New Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said Wednesday that the central bank would remain independent and seek to bring down inflation, likely foreclosing the rate […]
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“Atiku Appoints Kenneth Okonkwo Spokesperson” — ADC Chieftain Says South-East Interests Were Discussed And Guaranteed Ahead Of 2027
Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate for the 2027 election, Atiku Abubakar, has appointed actor-turned-politician and ADC chieftain Kenneth Okonkwo as […]
Before the Buildings, There Was a Story
When architect Liran Shukrun, Partner and CEO of Primovitz-Bas, first encountered Givat Hashalvah nearly four years ago, the plan on paper did not yet reveal […]
TRADE SHAKEUP: Trump Administration Declines Long-Term USMCA Renewal
The Trump administration has decided not to renew the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), opting instead to shift to annual reviews of the trade pact rather than […]
“NYSC Must Prepare Youths For Work, Enterprise” — Tinubu Says Scheme Now National Development Platform
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday justified the decision of his government to rebrand the 53-year-old National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) as a national development scheme. […]
The Olodo Uprising And The Democracy We Are Sleepwalking Into
By Chukwuma Kachukwudigbo Okeke Founder, I Matter Nigeria By now, you have heard the argument. A rapper went on a podcast, named what he saw, […]
DHQ Raises Alarm Over Hostile Propaganda Against Military, Seeks Stronger Media Partnership
The Defence Headquarters has expressed concern over what it described as growing hostile propaganda against the Nigerian military, calling for stronger collaboration with the media […]
A hornet's nest of drones is needed to save Taiwan from conflict, says US diplomat
Taiwan needs a “hornet’s nest” of drones to help deter conflict and provide security, the top US diplomat to the democratically governed island said on […]
Health Sector Reforms Transforming Healthcare Delivery – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has highlighted what he described as significant milestones recorded in Nigeria’s health sector since the inception of his administration, saying ongoing reforms […]
IMF Says Nigeria Failed To Report ₦8.83tn Public Spending In Recent Budgets, Warns Of Fiscal Transparency Gaps
The International Monetary Fund has disclosed that the Federal Government failed to capture public expenditure equivalent to about two per cent of Nigeria’s Gross Domestic […]
Israeli-American Emanuel Sharp, signs three-year contract with NBA's Sacramento Kings
Israeli-American basketball star Emanuel Sharp, son of Maccabi Tel-Aviv basketball legend Derrick Sharp, has signed a three-year contract with the Sacramento Kings, just one week […]
Russia launches massive attack on Kyiv, killing at least 10 in retaliation for Ukrainian strikes
Russian forces attacked the Ukrainian capital Kyiv on Thursday, killing at least 10 people and wounding more than 50, as drones and missiles struck residential […]
Afghanistan gets hit by a third earthquake in days as the Hindu Kush shakes again
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck Jurm, Afghanistan, on Wednesday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said. According to the USGS, the quake occurred at a […]
Russia buys gasoline from India to tackle shortages, says report
Russia has started seaborne imports of gasoline from India, two industry sources said on Wednesday, in an effort to mitigate fuel shortages triggered by Ukrainian […]
One US service member missing after helicopter goes down in Arabian Sea
The US military said there was no indication the crash was caused by hostile action and that search was underway for missing aircrewman. By Reuters July […]
'We go down with the ship': Meet the homeless youth running Venezuela's earthquake shelters
The command center hums with activity as radios crackle to life, medical staff stop in to say hello, and supplies are arranged in orderly piles. […]
'We go down with the ship': Meet the homeless youth running Venezuela's earthquake shelters
The command center hums with activity as radios crackle to life, medical staff stop in to say hello, and supplies are arranged in orderly piles. […]
Silence in the rubble: Inside the desperate race for Venezuela earthquake survivors
More than 100 people stood silently on Tuesday on the road alongside what used to be the Los Cocos public housing complex in Venezuela’s La […]
“Downloadable Voter Cards Coming” — INEC To Introduce Digital Option From Osun 2026, 2027 Polls As Ekiti PVC Collection Hits 97.1%
The Independent National Electoral Commission has said it will introduce a downloadable voter card option in subsequent elections, beginning with the Osun State governorship election […]
Presidency Denies Gbajabiamila’s Link To Alleged ₦400m Appointment Bribe, Says Accuser Facing Trial For Forgery, Impersonation
The Presidency has dismissed allegations linking the Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, to an alleged appointment-for-cash scandal, describing the accuser, Prince […]