RECENT trade tensions between the United States (U.S.) and several countries have created unprecedented economic challenges, likewise some opportunities across the global economic terrain. As with most tensed situations, many victims, countries in this case, suffer varying degrees of effects, depending on their fortifications, preparedness and abilities to navigate economic …

THE Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), on Monday, said the death toll from the rubble of a three-storey building that collapsed at Ojodu-Berger area of Lagos has risen to seven. The Permanent Secretary of the agency, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, confirmed this in a statement made available to the News …

THE Nigerian Red Cross Society, in partnership with the European Union, has distributed hygiene and sanitary items to 400 women and girls affected by the 2024 flood disaster in Anambra State. The items were provided by the EU under its 2024 Integrated Flood Response intervention project. Mr Kingsley Okoye, Branch …

A security analyst and senior fellow of the Extremism Policy Unit at Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, Bulama Bukarti, on Sunday, warned that the activities of the dreaded terrorist group, Boko Haram, have started gaining ground on major social media platforms like TikTok. Bukarti spoke when he was featured …

SPECIAL Adviser to Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori on Trade and Export, Chief (Mrs) Shimite Winifred Bello, was allegedly murdered in the early hours of Monday, April 21, 2025. Sundry media reports implicate a case of domestic violence. The finger is pointed at Chief Bello’s husband as the suspected culprit …

TIER-one financial institution, Fidelity Bank PLC has rewarded 30 lucky customers with various cash prizes for emerging winners in the Get Alert in Millions season 6 (GAIM 6) promo second and third monthly; and International Women’s Day [IWD] draws. At a recent prize presentation ceremony held at the Fidelity SME …

Leicester City were relegated from the Premier League as Liverpool moved to within one win of the title with a 1-0 victory at the King Power Stadium on Sunday. Trent Alexander-Arnold came off the bench to score the only goal 14 minutes from time as Liverpool moved to the brink …

TODAY, with a heavy heart, I join the Catholic faithful and Christians worldwide in mourning the passing of Pope Francis, a humble servant of God, tireless champion of the poor, and guiding light for millions. His passing, coming just after the celebration of Christ’s Resurrection, is a sacred return to …

HIS ascension to the papacy heralded many firsts. Francis was the first Pope from the Americas or the Southern Hemisphere. Not since Syrian-born Gregory III died in 741 had there been a non-European Bishop of Rome. He was also the first Jesuit to be elected to the throne of St …

THE Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has reduced the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), otherwise known as petrol, at its retail outlets in Lagos and Abuja, FCT. Reports said that the NNPC filling stations sold petrol for N880 per litre in Lagos and N935 per litre in …