Canada’s economy grew at a far faster pace than expected in the third quarter, expanding year-on-year by 2.6%, Statistics Canada reported Friday. The data provides a relief from fears of a recession after the economy contracted 1.8% in the previous quarter, and comes despite continued challenges from U.S. tariffs that have affected Canadian exports and …
This year’s Black Friday saw Americans spending more online than standing in line. Online purchases rose 5% over last year, as cautious consumers opted for laptops and phones rather than braving cold weather and long queues. While early online sales signaled growth, traditional in-store shopping felt subdued. At major retailers, only small crowds braved the …
The Imo State Police Command has summoned the Chief Executive Officer of TMT Travels & Tours Ltd, Ifeanyi Onukwubiri, over allegations of visa fraud and obtaining money under false pretence. Police spokesperson DSP Okoye Henry disclosed the development in a statement on Friday, noting that the invitation followed directives from the Commissioner of Police, Aboki …
The Federal Capital Territory has rolled out plans for an inclusive, community-focused commemoration of the 2025 World AIDS Day. The Health Services and Environment Secretariat confirmed the activities on Thursday through its media aide, Bola Ajao. The Secretariat will host a one-day high-level symposium on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, in Abuja, starting at 10 a.m. …
In a strongly worded open letter that is already generating public attention, an Abuja resident, Mr. Oyugbo Jonah Osagie, has appealed to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, to halt the alleged allocation of Jabi Lake’s remaining shoreline to private developers. The letter, titled “An Open Letter on the Preservation …
The Federal Government did not pay any ransom to secure the release of schoolchildren abducted in Kebbi and Niger states, the Senate spokesperson, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, has said. Adaramodu made the clarification on Friday during an interview on Channels Television’s Morning Brief, amid growing public speculation over the recent rescue operations. Adaramodu, who is representing …
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has dismissed the appeal by Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), ruling that it lacked merit and had become academic following his conviction for terrorism offences by a Federal High Court on November 20. In a judgment delivered on Friday, a three-member panel of the …
Barely two weeks after declaring his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Kebbi State, former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, will appear before the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for questioning. Malami confirmed the development on his Facebook page on Friday. He stated that the anti-graft agency …
Former legislator representing Ifelodun State Constituency in the Osun State House of Assembly, Mulikat Abiola, has officially declared her intention to contest for the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship ticket ahead of the Osun Governorship election, August 8, 2026. The APC has scheduled its governorship primary for December 13. At least seven aspirants have already …
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has suspended Guinea-Bissau from all its decision-making organs following a military takeover in the country. The suspension was announced after an emergency virtual meeting of the ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council (MSC) on Thursday, chaired by Sierra Leone President Julius Maada Bio, who also leads the Authority …
