Global oil prices climbed sharply to nearly $117 per barrel on Monday as tensions in the Middle East intensified, with the United States reportedly considering ground military operations against Iran. The surge follows renewed missile exchanges between Israel and Iran, heightening fears of a broader regional conflict that could further disrupt global energy supplies. Iran …
Panic and tension have gripped residents of Plateau State following a deadly Sunday night attack on the Agwan Rukuba community in the Jos North Local Government Area. Gunmen, reportedly riding on motorcycles, stormed the area around 7:30 p.m., opening fire indiscriminately on residents who were going about their normal activities. Eyewitness accounts indicate that the …
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has launched its first Accelerator Programme to support startups building Africa’s digital trade ecosystem. The programme kicked off in Cairo with eight selected startups from across Africa and the diaspora. The cohort emerged from over 1,600 applications. The startups operate in key areas such as cross-border payments, logistics, agri-export, and …
Bank of America has agreed to pay $72.5 million to settle a civil lawsuit filed by women who accused the bank of aiding Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse. Court records showed that the agreement followed a “settlement in principle” reached earlier this month, though the terms were not initially disclosed. The settlement still requires approval from …
The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd), has urged Nigerians to embrace integrity, accountability, and commitment as key pillars of nation-building. He said Nigeria can only progress when citizens apply their skills with strong moral values. He made this call at the graduation ceremony of the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) in Kaduna. …
At least 38 fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) have been killed in a coordinated ground and air operation by troops of Operation Hadin Kai in North-East Nigeria. The terrorists were neutralised in the early hours of Saturday as they attempted to launch an attack on a Forward Operating Base (FOB) in …
A coordinated effort by Nigerian security forces has successfully foiled a large-scale daytime attack by suspected bandits in Kano State, killing two assailants and recovering over 500 rustled cattle. The attempted raid occurred in Tsauri town, located in Shanono Local Government Area, where hundreds of bandits riding approximately 150 motorcycles stormed the community in a …
Nigerians and other foreign nationals seeking to visit, study, work, or settle in the United Kingdom will face higher visa, residency, and citizenship fees starting April 8, 2026. The revised fee schedule, published by the UK Home Office, shows increases across nearly all categories of visa applications, both from within and outside the UK. Affected …
The Federal Government has rolled out Lenacapavir, a long-acting HIV prevention injection, as part of efforts to curb new infections nationwide. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Mr Ali Pate, announced the rollout in Abuja on Friday, describing the drug as a major breakthrough in HIV prevention. Lenacapavir, administered less frequently than daily …
As global conversations on gender inclusion gain momentum, and the world continues to celebrate the contributions of women across various sectors, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Friday staged a surprise ceremony at its headquarters in Maitama, Abuja, to honour its female officers for their dedication, resilience, and sacrifices in service to the nation. The …
