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POLITICS20h agoJaishankar to undertake three-nation visitExternal Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will visit Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire and Ethiopia to deepen bilateral ties in trade, investment and infrastructure developmentThe Hindu
BUSINESS20h agoCustoms deepens security partnerships to combat smuggling, protect revenueBy Godwin Oritse The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Cross River/Calabar Free Trade Zone/Akwa Ibom Area Command, has intensified efforts to combat smuggling, strengthen border and maritime security, and facilitate legitimate trade through closer collaboration with security agencies and private-sector operators. The Acting Customs Area Controller, Deputy Comptroller, Dr Nkiru Nwala, led delegations to the 13 […] The post Customs deepens security partnerships to combat smuggling, protect revenue appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS20h agoNearly 1 crore more zero-fare bus tickets issued for women in 3 months; Telangana RTC increases servicesTelangana RTC has issued nearly 1 crore more zero-fare bus tickets for women in three months and increased services. This indicates the expansion and impact of a public welfare transportation initiative.The Hindu
CONFLICT20h agoIraq’s militias are adjusting for a new era, not going awayWhile signaling restraint, the militias are carving room to consolidate their position and shape the terms of Iraq’s next security order. The post Iraq’s militias are adjusting for a new era, not going away appeared first on Atlantic Council.Atlantic Council
WORLD20h agoBy 'readjusting the pontificate,' I was referring to the upcoming trip says ParolinVatican Secretary of State says hasn't seen the Pope yet'ANSA [en]
BUSINESS20h agoFintech firm Onafriq to close Nigeria agent banking businessOnafriq said the decision affects only its agent banking business in Nigeria and does not represent an exit from the Nigerian market. The post Fintech firm Onafriq to close Nigeria agent banking business appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
WORLD20h agoIbrahim Mahama's abundant artistic harvestHis monumental installations excavate Ghana's past and build firm foundations for the country’s artistic future. Ibrahim Mahama has represented his country at the Venice Biennale and established three cultural hubs in northern Ghana, nurturing creative communities for generations to come.France 24 [en]
WORLD20h agoSouth African pastor, wife arrested after 200 found in suspected illegal rehab centrePolice in South Africa have arrested a pastor and his wife after a raid on a church-run rehabilitation centre in Mpumalanga province revealed shocking living conditions.Africanews [en]
POLITICS20h agoTinubu orders dualisation of Benin-Asaba road — UmahiBy John Alechenu, Abuja The Federal Government has reclaimed the Benin-Asaba Road for reconstruction as a dual carriageway following a directive by President Bola Tinubu, the Minister of Works, David Umahi, has said. Umahi disclosed this in Asaba on Thursday during the reopening of the First Niger Bridge on the Asaba-Onitsha Road. The development was […] The post Tinubu orders dualisation of Benin-Asaba road — Umahi appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTH20h ago4,400 measles cases reported in US as CDC to send 'disease detective' to PennsylvaniaMore than 4,400 measles cases have been reported in the U.S. as the CDC says it plans to send a "disease detective" to Pennsylvania.ABC News
POLITICS20h ago2027: Hashim Movement targets 3m votes in South-WestBy Clifford Ndujihe The South-West Coordinator of the Gbenga Hashim Solidarity Movement (GHSM), Alhaji Abass Olaniyi, says the movement is targeting more than three million votes for the Accord Party’s presidential candidate, Dr Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, across the region in the 2027 general election. Olaniyi said the target was based on the movement’s internal assessment of […] The post 2027: Hashim Movement targets 3m votes in South-West appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CONFLICT20h agoHouthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia Put In Doubt Kingdom’s Sports and Business EventsNYT World
