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President Donald Trump has sent the names of six new ambassadors to the United States Senate for approval, the White House announced on Tuesday. The president wants Tammy Bruce, of California, to be confirmed as the Deputy Representative of the U.S. to the United Nations, with the rank of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary. During her tenure, Bruce will serve concurrently as the U.S Deputy Representative in the UN Security Council, as well as U.S. Representative to the Sessions of the UN General Assembly. 63-year-old Bruce is the principal voice for America’s foreign policy, being the spokesperson for the United States…

In a stirring statement released to Sahara Reports, Renewed Hope USA extended its deepest appreciation to Vice President Kashim Shettima for his trailblazing efforts in championing the Renewed Hope Agenda. This groundbreaking initiative, spearheaded by the Vice President, has been a beacon of hope for millions of Nigerians, focusing on the sacred triad of youth education, poverty alleviation, and employment generation, all anchored on the bedrock of economic stability. As we celebrate your birthday, we are profoundly grateful for your unwavering commitment to the upliftment of the Nigerian people,” declared Chief Emeka Molokwu, Chairman of Renewed Hope USA; Dr.…

Former Manchester United defender, Rio Ferdinand, has revealed what former Chelsea goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois told him about the Red Devils’ latest signing, Senne Lammens. The former England international said this while making assessment on the activity of Ruben Amorim’s side in the recently concluded summer transfer window. Rio Ferdinand said he was concerned about Lammens, saying that the young goalkeeper may find life difficult at Old Trafford. Lammens moved to Old Trafford from Royal Antwerp at the closing stages of the transfer window. Speaking on Rio Ferdinand Presents, Ferdinand said that adjusting to the Premier League could be an issue…

Shina, the only child of veteran actress Peju Ogunmola, has died. The tragic incident occurred on Tuesday while Ogunmola was on a movie set. The 24-year-old passed away a few months after completing his National Youth Service Corps, NYSC programme. Shina’s death was announced in a Facebook post on Tuesday night by Seun Oloketuyi, a popular filmmaker. Oloketuyi wrote: “Peju Ogunmola loses a 24-year-old son. Her only child. Please, remember her in prayers.”

President Vladimir Putin has commended President Donald Trump and the current United States administration for paying attention to Russia’s stance on the war in Ukraine. He spoke in Beijing, China, on Tuesday during a meeting with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, SCO. President Trump hosted President Putin at a summit in Alaska last month as part of efforts to end the 42-month war, the largest and deadliest in Europe since World War II. Putin noted that his recent conversations with Trump and officials of the US government “have shown that the new…

Fifteen players trained at the main bowl of the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, on Tuesday as the Super Eagles began preparations for the crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda, DAILY POST reports. The session was overseen by the team’s head coach, Eric Chelle. The remaining eight players are expected to join the camp on Wednesday. Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, Tolu Arokodare, Victor Osimhen, Christantus Uche, Ademola Lookman, Cyriel Dessers, Samuel Chukwueze, and Raphael Onyedika are all expected in camp on Wednesday. The Super Eagles will continue their preparations with another training session on Wednesday. Nigeria and Rwanda will…

Kano Pillars midfielder Aminu Muhammad has returned to training ahead of their matchday three fixture against Katsina United. Muhammad had been sidelined with illness since the start of the 2025–26 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL season. The enterprising midfielder rejoined the team’s training sessions on Tuesday, providing a boost to the squad’s preparations. Muhammad’s return is welcome news for Sai Masu Gida head coach Evans Ogenyi, who will be targeting his first win of the campaign. Kano Pillars have secured one point from their two matches so far. They will face rivals Katsina United at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium in…

The 2023 Labour Party Vice-Presidential candidate, Datti Baba-Ahmed, has said that the desperation to remove former President Goodluck Jonathan in 2015 led to the insecurity ravaging Nigeria today. Datti Baba-Ahmed made this statement on Tuesday, when he featured on Politics Today, a programme on Channels Television. “I contested with the late former president Muhammadu Buhari in 2011. But ever since he made a security threat comment, I refused to go out with him. “It didn’t matter if I lost the Senate seat, but I won it eventually. Buhari said, you [will all be] soaked in blood. Kaduna is my state.…

The Presidency has tackled the African Democratic Congress, ADC, coalition leaders, Atiku Abubakar, El-Rufai, and Peter Obi over reports that Chinese traders now collect naira cards during transactions. President Bola Tinubu’s spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, noted that the development indicates that the US dollar is no longer the ultimate king. But, according to him, Atiku and Obi won’t celebrate the feat. Posting on X, Onanuga wrote: “This is a salutary development for the Nigerian economy. The Tinubu reforms are making foreigners have faith in the Naira. “The Almighty US dollar is not the ultimate king here. The Naira is waxing stronger…

The Patriotic Development Support Initiative (PDSI) has applauded Hon. David Idris Zacharias, member representing Idah, Igalamela/Odolu, Ibaji, and Ofu Federal Constituency, for his recent efforts in addressing the security challenges bedeviling Kogi East. In a statement signed by its Director General, Comrade Shuaibu Muhammed, PDSI noted that Hon. Zacharias facilitated the deployment of security operatives (Joint Task Force) along the Ochadamu–Itobe Road, a notorious flashpoint for kidnapping and other criminal activities. The group described the intervention as a major relief to commuters and residents, stressing that the move would go a long way in curbing incessant attacks and restoring…