While the statement that “money has no value in Venezuela” is an exaggeration, the Venezuelan bolivar (VES) has suffered such severe devaluation due to hyperinflation that it now holds very little value. This ongoing economic crisis has fundamentally altered daily life and financial practices in the country. The bolivar’s decline is rooted in […]
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has urged African leaders to embrace transformational leadership rooted in service, accountability, and people empowerment, warning that the continent’s future depends on a new generation of visionary and selfless leaders. Wike made the call on Thursday while delivering the keynote address at the 2025 Innovate Africa Conference […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Anambra State, Nicholas Ukachukwu, has expressed confidence that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will not support any candidate outside the ruling party in the forthcoming governorship election in the state. Ukachukwu, who spoke on Thursday while addressing party stakeholders and supporters, described President Tinubu as a “true […]
It was a shocking night in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday as Dutch side Go Ahead Eagles claimed a stunning 2–1 victory over Aston Villa, while Rangers suffered a heavy 3–0 defeat to Norwegian outfit Brann in Danny Röhl’s first game in charge. Aston Villa looked set for a routine win after taking […]
Human rights lawyer and former Chairman of Nigeria’s National Human Rights Commission, Prof. Chidi Odinkalu, has identified the sponsorship of cult groups by politicians as one of the major security challenges confronting the South-East region. Odinkalu, who spoke on Thursday, said the menace of politically sponsored cultism has become deeply entrenched in the region, […]
U.S. President Donald Trump has granted a full presidential pardon to Changpeng Zhao, popularly known as “CZ,” the founder and former chief executive of Binance, in a move that has sent shockwaves across the global cryptocurrency industry. The White House announced the pardon on Thursday, describing Zhao as “a victim of the Biden administration’s […]
The Federal Government has renewed its partnership with the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) to accelerate the completion of strategic road and bridge projects across Nigeria under President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Legacy Projects. Minister of Works, David Umahi, announced this commitment on Thursday in Abuja when he received a delegation from the IsDB Regional Hub […]
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the arrest of human rights activist Omoyele Sowore and several other citizens who were reportedly detained while protesting peacefully in different parts of the country. In a post on his official X (formerly Twitter) account on Thursday, Atiku expressed dismay over the incident, describing it as a […]
A tragic road accident on Thursday claimed the life of a motorcyclist along the Apapa–Oshodi Expressway in the Ibafon area of Lagos State. The incident, which occurred around 11:30 a.m., involved a speeding truck, a Honda Accord car, and the deceased motorcyclist. According to eyewitnesses, the motorcyclist was riding against traffic when he […]
Ukraine has announced that Russia has returned the bodies of about 1,000 individuals, believed to be Ukrainian servicemen who died in the ongoing war. The Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War in Kyiv confirmed the development on Thursday, describing it as one of the largest body repatriations since the full-scale invasion […]
