By Esther Ososanya Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro has been placed under house arrest following a Supreme Court order on Monday, intensifying political turmoil in South America and drawing sharp international rebuke, especially from the United States, where President Donald Trump has thrown his weight behind Bolsonaro’s defence. The dramatic ruling came from Supreme Court …
By Esther Ososanya Brazil's $2 trillion economy is proving far more resilient than expected in the face of President Donald Trump’s sweeping 50% tariff on Brazilian imports to the United States. Thanks to limited trade exposure to the U.S., strong commodity demand from China, and broad exemptions from the new tariff, analysts and investors are …
By Esther Ososanya Medical doctors in Ogun State have urged the state government to grant tax rebates for those working in government hospitals to help stop the ongoing brain drain. Dr. Luqman Ogunjimi, Chairman of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Ogun chapter, made this appeal on Tuesday at a press conference that took place at …
By Esther Ososanya FC Barcelona may begin the new LaLiga season with a depleted squad as six key players, including high-profile loan signing Marcus Rashford, are yet to be officially registered with the league due to ongoing financial constraints. According to the report, the Spanish champions are once again grappling with La Liga’s stringent financial …
By Esther Ososanya Nigeria’s home-based Super Eagles suffered a narrow 1–0 loss to Senegal in their opening Group D clash at the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN). The match, played on Tuesday evening at the Amani Stadium, was decided by a second-half goal from Christian Gomis. In the aftermath, head coach Eric Chelle identified three …
Notorious bandit leader Bello Turji has freed 32 hostages and agreed to a conditional peace pact with farming communities in Zamfara State, following grassroots negotiations led by Islamic clerics. The high-stakes dialogue, which unfolded deep in the Fakai forest of Shinkafi Local Government Area over three separate visits in July, marks one of the clearest …
By Esther Ososanya The federal government has issued an urgent flood warning for 19 states across the country, cautioning that torrential rains expected from August 5 to August 9 may trigger severe flooding in 76 high-risk locations. The forecast was issued on Tuesday by the National Flood Early Warning Systems Centre under the Federal Ministry …
By Esther Ososanya The Executive Secretary of the National Sugar Development Council (NSDC), Mr Kamar Bakrin, has issued a clarion call to Nigerian farmers and private investors to take advantage of what he describes as a “golden window” for investment in the country’s sugar industry. Speaking during a courtesy visit by the All Farmers Association …
By Esther Ososanya The East African country is investing billions of dollars in smart infrastructure and urban renewal, even as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warns that its public debt could rise to 86.3% of GDP by 2026. Yet, the Rwandan government remains unfazed, convinced that the greater danger lies in under-investing in the future. …
By Esther Ososanya Senegal’s Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko, has unveiled a bold national recovery plan; it's believed it could reshape the fiscal future of West Africa. Unveiled in Dakar before cabinet members, policy experts, and civil society groups, the plan introduces sweeping reforms. It targets corruption in the power sector and imposes fresh taxes on …
