US, EU Reach Trade Deal to Avert Tariff Hike and Open Markets
The United States and European Union have reached a trade deal framework, ending a months-long standoff between two of the world’s biggest economic partners. After make-or-break negotiations between President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen in Scotland, the pair agreed a US tariff on all EU goods of 15%. That is […]
Lagos Faces 25-Day Power Disruptions as TCN Begins Transmission Line Upgrade
Electricity consumers in Lagos will experience intermittent power supply over the next few weeks, as the Transmission Company of Nigeria begins a critical upgrade of the Omotosho–Ikeja West 330kV transmission line. The 25-day maintenance project, which runs from today, July 28 to August 21, will take place daily from 8am to 5pm, with power restored […]
FG Launches N10m Loan Scheme for Tertiary Institution Staff Welfare and Development
The Federal Government has introduced the Tertiary Institution Staff Support Fund (TISSF), offering loans of up to N10 million to academic and non-academic staff of Nigerian universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. Announced by Education Minister Dr. Tunji Alausa, the scheme aims to boost financial stability, welfare, and professional development. Loans are capped at 33.3% […]
Presidency Hits Back at ADC Over Buhari Death Claims
The Presidency has fired back at the African Democratic Congress over claims that the Tinubu administration is politicizing the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari. In a statement released Friday, the ADC accused the government of using Buhari’s passing to improve its public image. But the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public […]
UK to Lower Voting Age to 16
The British government says it plans to lower the national voting age to 16, marking a historic shift that would make the UK one of the countries with the youngest voters in general elections. This follows a campaign promise by the Labour Party before it came to power last year. Prime Minister Keir Starmer defended […]
ART X Launches ‘Resonance’ Residency for Nigerian Creatives in Paris
As ART X marks ten years of championing African creativity, it is proud to announce the launch of Resonance—a transformative international residency created to support the next generation of Nigerian curators, visual artists, and designers. In partnership with the Embassy of France in Nigeria and the Cité internationale des arts in Paris, Resonance offers three […]
Atiku Quits PDP, Joins ADC to Challenge Tinubu in 2027
The All Progressives Congress (APC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have dismissed former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s resignation from the PDP and defection to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as no threat to President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid. In a letter dated July 14, 2025, addressed to the Chairman of his Jada 1 Ward […]
Jude Bellingham Undergoes Successful Shoulder Surgery
Real Madrid have confirmed that Jude Bellingham has undergone a successful shoulder operation, with the England international’s recovery process already underway. The attacker has struggled with a persistent shoulder problem since 2023, and it was decided towards the end of last season that he would undergo an operation after the Club World Cup. Jude Bellingham’s […]
Russia Launches Massive Attack on Ukraine Amid Trump Peace Push
Russia launched a major assault on Ukraine from late Tuesday to early Wednesday, firing over 400 drones, artillery, and a ballistic missile, defying former U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent push for a peace deal. The attacks killed one woman and injured more than 25 people across several regions. A missile strike on Ukrainian President Volodymyr […]
Turkey Warns of FETO Threat in Nigeria
The Turkish government has raised concerns over the presence of the Fethullah Terrorist Organisation (FETO) in Nigeria and other countries, warning that the group poses a global security threat. This warning came from Turkey’s Ambassador-designate to Nigeria, Mehmet Poroy, during a dinner in Abuja marking Türkiye’s Democracy and National Unity Day, commemorating the failed coup […]
