Trump, Starmer to Seal $205 Billion Investment Deal Amid Geopolitical Tensions
U.S. President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will meet on Thursday for high-stakes talks at Chequers, with both leaders aiming to bolster transatlantic ties and unveil a sweeping £150 billion ($205 billion) U.S. investment package into the UK. The meeting comes on the heels of a lavish day of royal pageantry, including […]
Trump Administration Faces Scrutiny Over Arrests of DACA Recipients
Immigrant rights advocates are raising alarms after a growing number of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients have been detained or deported under the Trump administration, in what they say is a violation of longstanding federal protections. According to a newly compiled “Enforcement Tracker” developed by the immigrant rights coalition Home is Here, at […]
Saudi Arabia and Pakistan Sign Historic Mutual Defence Pact Amid Regional Volatility
Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have signed a landmark mutual defence agreement, formalising decades of security cooperation at a time of mounting instability across the Middle East and South Asia. Announced Wednesday in the Saudi capital, the accord was signed by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, with Pakistan’s army […]
Bolsonaro Discharged from Hospital After Cancer Diagnosis Amid Legal Turmoil
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was discharged on Wednesday from DF Star Hospital in the capital after being admitted the previous day for vomiting, dizziness, and low blood pressure, according to a statement from the medical facility. Doctors confirmed that the 69-year-old’s condition had improved but emphasized that he will require ongoing follow-up care. The […]
FG Targets $3.14bn Agric Investment to Boost Food Security, Jobs
The Federal Government has unveiled plans to attract a $3.14 billion agricultural investment portfolio under the Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) Hand-in-Hand Initiative, aimed at strengthening food security and achieving food sovereignty. Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, announced this at the National and Sub-Regional Hand-in-Hand Investment Forum in Abuja. He said […]
2027: APC Reaffirms Tinubu as Sole Candidate, Denies Early Campaigning
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has dismissed claims that the ruling party has commenced early campaign activities ahead of the 2027 general elections. His clarification comes after warnings from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Police that some political parties were engaging in premature electioneering in […]
FG Makes History Compulsory in Schools After 16 Years
The Federal Government has announced the reintroduction of History as a compulsory subject from primary to senior secondary schools, 16 years after it was removed from the curriculum in 2009 under the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua administration. The Federal Ministry of Education disclosed this in a statement posted on its X handle on Wednesday, explaining that […]
Ndume Defends Dangote Refinery, Dismisses Monopoly Claims
Senator Ali Ndume has accused fuel importers of attempting to discredit the Dangote Refinery with what he described as false claims of monopoly in Nigeria’s oil market. In a statement on Wednesday, the All Progressives Congress (APC) lawmaker said marketers failed to seize past opportunities to build refineries but are now uniting against Dangote’s investment. […]
EFCC: Internet Fraud Fuelling Tougher Visa Restrictions on Nigerians
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has warned that the rising wave of internet fraud is directly responsible for tougher visa restrictions being imposed on innocent Nigerians abroad. EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, said fraudulent practices are destroying the future of perpetrators while tarnishing Nigeria’s global reputation. He noted that the trend is forcing foreign […]
Tinubu Lifts Six-Month Emergency Rule in Rivers, Restores Fubara, Assembly
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday lifted the emergency rule imposed on Rivers State since March 18, 2025, paving the way for Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, Ngozi Nma Odu, Speaker Martins Amaewhule, and all members of the State House of Assembly to resume duties from Thursday, September 18. Tinubu, in a personally signed statement, […]
