Asian markets were mixed Wednesday after President Donald Trump broadened his tariff threats, while traders were also assessing the geopolitical outlook after the first high-level official US-Russia talks since the invasion of Ukraine. Regional investors struggled to pick up the baton after a record close on Wall Street, with the rally in Hong Kong-listed tech […]
The Academic Staff Union of University, Kaduna State University Branch, has declared an indefinite strike beginning from Feb. 18 over unresolved welfare concerns. The union announced the decision in a statement signed by its Chairman, Dr Peter Adamu, and Secretary, Dr Peter Waziri. It was made available to the News Agency of Nigeria in Kaduna […]
The House of Representatives has urged relevant federal government agencies to enforce stricter penalties against homicide and femicide in Nigeria. While highlighting the increasing cases of homicide, including murder, manslaughter, and other violent crimes, which have sparked public outcry for justice across the country, the House stated that the right to life is a fundamental […]
US President Donald Trump has effectively blamed Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky for Russia’s invasion, as French President Emmanuel Macron prepares for another round of talks with EU and non-European partners on Wednesday. Zelensky previously criticised the US-Russia talks for excluding Kyiv, saying efforts to end the war must be “fair” and involve European countries. The […]
Representative of Head Office, UNESCO Abuja, Joshi Manish has stressed the need for all threats against journalists to be investigated. Speaking at the ‘Train the trainers workshop for judicial tutors on the curriculum for freedom of expression and safety of journalists’ in Lagos, yesterday, he submitted: “When threats of violence against journalists are not properly […]
The House of Representatives has fixed February 26 for the public hearing of President Bola Tinubu’s tax reform bills. The tax bills passed through the second reading at the lower chamber last week after receiving overwhelming support from the lawmakers. Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, who announced this during plenary on Tuesday, also constituted a 36-member Special […]
The Federal Government has urged retailers to reflect the reduction in food prices and shun exploiting consumers. The Minister of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Abubakar Kyari, stated this on Tuesday during the 2025 Wheat Farmers Green Field Day, at Dabi village in Ringim Local Government Area of Jigawa. He decried the nonchalant attitude of retailers […]
More than 150 students have been injured in Bangladesh during clashes at a university campus, a sign of serious discord between groups instrumental in fomenting a national revolution last year. Tuesday afternoon’s clashes began after the youth wing of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) sought to recruit students at the Khulna University of Engineering and […]
A South Korean court said on Wednesday it had reopened the case of the assassination of former president Park Chung-hee by his intelligence chief. Park had ruled the country with an iron fist for more than 15 years when he was shot and killed by spy boss and trusted aide Kim Jae-gyu during a dinner […]
Nigeria’s transport sector is set for a revolution as the Lagos-Abuja High-Speed Bullet Train gains momentum, reducing travel time between both cities from 12 hours to just 2–3 hours. The Director of Operations at Geofocus Consortium, Engineer Yinka Idris, in a statement made available to journalists on Tuesday, described the project as a milestone in […]
A notorious bandit stronghold, known as “Dabar Dan Dari Biyar” in Sakkarawa Forest, western Sabon Birni, has been destroyed, and several bandits were killed in a major operation by troops of ‘Operation FANSAN YANMA’ in collaboration with local vigilantes and community defense groups. Intelligence sources confirmed to security analyst Zagazola Makama that some bandits, including […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the Corporate Affairs Commission have agreed to deepen collaboration in the fight against corruption. Through this collaboration, both agencies will work together to strengthen their efforts in curbing fraudulent activities, ensuring that businesses operate with integrity, and ultimately creating a more stable economic foundation for the country. This […]