The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the United States have signed a high-profile agreement on critical minerals. The deal promises economic transformation and secure access to cobalt and other key resources. At the heart of the agreement is the Strategic Mineral Reserve (SMR). It is designed to ensure a stable supply of critical minerals, …
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits fell last week, reversing the prior week’s surge. The Labour Department reported 224,000 initial claims for the week ending December 13, a decline of 13,000 from the previous week. Economists had expected 225,000 claims. Claims data have fluctuated in recent weeks due to seasonal adjustments …
Moktar Diallo left Mali in 2015 hoping to reach Europe through Mauritania and Spain’s Canary Islands. Ten years later, he remains trapped in Nouakchott, working long nights making bricks and evading police patrols intensified by a new EU-backed migration crackdown. Migrants and rights groups say security operations sharply increased after Mauritania signed a border-control pact …
Music star Davido has opened up about his close friendship with his aide, Israel DMW, revealing that their bond goes far beyond a typical employer-employee relationship. During a livestream with Skitmaker Carter Efe, Davido said, “A lot of people laugh at me and Israel, but he is one of my best friends and someone I …
FIFA has confirmed that the total prize money for the 2026 World Cup will be $727 million, with 48 participating nations sharing a $655 million pot. The champions will take home $50 million, the largest payout in tournament history. The runners-up will receive $33 million, while the third- and fourth-placed teams get $29 million and …
As Lagos transforms into the epicentre of Detty December in this Yuletide season, one event stands apart not just in spectacle but in spiritual resonance: the Eyo Festival, scheduled for Saturday, December 27, 2025, on Lagos Island. In a city famed for its parties, music, fashion and nightlife, Eyo remains a cultural institution rooted in …
The Federal Government has announced plans to improve literacy levels and strengthen reading culture among children living in Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps across Nigeria. The Director for IDPs at the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI), Fatima Maman Daura, disclosed this during the launch of two children’s books in Abuja, …
Chidozie Awaziem says the Super Eagles must learn from their 2–1 friendly defeat to Egypt and shift their focus to AFCON 2025. The match, played at the Cairo International Stadium on Tuesday night, saw Mahmoud Sabre and Mostafa Mohammed score for Egypt, while Awaziem headed in Nigeria’s lone goal late in the first half. The …
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) will face Brazilian powerhouse Flamengo in Wednesday’s FIFA Intercontinental Cup final in Qatar, aiming to add the trophy to a remarkable 2025 season. After clinching their first UEFA Champions League title in May, PSG now targets their maiden FIFA Intercontinental Cup. The French club qualified directly for the tournament, while Flamengo reached …
A coalition of farmers, scientists, nutritionists, legal and medical practitioners, civil society organisations, women and youth groups has called on the Federal Government to immediately ban genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in Nigeria. The call follows a 2024 House of Representatives recommendation urging the suspension of GMOs pending a full investigation into their regulatory framework. The …
