Written by For years, few issues drew more unanimity in the polarized United States than China — it was the arch-adversary, which Washington was destined to confront. President Donald Trump, as he has on so many topics, has scrambled many long-held assumptions as he plans to meet Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Thursday in South Korea, … Continue reading “Trump Throws China Assumptions In Air As He Meets ‘Brilliant’ Xi”
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has said that President Bola Tinubu’s policies have set Nigeria “firmly on the right path,” citing the drop in the price of rice to ₦80,000 from last year’s ₦120,000. He also claimed that the prices of garri, pepper, tomatoes, and other essentials have … Continue reading “Bag Of Rice Down To ₦80,000 From ₦120,000— Wale Edun”
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has accused the Federal Government of weaponising poverty and manipulating poverty for political gains. In a statement by its spokesman, Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC accused the President Bola Tinubu administration of being dishonest in its claim of increased local food production and a decline in the cost of food … Continue reading “‘Propaganda’: ADC Accuses FG Of Manipulating Food Prices For Political Gains”
The chairman of the Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee, Taiwo Oyedele, has described reports that foreign investors were frustrated and disappointed in Nigeria’s new capital gains tax (CGT) as misleading and inaccurate. Oyedele clarified on his X handle on Monday, alleging that his recent engagement with investors was misrepresented by the media. … Continue reading “Oyedele Tackles Report On Investors Frustration Over Nigeria’s New Capital Gains Tax”
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd has reiterated its commitment to the development and revamping of downstream across the country to enhance collaboration and drive efficiency in the sector. Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Bayo Ojulari stated this at the opening ceremony of the 2025 OTL Africa Downstream Energy Week in Lagos on Monday. … Continue reading “NNPC Ltd Renews Commitment To Robust Downstream Infrastructural Development”
The gunman accused of killing Japan’s former prime minister Shinzo Abe pled guilty Tuesday, three years after the assassination in broad daylight shocked the world. The slaying forced a reckoning in a country with little experience of gun violence, and ignited scrutiny of alleged ties between prominent conservative lawmakers and a secretive sect, the … Continue reading “Gunman Pleads Guilty To Killing Japan’s Ex-PM Shinzo Abe”
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has said that President Bola Tinubus policies have set Nigeria firmly on the right path, citing the drop in the price of rice to N80,000 from last years N120,000. He also claimed that the prices of garri, pepper, tomatoes, and other essentials have decreased. A … Continue reading “Price of a bag of rice has crashed – Finance Minister, Wale Edun”
Real Madrid star, Jude Bellingham may have landed himself in hot water following a gesture he made after Sunday’s El Clasico. The England midfielder played a starring role as Real Madrid won a typically heated encounter 2-1, with the Dortmund star assisting Kylian Mbappe’s opener before he put his side back ahead after Fermin Lopez had equalised. However, after full time, … Continue reading “Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham at risk of a ban after repeating x-rated gesture”
A Nigerian nurse, Ovansa Khadijat, has been declared missing after she left her home to attend to a patient in the Aiyetoro area of Ogun state. Her sister, Joy, who confirmed the situation to LIB. said Khadijat left their home in Kogi state about two months ago to seek a better job in Lagos. She said … Continue reading “Nurse goes missing after leaving Lagos to Ogun state to attend to a private patient”
Former Bristol City star, Marvin Brown has d!ed aged 42 following a terminal cancer diagnosis. Brown died early on Monday, after being transferred to end-of-life care at home over the weekend. Brown suffered from cholangiocarcinoma, a cancer of the bile duct. He had been diagnosed with a number of different medical conditions previously, including ulcerative colitis, rare liver disease sclerosing … Continue reading “Football League star, Marvin Brown tragically d!es at 42 after cancer battle”