France Wants ‘Clear Message’ From China To Russia Over Ukraine War
France’s top diplomat said on Monday that Paris wants China to send “clear messages” to its strategic ally Russia over its war in Ukraine, after meetings with his counterpart in…
Markets Mixed After US Inflation Data, China Figures Give Boost
Asian markets were mixed while gold hit a record high Monday after data showed a slight uptick in US inflation that Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell said was “in line…
Venezuelan Travel Influencer Arrested Over Alleged ‘Terrorist’ Ties
Popular Venezuelan YouTuber Oscar Alejandro was arrested in Caracas on Sunday over alleged links to “terrorist activities,” his family said, with authorities yet to comment on the case. “According to…
South Korean President Slams Doctor ‘Cartel’ As Strike Drags On
South Korean President, Yoon Suk Yeol, on Monday slammed the “cartel” of medics who oppose sector reforms, saying the government would not back down on plans that have triggered a…
Germany Gives Controversial Green Light To Cannabis
Germany on Monday became the biggest EU country to legalise recreational cannabis, despite fierce objections from opposition politicians and medical associations. Under the first step in the much-debated new law,…
Japan’s Royal Family Makes Instagram Debut
Japan’s royal family is now on Instagram — but don’t expect any candid selfies from its official account, which went live Monday in a cautious social media debut for the…
Afreximbank, Sterling Bank to offer Supply Chain Finance in Nigeria
Afreximbank, Sterling Bank to offer Supply Chain Finance in Nigeria The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has partnered Sterling Bank to introduce an innovative supply chain finance product ‘Payables Finance’, in…
Egypt Gets $820m as IMF Increases Facility by $5bn
Egypt Gets $820m as IMF Increases Facility by $5bn The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the first and second reviews of Egypt’s Extended Fund Facility arrangement…
ABCON Hails CBN’s Decision To Recall BDCs Into Mainstream FX Market As Key To Exchange Rate Stability
The Association of Bureaux de Change Operators of Nigeria (ABCON) has lauded the decision of the Olayemi Cardoso-led Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to recall Bureaux De Change (BDCs) into…
NSCDC Anambra Command Arrests Three Suspected Oil Thieves In Ogbaru
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Anambra State Command, has arrested three suspected oil thieves operating in the state. The state Commandant of the NSCDC, Olatunde Maku, during the…
Obasanjo Visits Edo, Charges Political Leaders On Sacrifice And Selflessness
The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, on Saturday played host to former President Olusegun Obasanjo, who charged political leaders on sacrifice and selflessness. Obaseki received Obasanjo who was on a…
I Inherited N85bn, $587m Debts, Can’t Pay Salaries Now, But Vow To Revamp Kaduna’s Economy — Gov. Uba Sani
Kaduna State governor, Uba Sani, has raised the alarm that his administration inherited a huge debt burden of $587 million, N85 billion, and 115 contractual liabilities from the previous administration,…
Kogi Govt Dismisses SDP’s Allegation Of Masterminding Attacks On Tribunal Witnesses
The Kogi State Government has debunked what it described as a headless allegation by the Social Democratic Party(SDP) that it masterminded attacks on witnesses at the ongoing Governorship Election Petition…
Senator Dickson: VIPs From Lagos, Abuja Behind Oil Theft In Niger Delta
Senator Seriake Dickson representing Bayelsa West said some very important personalities (VIPs) from Lagos and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, are behind oil theft in Niger Delta. Dickson stated this…
Restructuring: AfDB President Adesina Proposes “The United States Of Nigeria” As New Name For Country
*Calls For Constitutional Changes To Devolve More Economic Powers To States In Nigeria The President, African Development Bank Group, Dr Akinwumi Adesina, has proposed “The United States of Nigeria” as…
Police Arrest 8 Suspects In Connection With Killing Of 6 Operatives In Delta State
The police have apprehended eight suspects in connection with the brutal killing of six operatives in Delta State. The incident began in Ughelli, Delta State on February 23, 2024 with…
Pope Francis calls for Gaza ceasefire in Easter address to Christians
Pope Francis has called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all Israeli hostages in an Easter Sunday address that marked the most important day on the…
Israeli PM Netanyahu to have hernia surgery under full anesthesia with deputy PM to temporarily step in
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will have surgery under full anaesthesia for a hernia, his office said in a statement.Netanyahu, 74, was diagnosed with a hernia during a routine examination…
Lady recounts how a newly wedded bride took a drug that ended up terminating her first pregnancy
A Nigerian lady has taken to X to recount how a newly wedded bride took a drug that ended up terminating her first pregnancy. According to the X user, the…
Young man nabbed for allegedly stealing ram in Nasarawa
A young man identified as Mohammed Tanko, has been apprehended for allegedly stealing a ram in Kurikyo, Lafia Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. The suspect, a resident of Anguwan…