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China Criticises Trump’s Trade Probe, Approves New Five-Year Economic Plan
The Chinese government has criticised the administration of Donald Trump over a new investigation into the trade practices of several countries, describing the move as politically…
US Refueling Aircraft Crashes in Iraq During Iran Operation, Rescue Efforts Ongoing
A United States military refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq on Thursday during an operation linked to the ongoing conflict with Iran, with rescue efforts currently…
Ondo Speaker seeks amnesty for more inmates
The Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Olamide Oladiji, has advised the state government to consider releasing more inmates, especially those with pardonable offences, to decongest…
Trump Announces Strategic Oil Reserve Release to Curb Rising Prices
Donald Trump, President of the United States, has announced plans to release oil from the country’s strategic reserves in a bid to stabilise rapidly rising global prices.…
Drone Strikes Hit Goma, Kill French Aid Worker, Two Others – UN
Drone strikes struck Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo on Wednesday, killing at least three people, including a French humanitarian worker, according to officials…
UN Security Council Condemns Iran’s Attacks on Gulf States, Jordan
The United Nations Security Council has adopted a resolution condemning attacks by Iran on member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Jordan.
The resolution, passed…
Türkiye Moves to Ban Single-Use Plastics Under Circular Economy Plan
The government of Türkiye has moved to phase out single-use plastics as part of efforts to strengthen environmental protection and align with European standards.
Authorities…
Oasis Magazine Publisher Regains Freedom After 9 Days In DSS Custody
By James Festus
Publisher of Oasis Magazine, Pastor Daniel Dafe Umukoro, on Wednesday regained his freedom after his release from the custody of the Department of State Services, Bayelsa…
IEA Announces Record 400 Million Barrel Oil Release
The International Energy Agency has announced a coordinated release of 400 million barrels of oil from emergency reserves in an effort to stabilize global energy markets and curb…
Drone Strike in DR Congo City Kills 3, Including French Aid Worker
At least three people, including a French humanitarian worker, were killed early Wednesday in a drone strike on a residential neighborhood in Goma in the eastern Democratic…