Mr Eazi’s 35th birthday cake wasn’t shaped like a microphone or a platinum record. Instead, it resembled an investment portfolio dashboard displaying AED 1 billion (about ₦374 billion or $272 million), and that’s exactly why it caught the internet’s attention. While many initially saw it as a flashy birthday statement, the celebration highlights a broader…
U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed that American military strikes inside Iran will continue, a declaration that suggests the conflict is entering a new phase with no immediate end in sight. While the latest announcement focuses on military action, its biggest implications may be economic and geopolitical rather than tactical. Speaking after the latest escalation,…
The Federal Government has announced plans to begin phasing out electricity subsidies from 2027 as part of broader reforms aimed at restoring financial sustainability to Nigeria’s power sector. Minister of Power Joseph Tegbe disclosed the plan during a media briefing in Abuja on Friday, saying the current subsidy regime has become unsustainable due to mounting…
The Federal Government has explained how savings from the removal of fuel and foreign exchange subsidies have been spent, saying the funds have largely gone into servicing debt, paying higher salaries under the new minimum wage, and financing student loans rather than being left idle. Speaking at the 7th African Emerging Markets Forum in Abuja,…
Israel is constructing a large earthen barrier inside the Gaza Strip, with satellite imagery showing the structure extending beyond the area designated as the “Yellow Line” under the US-backed ceasefire arrangement. The development is raising concerns that the division of Gaza could become increasingly entrenched. According to an Associated Press investigation based on satellite imagery,…
The United States has begun detaining foreign nationals with expired visas at airports, marking a significant expansion of President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement campaign. According to reports, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers have detained travelers at check-in counters, boarding gates and arrival terminals at at least 15 airports in recent weeks. Those affected reportedly…
A new wave of U.S. import tariffs officially took effect on Friday, July 24, replacing the temporary 10% global tariff that had been in place since February and marking a significant shift in the Trump administration’s trade policy. The new measures impose tariffs ranging from 10% to 12.5% on imports from 60 trading partners, covering…
Uganda’s first nationwide National Cleaning Day has sparked controversy after a video appeared to show a police officer striking a man during enforcement of the exercise on Saturday morning. The incident, which quickly spread across social media, occurred as authorities rolled out the new monthly sanitation program aimed at improving public health, environmental cleanliness and…
Global energy markets remain on edge as escalating conflict in the Middle East and renewed disruptions to key shipping routes continue to drive oil prices higher, with Brent crude hovering around the $100-per-barrel mark after briefly surpassing the milestone this week. The latest surge has been fueled by growing concerns over the security of vital…
Afrobeats icon D’banj has added another milestone to his career after becoming the first Nigerian entertainer to ring the closing bell at the London Stock Exchange (LSE) during celebrations marking the 125th anniversary of the Royal African Society. The award-winning singer, whose real name is Oladapo Oyebanjo, shared the achievement on his verified social media…
