UK Economy Contracts Sharply in April as US Tariffs and Tax Policy Weigh on Growth
Britain’s economy shrank more than expected in April, with official figures released Thursday showing a 0.3% decline in gross domestic product (GDP) from the previous month — the sharpest contraction since October 2023. The downturn, which outpaced economists’ forecasts of a 0.1% dip, came on the heels of 0.2% growth in March and broke a […]
Harvey Weinstein Convicted on One Sex Crime Charge, Acquitted on Another as Jury Deadlocks on Rape Count
Disgraced film producer Harvey Weinstein was found guilty Wednesday of one count of criminal sexual assault but acquitted on a second charge, as his retrial in New York delivered a split verdict. The jury remains deadlocked on a third count of rape. Weinstein, 73, was convicted of sexually assaulting former production assistant Mimi Haley, while […]
Air India Flight Crashes After Take-Off from Ahmedabad; Over 200 Aboard
An Air India flight bound for London Gatwick crashed shortly after take-off from Ahmedabad airport in western India, with more than 200 passengers reportedly on board, according to preliminary reports. The airline confirmed the incident in a brief statement: “Flight AI171, operating Ahmedabad–London Gatwick, was involved in an incident today.” Further details have not yet […]
Bode George to Tinubu: Reinstate Fubara in June 12 Spirit
Elder statesman and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Chief Bode George, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to reinstate suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, as a symbolic gesture in honour of Nigeria’s Democracy Day celebrations on June 12. In an open letter to the president, Bode George referenced Tinubu’s recent public forgiveness of […]
Tinubu Praises Wike, Says APC Will Welcome Him if He Defects
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday said the All Progressives Congress (APC) will gladly welcome Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), should he decide to join the ruling party. Speaking during the inauguration of the newly completed Shehu Shagari Way and other strategic projects in Abuja’s Katampe district, Tinubu commended Wike’s leadership […]
Nigeria Seeks Stronger Economic Ties with China, Calls for Zero-Tariff Access
Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Yusuf Tuggar, has restated the country’s commitment to strengthening both economic and diplomatic relations with China. Speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in China on the sidelines of the Ministerial Meeting of Coordinators on the Implementation of FOCAC Follow-up Actions in Changsha, Hunan Province, Tuggar highlighted the […]
Nigeria’s Democracy at a Crossroads: A Celebration or a Delusion?
As Nigeria marks Democracy Day on June 12, the occasion evokes memories of the 1993 presidential election, widely hailed as the freest and fairest in the nation’s history. Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola’s presumed victory in that election remains a symbol of the people’s will. But this year’s commemoration is clouded by a sobering reality: […]
June 12: Okpebholo Urges Nigerians to Uphold Democracy, Justice, and Unity
The Executive Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has called on Nigerians both within and beyond the state to use the occasion of Democracy Day to reflect on the enduring lessons of June 12 and renew their commitment to democracy, justice, and national unity. In a Democracy Day message released on Thursday through his Chief […]
Trump-Backed Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill Win New Jersey Governor Primaries, Set Up High-Stakes November Showdown
Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democratic U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill secured victories in their respective primaries Tuesday night, officially setting the stage for a high-stakes race for New Jersey governor this November. Ciattarelli, a former state assemblyman and small business owner, sailed to victory with the backing of former President Donald Trump, defeating four challengers to […]
Dozens Arrested as Thousands Protest Trump Immigration Crackdown in Lower Manhattan
At least 80 people were arrested Tuesday night as thousands of demonstrators filled Foley Square and marched through Lower Manhattan, rallying against the Trump administration’s aggressive immigration enforcement policies. Spurred by recent events in Los Angeles — where federal immigration raids sparked mass protests and a military deployment — New York activists gathered in solidarity, […]
