U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that India will continue to face “massive” tariffs if it does not halt imports of Russian oil, reigniting trade tensions between Washington and New Delhi. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday, Trump claimed that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had assured him that India would stop …
Apple’s latest flagship, the iPhone 17 series, has recorded a strong start, outperforming its predecessor by 14% in early sales across China and the United States, according to new data from research firm Counterpoint. In its report released on Monday, Counterpoint noted that sales of the base model iPhone 17 nearly doubled in China compared …
China’s economy expanded by 4.8% in the third quarter, its weakest pace in a year, as sluggish domestic demand left the country leaning heavily on exports to sustain growth. Analysts warn that this growing dependence on foreign markets amid a deepening trade dispute with the United States could threaten China’s economic stability in the medium …
Two airport security officers died on Monday after a cargo plane veered off the runway and plunged into the sea at Hong Kong International Airport. The Boeing 747 aircraft, operated by Turkey-based ACT Airlines under lease to Emirates, had arrived from Dubai around 3:50 a.m. The aircraft lost control while taxiing and struck a patrol …
Police have arrested Aloy Ejimakor, lawyer to the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, during a protest in Abuja on Monday. Ejimakor confirmed the arrest in a post on his X handle, stating that he and several others were picked up by officers of the Federal Capital Territory Command Criminal …
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has intensified efforts to protect residents and reduce crime. Between October 9 and 18, 2025, officers conducted coordinated, intelligence-led operations across Abuja. The Scorpion Squad, Kubwa, Life Camp, and Mabushi Divisions carried out the missions with remarkable success. The operations led to the arrest of Manaseh Emmanuel (36), …
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dealt a major blow to drug traffickers, intercepting multiple consignments of illicit substances concealed in frozen snails, electrical bulbs, and female clothing. The shipments were destined for the United States, United Kingdom, and Democratic Republic of Congo. NDLEA confirmed the seizures and arrests through an official press …
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has dealt a major blow to armed bandits in Mariga Local Government Area, Niger State, neutralizing several of them in a precision airstrike last Sunday. The operation reportedly took place between 4 pm and 5 pm and targeted bandits transporting stolen cattle from Ragada and surrounding villages through Yabawa, Bazana, …
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), in collaboration with the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) and the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), has completed the deportation of 192 foreign nationals convicted of cybercrime, internet fraud, and related financial offenses in Lagos State. The operation, which began on August 15, 2025, concluded on October 16 with the …
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has criticised the seven-day warning strike declared by the Edo State Council of the Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN), describing it as ill-timed, unpatriotic, and wholly unjustified. In a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, Governor Okpebholo said the strike began while meaningful negotiations …
