World Leaders praise Trump as he claims US Election Victory
As former President Donald Trump claimed victory in the US election over Kamala Harris, world leaders quickly responded with congratulatory messages, while financial markets surged in reaction to his win. Here are some of the early reactions, though the election result has yet to be formally confirmed: IsraelPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu celebrated Trump’s return, calling […]
BREAKING: Chief of Army Staff, Lagbaja, dies at 56
Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff, passed away on Tuesday night in Lagos after a prolonged illness, as confirmed by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, in a statement titled, “Announcement of the Passing of Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja.” “President […]
US election: Trump at 266 electoral votes, Harris at 195
Early Wednesday, former Republican President Donald Trump appeared close to securing a new term in the White House, needing only a few more electoral votes to defeat Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris. According to projections by major US media outlets, Trump has won in more than half of the 50 states, including three crucial battlegrounds: […]
JUST IN: National Power Grid collapses again
Nigeria’s national power grid experienced a partial collapse on Tuesday, with power generation dropping to 0 MW between 2 p.m. and 3 p.m., following earlier peaks of 3,934.77 MW in the morning and 2,711 MW around 1 p.m. The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) confirmed the incident, with TCN spokesperson Ndidi Mbah explaining, “The national […]
US Presidential Election: Trump, Harris in dead heat
As the U.S. presidential election approaches, international and domestic issues are heating up debates. Globally, the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war sees the U.S. and NATO supporting Ukraine, while Russia is backed by China, Iran, and North Korea. Meanwhile, Africa, especially Francophone regions, is increasingly critical of the U.S., and the BRICS group is emerging as a […]
Rwanda to Stop Registering Petrol-driven Taxis in 2025
Rwanda will no longer register petrol-driven motorbike taxis from the New Year as it seeks to transition towards electric vehicles. The goal, according to the Minister of Infrastructure Jimmy Gasore, is to promote the use of cleaner, more efficient energy and reduce gas emissions. The new rule will only apply in the capital Kigali and […]
President Orders the Release of Minors Involved in #EndBadGovernance Protest
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris has announced that President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate release of minors arrested during the #EndBadGovernance protests, following recent public concern. The Minister who made this known yesterday after a private meeting with President Tinubu, also disclosed that the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty […]
Why I can’t support Peter Obi again – Doyin Okupe
Former presidential spokesperson Doyin Okupe has declared he will no longer support ex-Anambra State governor Peter Obi, citing recent remarks by Obi that he found offensive to the Yoruba people. Okupe, who previously led Obi’s presidential campaign but resigned after a money laundering conviction, is now an active supporter of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Okupe […]
EFCC Arrests Former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa Over Alleged N1.3 Trillion Fund Diversion
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday arrested former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, alleging he diverted N1.3 trillion, a 13% derivation fund from the federation account between 2015 and 2023. Okowa was detained at the EFCC’s Port Harcourt office in Rivers State after responding to an invitation for questioning. A source within […]
Stock Markets rise as Investors Brace for U.S. Election
Global stock markets rallied on Monday, while the dollar slid, as investors braced for a pivotal week marked by a tight U.S. presidential race, an anticipated Federal Reserve interest rate decision, and expected economic stimulus from China. Oil prices jumped 2.5% after eight OPEC+ producers extended supply cuts through next month, responding to demand concerns […]
