US, Ecuador Sign Trade Deal Cutting Tariff Rates
The United States and Ecuador have agreed to reduce tariff rates between the two nations, officials said, as countries seek to navigate US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff campaign. The…
Police Refute Claims Broda Shaggi Shot In Ogun
The Ogun State Police Command has denied claims that a popular entertainer, known as Broda Shaggy, was shot within the Ogun State Police Command. The command’s Public Relations Officer, Oluseyi…
War Entering Decisive Stage — Israel
Israel said the war against Iran was entering its “decisive phase” on Saturday, as explosions rocked cities across the Middle East, with strikes on the US embassy in Baghdad and…
“It’s Time to Practice a Politics of Ideology” — Audu Maikori Trades Music For The Green Chamber, Promising An End To The ‘Handout’ Era
When Audu Maikori appeared on Channels Television’s Lunchtime Politics this week, the transition from music executive to aspiring legislator appeared complete. The lawyer and Chocolate City founder, who spent decades…
Stay Away From Ports, Iran Warns UAE Residents
Iran’s military warned Saturday that it considers ports in the United Arab Emirates to be legitimate targets and urged residents to avoid them, in a statement carried by state TV.…
Spielberg Defends Ballet, Opera After Chalamet Snub
Legendary movie director Steven Spielberg on Friday defended enjoying the arts as a shared live experience, appearing to take aim at Oscar nominee Timothee Chalamet’s controversial remarks about ballet and…
Naira Rebounds To ₦1,363.5/$
The naira on Friday firmed up to close at ₦1,363.5 per dollar at the official foreign exchange market. The development was after a sharp depreciation at the start of the…
Gov Alia Condemns Attack On Apa, Assures Justice, Protection For Benue Communities
The Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has condemned in strong terms the senseless and tragic attack by armed herdsmen terrorists on innocent locals of Akpete/Asaba community in…
N. Korea Fires Missiles Towards S.Korea After Warning Over Drill
North Korea fired about 10 ballistic missiles toward the Sea of Japan Saturday, Seoul’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said, days after Pyongyang warned of “terrible consequences” over ongoing South…
Iran, US Threaten Attacks On Oil Facilities
Iran threatened Saturday to reduce US-linked oil facilities to “a pile of ashes” as the two-week-old Middle East war spilled over into a global oil price crisis. Iranian armed forces…