Trump Renews Criticism of NATO Ahead of Alliance Summit
President Donald Trump has renewed his criticism of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), describing the alliance as a “one-sided” arrangement and arguing that the United States bears an unfair share of the burden for Europe’s defense. In a post on his Truth Social platform on Thursday, Trump said it was “ridiculous” for the United […]
Iran Prepares for Funeral of Supreme Leader as Nation Seeks Unity After War
Iran is preparing for a dayslong state funeral for late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, with authorities calling on millions of people to take part in ceremonies expected to begin on Saturday. Across Tehran, banners and public displays have urged citizens to show their support for the Islamic Republic following the conflict that claimed the life […]
New Customs Tariff Slashes Vehicle Import Duties by 67%
The Federal Government has commenced the implementation of a new tariff regime that significantly reduces Customs levies on imported vehicles, cutting import duties on new vehicles by 50 per cent and used vehicles by about 67 per cent. The revised fiscal measures, which took effect on July 1, are part of the Federal Government’s 2026 […]
FG Clarifies: No Decision Yet on NYSC Uniform Change
The Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has clarified that the Federal Government has not approved Adire or any other fabric to replace the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) khaki uniform, reversing the impression created by his earlier remarks. Olawande made the clarification in a statement posted on his X account on Thursday following widespread […]
Tinubu Urges Media to Shun Fake News, Uphold Professionalism
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged media practitioners to uphold professionalism, accuracy and responsibility in their reporting, describing the press as an indispensable partner in nation-building and democratic governance. Speaking on Thursday at the maiden State House Media Corps Presidential Dinner at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Tinubu reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to press freedom […]
US Scales Back Troop Presence in Nigeria
The United States has withdrawn most of the military personnel deployed to Nigeria for a joint counterterrorism operation in the Lake Chad Basin, while reaffirming its commitment to continued intelligence sharing and other security assistance for Abuja. The Commander of US Air Forces in Europe–Air Forces Africa, General Dagvin R.M. Anderson, disclosed this on Thursday […]
Tinubu Unveils Mega Lithium Processing Plant in Nasarawa
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday inaugurated a lithium processing plant in Nasarawa State with a daily processing capacity of 6,000 metric tonnes and an annual capacity of three million metric tonnes, describing the project as a major boost to Nigeria’s industrialisation drive. The facility, owned by Diamond New Energy Company Ltd. and located in Endo […]
McMaster Questions U.S.-Iran Talks, Warns Sanctions Relief Could Strengthen Tehran
Former National Security Adviser H. R. McMaster has expressed skepticism about the progress of ongoing indirect negotiations between the United States and Iran, arguing that Tehran stands to benefit more than Washington from the current diplomatic process. Speaking on CBS News’ The Takeout with Major Garrett, McMaster said Iran has been the primary beneficiary of […]
Daredevil Couple Faces Court After Climbing Empire State Building
A couple known for scaling some of the world’s tallest skyscrapers is expected to appear in a Manhattan court on Thursday after allegedly climbing to the top of the Empire State Building in what they described as an engagement stunt. Authorities said Angelina Nikolau, 33, and Ivan Kuznetsov, 32, both Russian nationals with a listed […]
Atiku Fires Tinubu Govt Over GenCos Payment Claims
Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration of misleading Nigerians over the settlement of debts owed to electricity generation companies (GenCos). In a statement issued on Wednesday through his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku said recent comments by the Association […]
