Coalition advises NNPCL GCEO Ojulari not to inherit Kyari’s dollar-chasing reforms
The Energy Justice Forum (EJF), a group of energy rights activists, has advised the new CEO of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Bayo Ojulari, to avoid continuing the policies of the former CEO, Mele Kyari. The group described Kyari’s time in office as full of “dollar-chasing reforms” that lacked transparency. In a statement […]
Tariffs: US, Vietnam agree to begin trade deal talks
The United States and Vietnam have agreed to begin talks for a trade deal, according to an announcement from Vietnam on Thursday. This decision came just hours after US President Donald Trump said he would pause the 46% tariff on Vietnamese products for 90 days. The Vietnamese government said both countries will work on removing […]
Tariff war could cut US-China goods trade by 80% – WTO Chief Okonjo-Iweala
The head of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has warned that the trade war between the United States and China could cut goods trade between the two countries by 80%. She said this could also hurt the rest of the world’s economy. “The escalating trade tensions between the United States and China pose […]
King Charles III and Queen Camilla meet Pope Francis in Italy
King Charles III and Queen Camilla recently visited Italy, where they had a special meeting with Pope Francis. This moment was a key part of their official trip, emphasizing the growing relationship between the UK and the Catholic Church. The royal couple was warmly welcomed by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at Villa Doria Pamphili […]
Niger Republic dumps French, adopts Hausa as national language
Niger has made a big change by choosing Hausa as its new national language, replacing French. This decision was made by the military government and shared in a new charter released on March 31. Hausa is the most commonly spoken language in Niger. Many people in areas like Zinder, Maradi, and Tahoua speak it. About […]
Russia pushing last Ukrainian forces out of Kursk towards border
Russian forces say they have successfully pushed Ukrainian troops out of Guyevo, a village in Russia’s Kursk region. They also launched air and artillery attacks on Ukrainian positions across the border. According to Russia’s Defence Ministry, this marks more progress in their goal to drive Ukrainian forces out of Kursk. Since August last year, Russia […]
Singapore condemns US tariffs
Singapore has spoken out against new tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump. The country’s Prime Minister, Lawrence Wong, said these actions are not something friends should do to each other. He also warned that Singapore might lower its economic growth forecast for the year. Speaking in Parliament, Prime Minister Wong said the risk of […]
War must return to where it came from – Zelensky confirms Ukraine troops are in Russia’s Belgorod region
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has confirmed for the first time that Ukrainian soldiers are carrying out operations inside Russia’s Belgorod region. In his speech on Monday night, April 7, 2025, Zelensky said, “We are taking action in enemy border areas, and that is fair—war must return to where it started.” He explained that the goal […]
FG denies Saudi Arabia visa ban on Nigerians
The Nigerian government has denied claims that Saudi Arabia has placed a visa ban on Nigerians and citizens of 12 other countries. In a statement from Alkasim Abdulkadir, media aide to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, it was confirmed that the viral memo spreading online is not true. The Saudi authorities have officially […]
US: Elon Musk’s led DOGE terminates 63 wasteful contracts worth $124million
Elon Musk, who leads the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has announced the cancellation of 63 wasteful government contracts. These contracts were worth a total of $124 million. The announcement was made through a post on DOGE’s official X (formerly Twitter) account on Saturday. According to the post, some of the cancelled contracts included […]