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The Digest: Former US President Barack Obama has indirectly responded to a controversial video shared on President Donald Trump's social media account that depicted him and Michelle Obama as apes. In an interview with podcaster Brian Tyler Cohen, Obama lamented that the "sense of shame" and...

The Digest: First Lady Senator Remi Tinubu has expressed surprise at the public recognition she received from United States President Donald Trump. Speaking in an interview with Fox News, she stated, "Who would have thought that President Trump would recognise me?" The acknowledgment occurred...

The Digest: Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny delivered a historic, Spanish-language Super Bowl halftime show focused on cultural celebration and unity, though it drew criticism from former US President Donald Trump. The performance showcased Puerto Rican iconography, including a traditional...

The Digest: Senator Adams Oshiomhole has described U.S. President Donald Trump's public recognition of Nigeria's First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, as a significant diplomatic achievement for the country. Speaking after a visit to President Bola Tinubu, Oshiomhole highlighted Trump's...

Summary President Donald Trump has removed a video from his Truth Social account that depicted former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama as monkeys. According to reports, the video sparked immediate global condemnation, with Senator Tim Scott, the only Black Republican...

The Digest: US President Donald Trump has posted a video on his Truth Social platform depicting former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama as AI-generated monkey figures. According to reports, the one-minute clip, posted twice by Trump, features a cybersecurity expert...

The Digest: US President Donald Trump has publicly commended Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, describing her as a “very respected woman” during the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C. In his address, Trump highlighted her dual role as Nigeria's First Lady and a pastor at...

The Digest: US President Donald Trump has threatened to sue comedian Trevor Noah over a joke made during the Grammy Awards telecast. While hosting, Noah referenced Trump and former President Bill Clinton in a quip about Jeffrey Epstein's private island. Trump responded on social media...

The Digest: An increasing number of Nigerians living in the United States are opting for self-deportation or going into hiding due to intensified enforcement raids by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) under the Trump administration. Reports indicate widespread fear has caused many to...

The Digest: The United States federal government entered a partial shutdown after lawmakers failed to pass a critical funding bill before the deadline, resulting in a lapse in appropriations. Non-essential federal agencies have begun winding down operations, forcing hundreds of thousands of...

The Digest: American rapper Nicki Minaj has showcased a “Trump Gold Card”, a U.S. fast-track immigration and residency program reportedly valued at $1 million, on her social media, suggesting she received it free of charge. The card features former President Donald Trump’s image alongside...

The Digest: United States President Donald Trump has announced a significant increase in tariffs on imports from South Korea, raising them from 15% to 25% on a range of goods, including automobiles, lumber, and pharmaceuticals. Trump announced via social media, accusing Seoul of failing to...

The Digest: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has strongly criticized remarks by US President Donald Trump that appeared to dismiss the contributions and sacrifices of NATO allies during the Afghanistan war. Speaking to Fox News in Davos, Trump suggested NATO troops “stayed a little back, a...

The Digest: US President Donald Trump inaugurated a new international “Board of Peace” at the World Economic Forum in Davos, with 19 nations joining as members. According to TheCable, the board is intended to resolve conflicts and promote stability in regions affected by war, starting with...

The Digest: Russia has confirmed it will participate in the inaugural trilateral peace talks with the United States and Ukraine, scheduled to take place in Abu Dhabi. The Kremlin's announcement follows extensive diplomatic engagements, including a four-hour meeting in Moscow between President...

The Digest: The United States has officially withdrawn from the World Health Organization (WHO), one year after President Donald Trump issued an executive order to exit the global health body. The withdrawal took effect on January 22, 2026, following the mandatory notice period. WHO...

The Digest: United States President Donald Trump has issued a direct warning to Iran, stating the country would face destruction if any assassination attempt were made against him. Trump made the remarks during an interview on News Nation on Tuesday, declaring he had left “very firm...

The Digest: A report by The New York Times reveals that information from Emeka Umeagbalasi, a screwdriver trader and founder of a Nigerian civil liberties NGO, was used by U.S. lawmakers to support claims of a “Christian genocide” in Nigeria. According to the report, Umeagbalasi’s estimates...

The Digest: US President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose a 10% tariff on goods from eight European nations, including France, Germany, and the UK. The tariff, scheduled to begin on February 1, 2026, and rise to 25% by June, is presented as a response to those countries deploying...

The Digest: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has criticized US President Donald Trump’s announcement of punitive tariffs on British and other European goods. Trump stated the 10% tariff, set to rise to 25% by June 2026, is intended to pressure Denmark into selling the autonomous territory of...