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Germany, France and Britain said on Friday that they were ready to negotiate with Iran to rule out any path to nuclear weapons. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul made the announcement after a meeting in Istanbul that brought together eight countries and cautioned against further military action. The talks were the first of […]
Global oil prices surged on Friday, with Brent crude touching $117.30 a barrel as traders priced in the risk that the US-Israeli war on Iran could soon resume. Brent, the international benchmark, climbed roughly 4 percent on the day. US benchmark West Texas Intermediate reached $103 a barrel, its highest level in five weeks. […]
President Donald Trump has distanced himself from a warning by US envoy, Tom Barrack that Washington could strike Iran as soon as this weekend. Asked about the comment on Friday as he arrived in Florida, Trump sarcastically called Barrack “a pretty powerful man,” then said that if so, he knew nothing about it. […]
The Anambra State Police Command has denied allegations that its officers demanded N100,000 in connection with a missing wristwatch valued at $500. The command said the case is still under investigation. In a statement issued late Thursday, the command’s spokesperson, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, explained that the complainant reported on October 17 that a wristwatch sent […]
Veteran Nollywood actor, Francis Duru is dead following a brief illness. His family announced the news on his official Instagram page in the early hours of Friday, thanking fans and well-wishers for their support. Duru made a lasting mark on the Nigerian film industry through decades of memorable performances. He appeared in several notable productions, […]
Bayern Munich striker and England captain, Harry Kane has revealed that the uncertainty over the Ballon d’Or is weighing on his family. He said his wife would prefer to know the result before Monday’s ceremony in London. Kane spoke after Bayern Munich’s 2-2 Champions League draw with Arsenal. He admitted that the tension around the […]
The Plateau State Police Command has held a stakeholders’ meeting with leaders of political parties and their candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections. Security agencies assured participants that they would disappoint those predicting violence in the state. The meeting took place at the Police Officers’ Mess in Jos on Thursday. It was attended by […]
Residents of a township near Johannesburg have threatened to withhold their votes from the African National Congress in the upcoming local elections unless they are properly connected to the electricity grid. About 180 households in the area have relied on illegal connections for more than 20 years. Community leader Lesiba Rankapole said the residents had […]
The Bank of Industry disbursed a record N644.9 billion to businesses across various sectors in 2025, representing a 26 per cent increase from the N510.9 billion released in 2024. The funding also created or supported 1.68 million jobs. Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the bank, Olasupo Olusi, disclosed the figures on Thursday at […]
The Gombe State House of Assembly has unanimously supported the establishment of state police. The decision aligns the state’s position with that of the National Assembly on the ongoing constitutional amendment process. The Chairman of the House Committee on Information and member of the Ad Hoc Committee on State Police, Musa Buba, disclosed the development […]
