US President Donald Trump on Thursday said that stopping Iran from getting nuclear weapons was more important to him than controlling oil prices. “The United States is the largest Oil Producer in the World, by far, so when oil prices go up, we make a lot of money. BUT, of far greater interest and i…
Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) Lagos State Branch has called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently constitute the full membership of the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN). NMA warned that continued delays could hinder the resolution of medical negligence cases and prolong disciplinary…
Traditional rulers and stakeholders from various communities in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State have rejected claims by neighbouring Ogun State over the rightful ownership of Eba Island, located along the boundary of the two western states. Both Ondo and Ogun States have recently been in …
Names marked with an asterisk have been changed to protect identities. Having fought in Syria, Alexander Medvedev* knew he was likely to be called up when the Russian government announced a partial mobilisation for its invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Recommended Stories list of 4 items- list 1 of 4‘Ou…
Major economies have agreed to release a record amount of strategic oil reserves, but the move did little to calm investors Thursday, with prices at one point surging above $100 a barrel. Fresh Iranian strikes on energy infrastructure and fears of a prolonged conflict have overshadowed the historic…
The illicit trade in gold from artisanal mines drives crime and armed conflict in the Cameroon-Central African Republic (CAR) border region. The gold sector is now a major part of the criminal market along the border, enabled by corruption and the weak enforcement of regulations. A report by the Ex…
For decades, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states invested trillions of dollars to transform their oil-dependent economies into diversified global hubs. Today, those blueprints are under severe threat. Caught between a United States-Israeli prosecuted war against Iran and Tehran’s asymmetric r…
Cartoonist freed after 15 years in prison without charge in Eritrea A well-known Eritrean satirical cartoonist has been freed from prison after spending 15 years in detention without charge, his family and friends have told the BBC. Biniam Solomon, now in his early 60s, was arrested in the capital,…
Despite United States President Donald Trump’s repeated declarations of victory in the US-Israeli war on Iran, Tehran’s retaliatory strikes on Israel and US military assets in the region have continued, upending global financial and energy markets. “We’ve had two decades to study defeats of the US …
By Kingsley Omonobi The Minister of Defence, Christopher Gwabin Musa, has met with the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Kingsley Udeh, to explore collaboration aimed at addressing energy and technological needs within Nigeria’s defence sector. The meeting, held at Ship House in Abuja…
The United States military on Wednesday confirmed the use of multiple artificial intelligence (AI) tools in the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran. However, the war in Iran is not the first time the US military has relied on tech companies. For decades, tech companies and universities have collaborated …
Our attention has been drawn to recent reports circulating on online platforms and social media claiming that our offices in Lagos and Abuja were sealed by the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) over alleged non-compliance with Value Added Tax (VAT) and Company Income Tax under the Nigeria Tax Act 2025.…
The Taliban government says four members of the same family, including two children, have been killed by Pakistani artillery and mortar fire in eastern Afghanistan. The deaths reported on Thursday bring the toll to seven people killed in Afghanistan since Tuesday in cross-border clashes, according …
The Minister of Education must be able to answer the following questions in order for justice to be done: Does the Federal College of Education (Technical) deserve a substantive Provost? Did the Provost who was asked to ‘step aside’ misrule, mismanage funds, or run down the College while serving as…
The Senator representing Sokoto South Senatorial District, Aminu Tambuwal, has resigned his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). This is contained in a letter written to the PDP Ward Chairperson of Tambuwal/Shinfiri Ward, Tambuwal Local Government Area of Sokoto State. In a copy of the…
- Global connectedness stood at 25 per cent in 2025, matching the record high first reached in 2022 - Namibia ranks among the top three countries globally for long?term increases in connectedness since 2001; Mozambique, Nigeria and Zambia record strong gains - The DHL Global Connectedness Report 20…
The federal government has stated its efforts to coordinate fiscal, monetary, and energy policies to safeguard Nigeria’s economic stability from possible shocks arising from the escalating Middle East tensions involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. The government said that it is also review…
Senegal approves tougher anti-gay law as rights groups raise concerns Senegal's parliament has approved a new law doubling to 10 years the maximum prison term for sexual acts by same-sex couples and criminalising the "promotion" of homosexuality. A total of 135 MPs voted in favour, zero against and…
Death toll from Ethiopia floods and landslides rises to more than 60 At least 64 people have been killed in floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains in the Gamo Zone of southern Ethiopia, local police inspector Abraham Buha says. Earlier in the week officials had put the death toll at more th…
Why Namibia's green energy dream could be a red flag for penguins A near pristine desert and coastal wilderness in Namibia could soon host a huge hydrogen production facility, raising hopes for jobs but also fears for the unique plant and animal life of the region, such as rare succulents and endan…
