US Signals Optimism over Iranian Peace Deal
The United States has expressed renewed confidence in securing a diplomatic resolution to the six-week…
US Signals Optimism over Iranian Peace Deal
The United States has expressed renewed confidence in securing a diplomatic resolution to the six-week war with Iran. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that discussions are underway for a second round of peace talks to be held in Islamabad. A Pakistani delegation arrived in Tehran on Wednesday to deliver a fresh message from…
Russian Air Strikes Kill Twelve Across Ukraine
Moscow launched a massive aerial assault on its neighbour overnight, killing at least 12 people in a series of coordinated drone and missile strikes. The southern port city of Odesa bore the heaviest toll, where local authorities confirmed six fatalities following the bombardment. In the capital, Kyiv, rescuers recovered the bodies of four victims, including…
FG Moves to Settle N1.8tn Contractors’ Debt
Nigeria’s federal contractors may finally see their money this week. The House of Representatives indicates that the executive branch will soon release funds to address a massive N1.8tn backlog of unpaid debts. These liabilities stem from capital projects executed during the 2024 fiscal year. Lawmakers expect the first tranche of payments to hit bank accounts…
CBN Proposes Mandatory Loan Dispute Panel
The Central Bank of Nigeria has proposed a specialised mediation panel that would serve as the mandatory first point of resolution for disputes arising from secured lending transactions, effectively reducing immediate recourse to litigation in matters involving movable assets used as collateral. The proposal was outlined in a circular issued on Tuesday and signed…
March Inflation Hits 15.38%
Nigeria’s headline inflation rate rose to 15.38 per cent in March 2026, snapping a year-long easing trend and signalling renewed pressure on household budgets across the country. The National Bureau of Statistics disclosed the figures in its Consumer Price Index report released on Wednesday. The increase marks the first time the headline inflation rate…
No Murder Calls, Just Protection – Barbir
A United States-based humanitarian worker, Alex Barbir, has rejected allegations that his public statements and activities in Plateau and Benue states have fuelled violence, insisting his mission is focused solely on protecting vulnerable communities and supporting reconstruction efforts. Barbir addressed the claims during an interview on TVC News on Tuesday, responding to concerns that his…
Real Madrid Legend Jose Emilio Santamaria Dies At 96
Real Madrid has announced the death of Jose Emilio Santamaria, the Uruguayan-born centre-back who became one of the club’s most decorated players and later coached Spain at the 1982 World Cup. He was 96 years old. “Real Madrid C. F., its President and its Board of Directors deeply regret the passing of Jose Emilio…
Federation Revenue Shrinks as First-Line Deductions Hit 41% – World Bank
Nigeria’s gross revenue reached a cumulative N84tn over the last three years, yet 41.1% of these earnings never reached the federation’s distribution pool. Findings from the World Bank’s latest Nigeria Development Update reveal that “pre-distribution deductions” are quietly hollowing out the treasury. While total earnings climbed to N37.44tn in 2025, the amount siphoned off for…
Oskar Schindler: A Fortune in Souls
Oskar Schindler was not a good man. He was a drunk. A charmer. A spy who wore a Nazi pin because it opened doors. When Germany invaded Poland in 1939, he didn’t see a tragedy — he saw a market. He leased a bankrupt Jewish-owned factory in Kraków, filled it with Jewish workers from the…
Trump Signals Possible Shift in UK Trade Terms
US President Donald Trump has warned that the existing trade agreement with the United Kingdom “can always be changed,” castigating Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer for failing to support American military efforts. In a blunt interview with Sky News on Wednesday, Trump suggested the current deal was a concession he did not have to make….