U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said President Donald Trump directed the Pentagon to prioritize protecting Nigerian Christians targeted by ISIS-linked groups. Speaking at a White House briefing on Wednesday, Hegseth stated that Trump issued the directive about a year ago after receiving reports of attacks on Christian communities in Nigeria. According to Hegseth, the…
The escalation of tensions between the United States and Iran has raised concerns over potential disruptions to global oil supplies, with expectations of a significant increase in oil prices. The Iranian authorities have declared that the Strait of Hormuz will be closed to maritime traffic unless a toll of two million dollars per vessel is…
US President Donald Trump issued a pointed warning on Sunday, declaring that Iran’s next Supreme Leader would face a short tenure unless he secured explicit approval from the United States. The statement came as Tehran continued preparations to announce the successor to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in a targeted strike nine days earlier,…
In a routine security sweep, operatives of the Zamfara State Community Protection Guard (CPG) stopped a vehicle in the village of Dangulbi and discovered a hidden cache of weapons that authorities suspect were intended for local bandit groups. The encounter, part of regular stop‑and‑search duties, resulted in the seizure of two AK‑47 rifles, a rocket‑propelled…
President-elect Donald Trump has announced plans to nominate Paul Atkins, a former SEC commissioner and cryptocurrency enthusiast, to lead the Securities and Exchange Commission. Atkins, who also heads Patomak Partners, has long advocated for reduced market regulation, believing that excessive rules can hinder innovation and growth. Atkins’ background makes him a strong contender for the…