Oil Extends Gains And Stocks Mostly Down On Fresh Hormuz Worries
Oil prices extended gains and most stocks fell further on Friday amid fading optimism over a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as reports said Iran was planning to…
Pope Leo To Meet Clerical Abuse Victims During France Visit
Pope Leo XIV will meet victims of clerical sexual abuse during an official visit to France in September, the Vatican said Friday as it released the itinerary for the trip.…
US Appeals Court Halts Trump’s Ballroom Construction
An appeals court dealt a blow to US President Donald Trump’s prized White House ballroom project on Friday, upholding a judge’s ruling that construction must halt since Congress had not…
China’s Warning to Washington: The World Is Moving Beyond U.S. Dominance
China has delivered a strong message to Washington: the global system is changing, and the world will continue to move forward even without U.S. cooperation. For decades, the United States…
FA Announces New Rules On Pitchside Walls After Striker’s Death
English football chiefs have announced new safety rules covering brick and concrete perimeter walls following the death of former Arsenal youth player Billy Vigar. The Chichester City forward, 21, died…
Labour Demands Review of ₦70,000 Minimum Wage, Says It No Longer Matches Workers’ Reality
Labour leaders have renewed calls for an urgent review of Nigeria’s ₦70,000 national minimum wage, warning that the current wage structure has been overtaken by rising inflation and the growing…
Osun 2026: 14 Candidates, Three Major Contenders, One Coveted Seat
The road to August 15 is getting busier in Osun State. With the governorship election approaching, 14 political parties have put forward candidates, each hoping to emerge with the mandate…
Trump Signs Order To Restrict ‘Birthright Citizenship’
US President Donald Trump on Thursday made another attempt to curb birthright citizenship, signing an order targeting those who he said enter the country under the guise of tourism while…
NYSC Postpones Sokoto, Niger Orientation Over Camp Renovations
The National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, has postponed the commencement of the 2026 Batch ‘B’ Stream II Orientation Course in Sokoto and Niger States due to ongoing renovation works in…
Navy Recovers 105,000 Litres of Suspected Stolen Crude in Delta
ASABA — The Nigerian Navy says it has recovered approximately 105,000 litres of products suspected to be stolen crude oil in Delta State as part of ongoing operations under Operation…