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Egypt, Sudan Back Trump’s Bid to Mediate Nile Dam Standoff
Egypt and Sudan have welcomed an offer by US President Donald Trump to mediate the long-running dispute with Ethiopia over the sharing of Nile River waters and the operation of the…
Trump Floats Tariffs on Countries Opposing US Control of Greenland
US President Donald Trump has suggested he could impose tariffs on countries that refuse to support Washington’s push to control Greenland, escalating rhetoric that has already…
Museveni Secures Seventh Term in Uganda Election as Bobi Wine Rejects Results
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has been declared winner of the country’s presidential election, securing a seventh term in office and extending his four-decade rule, according…
Qatar Airways Plane Returns to Lagos After Mid-Air Technical Glitch
A Qatar Airways flight on Friday night made an emergency return to the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, after developing a technical fault shortly after…
Nigeria exits EU high-risk AML list, wins major global endorsement
Nigeria has achieved a major international milestone in its campaign against money laundering, terrorist financing and proliferation financing.
This followed its removal from the…
NEC to Meet Oyedele-Led Tax Reform Committee Over New Tax Regime
The National Economic Council (NEC) has agreed to formally engage the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, chaired by Taiwo Oyedele, to address concerns arising from the…
Wikipedia Marks 25 Years, Reinforces Its Role as the Backbone of Global Knowledge
Wikipedia, the world’s largest online encyclopedia, on Thursday marked its 25th anniversary, celebrating a quarter century of providing free, reliable and human-powered knowledge to people…
US, Taiwan Strike Landmark Trade Deal to Cut Tariffs, Spur $250bn Chip Investments
The United States and Taiwan have reached a major trade agreement that will reduce tariffs on Taiwanese goods and unlock massive investment in U.S. technology and semiconductor…
Yoon’s Failed Martial Law Bid Triggers South Korea’s Deepest Political Crisis in…
Former South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol plunged the country into its gravest political turmoil in more than 40 years after abruptly declaring martial law in a televised address, vowing…
Legionnaires seek empowerment of 1,000 widows of fallen heroes in Gombe
The Nigerian Legion has urged the Gombe state government to empower 1,000 widows of the fallen heroes to improve their social and economic wellbeing.
The Chairman of the legion, Master…