WORLD20h agoPope Leo to recite prayers in public Sunday, Vatican saysPope Leo XIV will recite the Angelus prayer in public on Sunday, the Vatican Press Office said.ABC News
POLITICS20h agoAsked whether Trump is making him a scapegoat for his own low approval ratings, Zelensky simply smiledUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky declined to discuss his relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump at a news conference in Brussels.Meduza [en]
CONFLICT20h agoTougher Security Response Won’t Solve Albania’s Growing Crisis: ExpertsAs Prime Minister Edi Rama rules out resignation in response to violent protests, a political solution is needed to calm the unrest, experts argue.Balkan Insight
POLITICS20h agoPresident of Croatia ashamed of Nazi remarks by Hajduk Split fansDe Kroatische president Milanovic veroordeelt de leuzen die supporters van de voetbalclub Hajduk Split gisteren zongen voorafgaand aan de wedstrijd tegen Ajax. Hij noemt de spreekkoren "onacceptabel en beschamend". Leden van de harde kern van Hajduk Split zongen onderweg naar het stadion teksten als "sta op, Adolf Hitler" en "Auschwitz, Auschwitz". Ook zongen ze over het "verpletteren van Joden". Bij de mars naar het stadion in Split reed een kleine Volkswagen voorop met op het dak een doodskist met de tekst Ajax. De Amsterdamse club had supporters die naar de Conference League-wedstrijd zoudeNOS Buitenland
POLITICS20h agoPeltola, Sullivan spar in fiery final Alaska Senate debate: ‘Let’s have some decorum’Former Rep. Mary Peltola (D) and Sen. Dan Sullivan (R) sparred Wednesday in a fiery final debate for Senate in Alaska. They tackled the Iran war, economic woes and fisheries in an hourlong debate hosted by Alaska Public Media in partnership with Alaska’s News Source and KTOO. Sullivan, who’s seeking a third term, and Peltola,…The Hill
BUSINESS20h agoGlobal diesel will remain expensive even as crude prices lower – analystAn analyst predicts that global diesel prices will continue to be high, even if crude oil prices decrease. This suggests a disconnect in pricing trends within the energy market.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICS20h ago2027: Atiku, Amaechi, Obi will play ‘kalokalo’ with your destiny, Wike tells Rivers electorateMinister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Mr Nyesom Wike, has warned the people of Rivers State that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Mr Rotimi Amaechi and Mr Peter Obi will play "kalokalo" with their destiny, urging them to reject the trio and back President Bola Tinubu's re-election in 2027. The post 2027: Atiku, Amaechi, Obi will play ‘kalokalo’ with your destiny, Wike tells Rivers electorate appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICS20h agoLife in Cuba worsens amid U.S. sanctions and electrical grid chaosCBS News' Matt Gutman breaks down the worsening conditions in Cuba as U.S. sanctions contribute to deteriorating circumstances.CBS News
MILITARY20h agoBulgaria seeks NATO anti-drone systems, defense minister saysBulgaria has formally asked NATO to deploy combat aircraft and anti-drone systems to bolster its defenses.Defense News
BUSINESS20h agoUzbekistan signs $4.7bn energy deals and outlines plans for two more nuclear power plantsForeign firms including ACWA Power, EDF and Toyota Tsusho are involved in projects covering 3,000 MW of generating capacity and 400 MW of storage. Tashkent is also preparing 128 oil and gas exploration blocks for investors and pursuing a future electricity connection to Europe.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESS20h agoTesla-SpaceX merger timeline draws sharper focus after Roadster debutThe timeline for a potential merger between Tesla and SpaceX is receiving increased attention following the debut of the Roadster.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICS20h agoBola Ahmed Tinubu: The most consequential president, By Jibrin IbrahimThis morning, we are at the public presentation of the book – Tinubu: From Renewed Hope to Despair; written by Abubakar Siddique Mohammed, Aliyu Sanusi, Alkasum Abba and Massoud Omar. The event was supposed to have taken place yesterday at Arewa House, Kaduna, a research institute run by Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. Due to “pressures […] The post Bola Ahmed Tinubu: The most consequential president, By Jibrin Ibrahim appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times