TikTok Looms Over US-China Trade Talks in Spain
Top U.S. and Chinese officials entered a second day of high-level trade negotiations in Spain on Monday, as the future of TikTok in the United States emerged as a key point of tension in an already complex economic dialogue. The meetings, led by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, mark […]
Trump’s UK State Visit to Deliver Tech and Nuclear Energy Deals as Tariff Talks Continue
U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to announce major agreements on technology and civil nuclear energy during a state visit to the United Kingdom this week, in what officials on both sides are describing as a pivotal moment for transatlantic ties. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will arrive in London on Wednesday to a […]
Kalu Urges Nigerians to Support Tinubu’s Economic Reforms
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has called on Nigerians to back the economic reforms introduced by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing them as vital for long-term national growth and stability. Kalu made the appeal while addressing the 2025/2026 cohort of Nigerian students at the Harvard Kennedy School, noting that Tinubu’s […]
Peter Obi: Nigeria’s History Cannot Be Complete Without Ibadan
Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has described Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, as central to Nigeria’s history and development. Obi made the remark on Sunday when he paid a courtesy visit to Rashidi Ladoja, the Olubadan-designate, at his Bodija residence in Ibadan. He was accompanied by LP […]
Subsidy Removal Saved Nigeria from Bankruptcy — Sanusi
Emir of Kano and former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Muhammad Sanusi II, has said the removal of petrol subsidy prevented Nigeria from sliding into bankruptcy. Speaking on Saturday at the second edition of the Kano International Poetry Festival (KAPFEST), organised by the Poetic Wednesdays Initiative, Sanusi described the subsidy regime as unsustainable, warning […]
Falana Faults INEC Over Early 2027 Campaigns, Urges Legal Action
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has criticised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for allegedly ignoring politicians who have prematurely launched campaigns for the 2027 elections. Speaking on Sunday Politics, Falana described the early political maneuvering as “abnormal” and insisted that the electoral body has a constitutional duty to intervene. “The law cannot cover all […]
Nigeria’s Embassies Fully Functional Despite Absence of Ambassadors – Tuggar
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has assured that Nigeria’s embassies across the world remain fully operational despite the absence of substantive ambassadors. In an interview with TheCable, Tuggar dismissed concerns that diplomatic missions were paralysed, stressing that existing structures ensure seamless continuity. “All our embassies are functioning well. The chargé d’affaires in each mission is […]
Poland and Romania Scramble Jets as Russian Drone Breaches NATO Airspace Again
NATO allies Poland and Romania launched fighter jets on Saturday in response to a fresh wave of Russian drone and missile strikes targeting Ukraine, as alliance members confront rising security risks along the eastern frontier. In Poland, military authorities confirmed that no violations of national airspace occurred, despite deploying jets to monitor activity near the […]
Rubio Arrives in Israel to Discuss Gaza War, Hostage Crisis, and Regional Security
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Israel on Sunday morning for a high-level diplomatic visit aimed at addressing the ongoing war in Gaza, the humanitarian crisis, and broader regional security concerns. Rubio, accompanied by his wife Jeanette Dousdebes Rubio, was welcomed at Ben Gurion Airport by U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee and […]
FBI Director Faces Backlash After Premature Announcement in Charlie Kirk Shooting Case
FBI Director Kash Patel is facing mounting criticism after prematurely announcing the arrest of a suspect in the fatal shooting of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. The statement, made on social media Wednesday, was quickly contradicted by local Utah authorities, raising concerns about Patel’s leadership and judgment during a sensitive investigation. Patel had posted that a […]
