Siemens Executive and Family Among Victims in Fatal New York Helicopter Crash
A senior Siemens executive, his wife, and their three young children were among six people killed when a tourist helicopter plunged into the Hudson River on Thursday afternoon, officials confirmed. Agustín Escobar, who oversaw Siemens’ operations in Spain and Southwest Europe, was visiting New York City with his wife, Merce Camprubí Montal, and their children—ages […]
Senate President Akpabio Petitions IG over Assassination Allegation by Natasha
Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has formally petitioned the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, demanding an immediate investigation into the assassination allegation made against him by Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the Kogi Central Senator. In his petition, Akpabio calls for the prosecution of Akpoti-Uduaghan for criminal defamation, incitement, false accusation, and conduct likely to cause a breach of […]
Elumelu: Nigeria’s $1 Trillion Economy Dream Hinges on Fixing Power Sector
Chairman of Transcorp Group, Tony Elumelu, has warned that Nigeria’s ambition to build a $1 trillion economy is unattainable without urgent reforms in the country’s ailing electricity sector. Speaking at Transcorp’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Abuja on Wednesday, Elumelu described reliable power supply as the “single most critical factor” for transforming Nigeria’s economy, particularly […]
Adesina to FG: Tackle Insecurity with Rural Economic Reforms
President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Akinwumi Adesina, has called on the Nigerian government to address the root causes of insecurity by expanding economic opportunities in rural communities. He said meaningful reforms targeting poverty and youth unemployment are essential for achieving long-term peace and national stability. Speaking during an exclusive interview on Sunrise Daily aired on […]
FG, Edo State Form Committee to Investigate Killing of Kano-Bound Travelers
The Federal Government, in collaboration with the Edo State Government, has set up a fact-finding committee to investigate the recent killing of 16 Kano-bound travelers in Uromi, Esan North-East Local Government Area of Edo State. Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, made the announcement on Thursday while receiving a high-powered delegation from Kano State led […]
OpenAI Countersues Elon Musk, Accuses Him of Harassment and Attempted Sabotage
OpenAI filed a countersuit against Elon Musk on Wednesday, accusing the tech billionaire of engaging in a sustained campaign to undermine the company and seeking a court order to block any further “unlawful and unfair” actions as their legal battle intensifies. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, […]
Trump Halts Most Tariffs for Three Months, But Hikes China Rate to 125% Amid Escalating Trade Spat
In a major shift from his previously hardline trade stance, President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a three-month suspension of the sweeping “reciprocal” tariffs that had taken effect at midnight—except for those targeting China. The unexpected move temporarily eases trade tensions with most U.S. partners, as tariffs on imports from countries other than China will […]
Lula Warns Brazil Will Retaliate if U.S. Imposes New Tariffs, But Emphasizes Diplomacy First
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signaled on Wednesday that his government is prepared to respond to any new U.S. tariffs with reciprocal measures, but emphasized that diplomacy remains his top priority. Speaking to reporters following the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) summit in Honduras, Lula made it clear that while […]
Peter Obi, Alex Otti, and Labour Party Delegation Visit INEC Over Leadership Dispute
A high-level delegation from the Labour Party (LP), led by Peter Obi, the party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, and Dr. Alex Otti, the Governor of Abia State, visited the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja on Wednesday. The delegation also included Olumide Akpata, the LP candidate for the 2024 […]
Peter Obi Denies Leaving Labour Party, Laments Nigeria’s Worsening State
Peter Obi, the Labour Party candidate in the 2023 presidential election, has dismissed rumors that he is planning to leave the party. During the ongoing National Executive Council (NEC) meeting in Abuja, Obi reassured party members that he remains a committed member of the Labour Party. “Some speculated that I have left the Labour Party, […]
