Stocks Drop And Oil Rises As Hormuz Hopes Fade
Asian stocks mostly fell and oil prices extended gains on Tuesday as hopes for a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz fade amid expectations the Federal Reserve will hike interest…
Zelenskyy Says 10,000 More North Korean Troops Are Being Prepared for Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said another 10,000 North Korean troops are being prepared for deployment to Russia, amid continuing military cooperation between Moscow and Pyongyang. Zelenskyy made the claim…
Burkina Faso Opens First Gold Refinery as Traore Pushes Local Processing
Burkina Faso has inaugurated its first national gold refinery as the West African country seeks to process more of its mineral resources domestically and retain greater value from its mining…
‘Like a dream’ for An as Games organisers ‘sorry’ for latest mix-up
Badminton world number one An Se-young said it was “like a dream” as she retained her Asian Games crown on Tuesday in style, as more rain washed out the cricket…
Shettima: Nigeria to Back Justice and Fairness in UN Secretary-General Selection
Vice President Kashim Shettima has said Nigeria will be guided by equity, justice and fairness in considering candidates for the position of United Nations Secretary-General. Shettima made the statement on…
Adekunle Calls for More Nigerian Companies With Global Ambitions
Ayeni Adekunle, Chief Executive Officer of BHM Holdings, has called for Nigeria and other African countries to build more businesses capable of competing and operating on a global scale. Adekunle…
Civil Service Union Honours Tinubu With Shield Award For Workers’ Welfare
The Nigeria Civil Service Union (NCSU) has conferred its prestigious Shield Award on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in recognition of his commitment to the welfare of Nigerian workers. The honour…
NiMet Forecasts Thunderstorms, Moderate Rainfall In Lagos, Kaduna, FCT, Others
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast thunderstorms and rainfall across several parts of the country on Monday, September 28, 2026. In the Northern States, NiMet said that thunderstorms with…
SpaceX Launches Starship Megarocket In Orbit For The First Time
Elon Musk’s Starship megarocket reached orbit for the first time on Monday after blasting off from Texas, in a major milestone for SpaceX’s future plans, including trips to the Moon…
Protesters Vow To Maintain Pressure On Govt Over Madrid Housing Crisis
Demonstrators camping in a central Madrid square vowed Monday to keep up the pressure on Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez over Spain’s housing crisis, as the 87-year-old woman at the centre…