Norway Crown Princess’s Son Faces Trial on Rape and Drug Charges
The eldest son of Norway’s crown princess is set to go on trial Tuesday in Oslo on multiple criminal charges, including rape, in a high-profile case that has drawn intense scrutiny and cast a shadow over the royal family. Marius Borg Høiby, 29, will appear before the Oslo District Court after being indicted in August […]
Nepal Arrests Travel and Rescue Executives Over Alleged Fake Himalayan Helicopter Rescues
Authorities in Nepal have arrested six executives from travel and mountain rescue companies accused of orchestrating fraudulent helicopter rescues in the Himalayas to extract millions of dollars from international insurance firms, officials said Monday. The arrests were carried out last week by Nepal’s Central Investigation Bureau, which alleges the suspects submitted fabricated rescue claims totaling […]
Venezuela Announces First Liquefied Petroleum Gas Export Under Interim Government
Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, announced Sunday that the country has completed its first-ever export of liquefied petroleum gas, marking a symbolic milestone for the energy-rich nation. Rodríguez made the announcement on her Telegram channel nearly a month after President Donald Trump ordered a U.S. military operation that resulted in the capture of Venezuela’s former […]
Presidency’s Foreign Travel Bills Hit ₦34.39bn in Forex Spending
The Presidency spent no less than ₦34.39 billion on foreign exchange to finance international travel and related expenses between 2024 and 2025, according to data obtained from GovSpend, a public finance tracking platform operated by BudgIT. The records show that the spending was executed through the State House, the Presidential Air Fleet, the Office of […]
Nigerian Stock Market Gains N6.7tn in January as Oil Prices Rally
The Nigerian stock market ended January 2026 with strong gains, adding more than ₦6.7 trillion in market value, as global oil prices climbed to about $71.01 per barrel last week. Market analysts said the surge in crude oil prices, if sustained, would benefit Nigeria by supporting government revenue expectations and boosting investor confidence, particularly in […]
Soludo, Onitsha Traders Brace for Showdown as Markets Set to Reopen Today
All eyes are on Onitsha today as Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, and traders at the Onitsha Main Market face a decisive test over the continued observance of the Monday sit-at-home that has disrupted economic activities across the state. The standoff stems from Soludo’s resolve to end the weekly shutdown imposed by the Indigenous People […]
Politicians Are Nigeria’s Problem, Pray for Us — Peter Obi
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, has urged Nigerians to pray for their political leaders, saying politicians are largely responsible for the country’s challenges. Obi made the call on Sunday while speaking at the thanksgiving service marking Oyo State’s 50th anniversary at the Cathedral of St. Peter Anglican […]
House Democrats Refuse to Fast-Track Senate Funding Deal as Shutdown Drags On
As a partial federal government shutdown entered its first full day Saturday, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Democrats will not help Republicans accelerate passage of a Senate-approved funding package, signaling the shutdown is likely to last longer than initially expected. Jeffries confirmed his party’s position during an interview Saturday on MSNBC, saying Democrats would […]
Democrat Christian Menefee Wins Texas Special Election, Cutting GOP House Edge
Democrat Christian Menefee won a Texas U.S. House seat in a special election Saturday, trimming Republicans’ already narrow majority and delivering a sharp rebuke to President Donald Trump. Menefee, the Harris County attorney, defeated Amanda Edwards, a former Houston City Council member, in a runoff election. He will succeed the late Sylvester Turner, a former […]
Gov. Kefas Officially Defects to APC, Vows Inclusive Development for Taraba
Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, on Saturday officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and was formally received by Vice President Kashim Shettima at a ceremony held in Jalingo. Speaking on behalf of President Bola Tinubu, Shettima described the defection as a moment of pride for both the […]
