President Tinubu Woos French Investors in State Visit
President Bola Tinubu has affirmed Nigeria’s strong commitment to enhancing cooperation in key sectors such as food security, energy, solid minerals, education, and defense during a high-profile meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron at the prestigious Palais des L’Élysée on Thursday. At a joint press conference, in France, President Tinubu highlighted the vast, yet largely […]
Mexico: Trump Tariffs Risk 400,000 US Jobs, Retaliation Looms
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has said Mexico would retaliate if U.S. President-elect Donald Trump followed through with his proposed 25% across-the-board tariff, a move her government warned could kill 400,000 U.S. jobs and drive up prices for U.S. consumers. Mexican Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard, speaking alongside Sheinbaum, called for more regional cooperation and integration instead […]
Akwa Ibom Declares Nov. 29 Holiday to Honor Late First Lady
Akwa Ibom State government has declared Friday, November 29, a work-free day in honour of the late first lady, Patience Umo-Eno. A statement from the Secretary to the state government, Enobong Uwah, said the public holiday is to allow Akwa Ibom residents and other well-wishers to pay their final respects to the departed First Lady […]
Van Nistelrooy Set To Be Appointed Leicester Boss
Ruud van Nistelrooy is set to be appointed as Leicester City’s new manager. The 48-year-old Dutchman would replace Steve Cooper, who was sacked after just 157 days in charge following Saturday’s 2-1 Premier League defeat by Chelsea. Van Nistelrooy’s appointment comes two weeks after he left his role as interim head coach at Manchester United, […]
Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire Begins After Year of Conflict
A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah has come into effect in Lebanon after more than a year of fighting. It began at 04:00 AM local time today, putting an at-least temporary end to nearly 14 months of conflict between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group. The deal was announced on Tuesday evening by Israel, France […]
Ex-Gov Yahaya Bello Pleads Not Guilty to 16-Count Charge
The immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has pleaded not guilty to a 16-count charge the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, preferred against him. Bello was docked before trial Justice Maryann Anenih of a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory sitting at Maitama, alongside two other defendants, Umar Oricha and […]
CBN Raise Monetary Policy Rate From 27.25 To 27.50
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has raised the Monetary Policy Rate to 27.50 per cent from 27.25 per cent as part of efforts to combat surging inflation. The CBN governor, Yemi Cardoso, announced this at the end of its last Monetary Policy Committee meeting in Abuja, making it the sixth rate hike this year. Cardoso […]
Man City’s Defensive Woes continue After Draw With Feyenoord
Pep Guardiola has said his Manchester City side were “fragile”, while they were also labelled “weak” and “frail” after surrendering a 3-0 Champions League lead against Feyenoord at Etihad Stadium. Instead of heading to Liverpool on the back of a morale-boosting win, the defending Premier League champions face their title rivals at Anfield on Sunday […]
Lagos Lays Foundation Stone For New Alaba-Rago Transnational Market
Lagos State Government says the ground breaking ceremony for the redevelopment and revitalisation of Alaba Rago Transnational Market is aimed at fostering socio-economic growth in the state. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu who was represented by his Special Adviser on Enterprise Geographic Information Service and Urban Development, Dr. Olajide Babatunde, said his administration is dedicated to rebuilding the […]
President Tinubu Celebrates Port Harcourt Refinery Revival
President Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) on the successful revitalisation of the Port Harcourt refinery, marked by the official commencement of petroleum product loading on Tuesday. A statement by Special Adviser to the President (Information & Strategy), Bayo Onanuga, said the president acknowledged the pivotal […]
