The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has appealed for calm following the temporary shutdown of its result-checking portal, which has caused widespread frustration among candidates eager to access their 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results. The Council, in a statement released on Wednesday evening through its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, explained […]
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has blacklisted popular Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, also known as KWAM 1, from flying within Nigeria for six months following a disruptive incident at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The decision was announced after KWAM 1 was involved in a confrontation with airport security officials while attempting […]
U.S. President, Donald Trump has defended his latest round of tariff policies, claiming they are already yielding billions of dollars in revenue for the United States Treasury. The new tariffs, which took effect this week, apply to a wide range of imports from key U.S. trading partners and mark a significant escalation in his protectionist […]
President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, has raised concerns over the continent’s worsening electricity crisis, revealing that over 600 million Africans still lack access to power. Speaking at the 2025 Standard Chartered Bank Africa Summit held in Lagos, Adesina described the situation as unacceptable, especially given Africa’s vast renewable energy potential. […]
Indian exporters have described the United States’ decision to impose a 50% tariff on Indian goods as a “severe setback,” warning of significant disruptions to trade and losses for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The fresh wave of tariffs follows U.S. President Donald Trump’s August 7 executive order imposing an additional 25% levy on Indian […]
In a bold response to growing trade tensions and increasing tariffs under the Trump administration, tech giant Apple has announced a massive $100 billion investment to expand its operations within the United States. The pledge is part of a larger effort by the company to localize its production and shield its supply chain from potential […]
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has affirmed the authority of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to sanction motorists who tamper with their vehicle number plates, marking a significant legal backing for the Corps in its ongoing efforts to enforce compliance with national traffic regulations. The judgment was delivered by Justice Musa Kakaki […]
Japanese auto giant, Toyota Motor Corporation has revised its full-year profit forecast downward after revealing that new U.S. tariffs on Japanese vehicles have inflicted significant damage on its earnings. The automaker now expects its operating profit to fall short by over ¥600 billion due to the fresh 15% import tariffs imposed by the United States […]
In a remarkable and haunting turn of events, the mummified body of a Pakistani man who disappeared nearly three decades ago has been discovered in the Lady Meadows region of Kohistan, northwest Pakistan. The man, Naseeruddin, was found preserved in ice by a local shepherd as the glacier where he disappeared continued to melt due […]
In a striking recollection that highlights the realities of street-level policing and the weight of leadership, former Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Dikko Abubakar, has shared a personal story from his tenure as Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, revealing how he was once mistakenly “arrested” by officers under his own command. Speaking in a reflective […]
