A fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran collapsed after attacks on commercial ships in the Hormuz Strait, through which one-fifth of world oil supplies flowed before the war. Crude jumped more than two per cent and has spiked around 10 per cent this week after the United States hit an Iranian island in…
President Bola Tinubu has declared that democracy in Nigeria will survive despite intimidation, assuring that his administration remains committed to building a stronger nation. The President made the remarks while receiving a high-level delegation from Enugu State, led by Governor Peter Mbah, at the State House. He also commended Governor Mbah for efforts to tackle…
CNN International Commercial (CNNIC) and Dangote Industries Limited have entered a multi-year global partnership that includes Dangote’s sponsorship of Africa Inc., a new CNN International programme focused on African businesses and their growing influence in the global economy. The global, multiplatform campaign is designed to showcase the scale and impact of Dangote Industries while highlighting…
President Bola Tinubu has signed the 2026 Appropriation Bill into law, approving a total expenditure of ₦68.32 trillion for the fiscal year. The President also assented to an amendment extending the implementation of the capital component of the 2025 budget from March 31 to June 30, 2026. According to a statement by his spokesperson, Bayo…
Ondo Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa gives N1 million each to 45 returnees from South Africa to support their reintegration. After fleeing what they described as harrowing experiences in South Africa, 45 indigenes of Ondo State on Thursday received a fresh lifeline from Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, who presented N1 million to each of them to enable them…
European champions Spain defeated Belgium 2-1 to set up a heavyweight World Cup semi-final showdown with France on Friday. The stunning finish at SoFi Stadium sets up a tantalising showdown between European champions Spain and the tournament favourites, France and the red-hot Kylian Mbappe in Dallas on Tuesday. But it was heartbreak for Belgium’s substitute…
Former Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu, may be among Nigerians to be repatriated from the United Kingdom following a new bilateral agreement between both countries covering the return of failed asylum seekers, visa overstayers and convicted offenders. The agreement was signed during President Bola Tinubu’s recent state visit to the UK. Ekweremadu was convicted in…
A member of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Kenneth Okonkwo, has criticised former governors Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso over their decision to leave the ADC coalition for the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC). Both opposition figures recently exited the coalition under the ADC to join the NDC, a move…
The traffic gridlock along the Benin-Agbor Road has continued for days, leaving motorists, commuters and residents stranded for hours as the situation worsens. The prolonged gridlock, which is being attributed to the deteriorated condition of the road and failed portions along the route, is disrupting commercial activities and making daily commuting increasingly difficult. Motorists who…
Venezuela’s devastating twin earthquakes have killed nearly 3,000, official figures showed on Saturday, as international rescue teams began winding down search operations for survivors in the rubble. Fatalities jumped by more than 300 from Friday to 2,954, following the June 24 disaster that left thousands homeless in the streets and shelter camps. Tens of thousands…
