates tensions between the White House and Congress, with Trump labeling the lawmakers’ actions “sedition at the highest level.”

The video, posted Friday on social media, featured Senators and Representatives with military or intelligence backgrounds, including Arizona’s Mark Kelly, Michigan’s Elissa Slotkin, Colorado’s Jason …

“UK Drivers Face £5,000 Fines For Unsecured Christmas Trees”

“UK Drivers Face £5,000 Fines For Unsecured Christmas Trees”

November 23, 2025 5:57 pm

United Kingdom authorities warn motorists that failing to secure Christmas trees could trigger fines up to £5,000 ($6,500), penalty points, and insurance risks.

UK motorists risk fines of up to £5,000 ($6,500), this Christmas if they fail to properly secure their festive trees, authorities and insurance experts have warned. Unsecured trees can obstruct drivers’ views or become dangerous projectiles, creating serious hazards on busy roads.

Car insurance provider Tempcover highlighted that carrying a tree that blocks vision or is inadequately fastened constitutes a breach of the Highway Code. Such offences are classified under careless or dangerous driving laws, which carry …

Tinubu Orders Withdrawal Of VIP Police, Immediate Recruitment

Tinubu Orders Withdrawal Of VIP Police, Immediate Recruitment

November 23, 2025 5:02 pm

Nigerian President directs Police officers guarding VIPs to return to core duties and authorizes recruitment to strengthen national security capacity.

Nigerian government has launched a sweeping overhaul of police deployment, directing officers assigned to guard prominent individuals to return to frontline security duties as part of a wider push to reinforce public safety across the country.

President Bola Tinubu issued the directive during a high-level security meeting in Abuja on Sunday November 23, 2025, attended by the Heads of the Army, Air Force, Police, and the Department of State Services (DSS). The decision marks one of the most significant adjustments

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Ronaldo Stuns World With Sensational Bicycle Goal At Age 40

Ronaldo Stuns World With Sensational Bicycle Goal At Age 40

November 23, 2025 3:57 pm

Cristiano Ronaldo has once again rewritten the script of what is possible in football, delivering a breathtaking bicycle kick at the age of 40 — a moment that sent fans into disbelief and reminded the world why he remains one of the sport’s most enduring icons. Even in the twilight of his career, Ronaldo continues to produce moments of pure athletic brilliance, and this latest strike will undoubtedly be replayed, analysed and celebrated for years to come.

The goal came with the kind of drama only Ronaldo seems able to summon. As the cross arched into the box, he positioned …

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