No Decision Taken On Hantavirus Cruise Ship — Spain
Spain on Tuesday said it would not decide where a cruise ship with hantavirus cases would dock until epidemiological data had been analysed, casting uncertainty on the vessel’s next steps.…
UK’s 30-Year Bond Rate Highest Since 1998
The interest rate on 30-year UK government bonds reached the highest level since 1998 Tuesday, as investors fretted over soaring energy prices caused by the Middle East war. The yield…
Stocks Advance, Oil Falls As Traders Eye US-Iran Ceasefire
European and US stocks advanced Tuesday as investors weighed first-quarter corporate earnings alongside uncertainty over the fragile US-Iran ceasefire. Oil prices pulled back after the two sides traded fire as…
Vodafone To Take Full Ownership Of UK Mobile Operator
British mobile phone giant Vodafone announced Tuesday it has agreed a £4.3 billion ($5.8 billion) deal to take full ownership of the country’s biggest mobile phone operator, VodafoneThree. Under the…
Tinubu Seeks Senate Confirmation Of Tegbe As Minister, Umar As NMDPRA CEO
President Bola Tinubu has written to the Senate seeking confirmation of the nomination of Joseph Tegbe as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The request, read by the…
Pfizer Profits Dip As It Ramps R&D Spending For New Drugs
Pfizer reported a dip in profits Tuesday but reaffirmed full-year targets and pointed to progress in advancing new treatments to address cancer and obesity. The pharmaceutical giant notched higher sales…
300 Firms Compete For 50 Oil Blocks In Ongoing Licensing Round — NUPRC
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has said that a total of 300 firms are currently jostling for the 50 oil blocks put out in the 2025/2026 licensing rounds.…
Blackout In Parts Of Ibadan As TCN Begins Maintenance
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced a planned power outage in parts of Ibadan, Oyo State, due to maintenance work at the Ayede Transmission Substation. In a statement…
US Data Firm Removes Kled App In Nigeria Over ‘95% Fraud’ Rate
A US-based data marketplace that rewards users for uploading photos, videos, and other multimodal content, Kled AI, has withdrawn its services from Nigeria after detecting a “95 %” fraud rate…
Stitching Lives Back Together For Central Africa’s Child Soldiers
In a classroom in Bria in the unstable eastern Central African Republic, former child soldiers were learning to sew. It is a way to help the 14- to 17-year-olds move…
Jim Ovia Retires As Zenith Bank Chairman, Mustafa Bello Takes Over
Zenith Bank Plc has announced the retirement of its Founder and Group Chairman, Jim Ovia, following the expiration of his tenure in line with regulatory requirements. The bank disclosed this…
Dallas Mavericks Name Masai Ujiri Team President, Alternate Governor
The Dallas Mavericks have named Masai Ujiri as Team President and Alternate Governor, turning to one of the NBA’s most accomplished executives to lead their next chapter. Ujiri will oversee…
Two Hantavirus Cases Confirmed, Five Suspected On Cruise Ship, Says WHO
Two hantavirus cases have been confirmed and five others are suspected among people on a cruise ship stuck off Cape Verde, including three who have died, the WHO said Tuesday.…
FG Loans ₦11.8bn To 6,842 Beneficiaries
The Federal Government has disbursed N11.8bn to 6,842 academic and non-academic staff across Nigerian tertiary institutions. The beneficiaries span 141 institutions, including federal universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education, according…
Former Kano Deputy Governor Gwarzo Quits ADC
A former Deputy Governor of Kano State, Aminu Gwarzo, has resigned from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing shifts in the political environment. Gwarzo confirmed his exit in a letter…
Akwa Ibom Creates Aviation Ministry To Consolidate Int’l Aviation Gains
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to building a sustainable aviation ecosystem, following the successful maiden international flight from Uyo to Accra, Ghana. Speaking…
Serena, Venus, Osaka Bring Sport, Style And Statement To 2026 Met Gala
Tennis stars Serena Williams, Venus Williams and Naomi Osaka delivered a combo of athletic prestige and high fashion at the 2026 Met Gala, held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art…
Power Couple Rihanna, A$AP Rocky Turn Heads At Met Gala 2026 With Sculptural Style
Global music star Rihanna and rapper A$AP Rocky made a dramatic entrance at the 2026 Met Gala, arriving fashionably late and closing out the red carpet at the Metropolitan Museum…
Beyoncé Returns To Met Gala After A Decade As Co-Chair In Show-Stopping Look
Global music icon Beyoncé made a highly anticipated return to the Met Gala on Monday night, marking her first appearance in a decade and her debut as a co-chair of…
Tyla Stuns At 2026 Met Gala With Peacock-Inspired Valentino Look
South African singer Tyla delivered one of the most striking appearances at the 2026 Met Gala, held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Making her third…