Trump bars Harvard University from enrolling foreign students
The Donald Trump-led United States government has restricted Harvard University from enrolling international students. Kristi Noem, secretary of the department of homeland security, announced the decision in a statement…
Defections: ‘Nobody want to remain in sinking ship without lifejackets’ – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, said he was expecting more politicians to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2027 general elections. The President, who said…
Opposition coalition to choose platform May 30
A former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, and his counterpart in Cross River State, Liyel Imoke, have been saddled with the responsibility of deciding whether, in forming a coalition,…
Rapper Kid Cudi details Diddy’s threats, arson during trial
US rapper Kid Cudi on Thursday described having his home broken into and his car set on fire amid music mogul Sean Combs’s rage over his one-time girlfriend, Cassandra…
2 police officers injured in Edo mob attack
Two operatives of the Nigeria Police Force attached to the Force Intelligence Department – Intelligence Response Team (FID-IRT) have sustained serious injuries following an attack on them by a…
Côte d’Ivoire’s Ouattara attends council of ministers meeting despite coup rumours
President Alassane Ouattara of Côte d’Ivoire on Wednesday presided over a council of ministers meeting at the presidential palace in Abidjan, the Ivorian capital. The Ivorian presidency confirmed Ouattara’s…
Nigeria’s debt service payments rise 49% in 4 months
Nigeria’s debt service payments rose by 49.2 percent year-on-year, YoY, to $2.01 billion (N3.2 trillion) in the first four months of 2025 from $1.34 billion (N2.14 trillion) in the…
Petrol price war closes nearly 5,000 fuel stations
Over 4,900 petrol retail outlet owners have shut down their businesses, as thousands of independent marketers are currently scaling down operations, oil dealers in the downstream sector have said.…
UBA, GTCO, Access Bank among Nigeria’s strongest brands in 2025 – Report
United Bank for Africa, Guaranty Trust Holding Company, and Access Bank have been recognised among Nigeria’s strongest brands in 2025, according to Brand Finance’s ‘Nigeria 25 2025’ report. The…
Wike raises alarm over state of FCT security, health sectors
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr. Nyesom Wike has warned that security and health challenges facing the nation’s capital require urgent national intervention. Wike, while speaking…
