UN Commission Accuses Israel of Committing Genocide in Gaza
A United Nations investigative panel has concluded that Israel has committed acts amounting to genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, citing “reasonable grounds” to believe that four of the five legally defined elements of genocide have been carried out since the war with Hamas began in 2023. The findings, released Thursday by the Independent International Commission […]
Atiku Accuses Tinubu of Failing to Tackle Hunger, Warns of Revolt
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of failing to address widespread hunger and poverty more than two years into his administration. In a statement issued on Monday by his spokesman, Paul Ibe, Atiku described the rising level of hunger as unacceptable, particularly among the underprivileged. “Whatever reform the Tinubu government […]
Tinubu Ends Vacation, Returns to Abuja Today
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will return to Abuja today, September 16, to resume official duties after concluding his work vacation ahead of schedule. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, announced the development in a statement on Monday. “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has concluded his work vacation ahead of schedule […]
Shettima Reaffirms Nigeria’s Readiness for Global Investments
Vice President Kashim Shettima has reiterated Nigeria’s openness to investments and partnerships across key sectors, stressing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to economic transformation. Shettima made the remarks on Monday while receiving a delegation from Visa, led by Tareq Muhmood, Regional President for Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (CEMEA), at the Presidential […]
FG Bows to Pressure Halts 4% Customs Levy
The federal government has suspended the four percent free-on-board (FOB) levy recently introduced by the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on imported goods, citing concerns over its impact on trade and economic stability. The directive was issued by R. O. Omachi, Permanent Secretary, Special Duties in the Office of the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister […]
Seoul Launches Probe After U.S. Raid Detains Hundreds of Hyundai Workers
The South Korean government has launched a formal investigation into potential human rights violations after more than 300 Korean nationals were detained during a U.S. immigration raid at a Hyundai electric vehicle battery plant in Georgia. The raid, conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), marks the largest single-location immigration operation since President Donald […]
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 […]
