Nigeria, UNIDO sign $174.6m industrial development partnership
The Nigerian government has signed a $174.6 million partnership deal with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) to help grow its industries over the next four years (2024–2028). This agreement, called the Programme for Country Partnership (PCP), is aimed at making Nigeria’s industries stronger, creating jobs, and supporting economic growth. It will also focus […]
US Tariffs: If I were you, I’ll resign as President – Bill Clinton’s ex-aide tells Trump
Lawrence Summers, who worked as Treasury Secretary during Bill Clinton’s time as President, has strongly criticized President Donald Trump’s new tariff policy. According to Summers, the big drop in the U.S. stock market on Thursday was something he had never seen before. He shared his thoughts on X (formerly Twitter), saying that if he were […]
US tariffs: Dumbest decisions as president – Senator Schumer attacks Trump
US Senator Chuck Schumer has criticized former President Donald Trump over the way he used tariffs during his time in office. Schumer, who is the Democratic leader in the Senate, said that Trump’s decisions about tariffs were among the worst he made as president. Posting on social media, Schumer questioned why Trump didn’t put tariffs […]
Trump’s administration sued over Chinese import tariffs
A legal group called the New Civil Liberties Alliance (NCLA), known for its conservative stance, has filed a lawsuit against former President Donald Trump’s administration. The group wants to stop new tariffs that Trump placed on products coming from China. The lawsuit was submitted to a federal court in Florida. NCLA says Trump went beyond […]
Sue me over assassination allegation – Natasha challenges Akpabio
Suspended Senator from Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has challenged Nigeria’s Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, to take her to court after she accused him of planning her assassination. Natasha made this statement during an interview on Politics Today, a programme on Channels Television. Earlier in the week, Natasha had accused Akpabio of working with the Kogi […]
South Korea: Ousted president Yoon loses reckless gamble with martial law – Former colleagues
South Korea’s former president, Yoon Suk Yeol, has been removed from office after taking a risky political step that went too far. Yoon, who once worked as a strong and well-known prosecutor, became president in 2022. He was known for making bold decisions and taking chances, but his latest move backfired. On December 3, Yoon […]
South Korea: Finally, court removes President Yoon
South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol has been officially removed from office by the Constitutional Court. This decision came after the court supported the parliament’s vote to impeach him. The main reason for his removal was his decision to briefly impose martial law last year, which led to South Korea’s biggest political crisis in many […]
Tom Cruise breaks silence on Val Kilmer’s death
Tom Cruise has shared an emotional message after the death of his friend and fellow actor Val Kilmer. The two starred together in the original Top Gun movie in 1986 and reunited in the 2022 sequel, Top Gun: Maverick. Val Kilmer, who played the role of Tom ‘Iceman’ Kazansky, passed away earlier this week at […]
EPL: ‘Football is dying’ – Postecoglou reacts to Sarr’s disallowed goal in Chelsea’s 1-0 win
Tottenham Hotspur manager, Ange Postecoglou, strongly criticized VAR after Pape Matar Sarr’s goal was disallowed in their 1-0 defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Thursday night. During the match, two goals were ruled out by VAR. First, Chelsea’s Moises Caicedo had a goal cancelled because his teammate, Levi Colwill, was in an offside position. […]
EPL: He’s so good, humble, kind – Maresca names best defensive midfielder
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has praised Moises Caicedo, calling him one of the best defensive midfielders in the world. According to Maresca, Caicedo is not only talented on the pitch but also very humble and kind off it. In Chelsea’s recent 2-0 win against Tottenham Hotspur, Enzo Fernández scored the first goal with help from […]