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U.S. President Donald Trump has thrown his full support behind Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi ahead of Japan’s national election scheduled for Sunday, a move that adds a new international dimension to a closely watched vote with major economic and geopolitical implications. In a statement posted on his Truth Social platform on Thursday, Trump said…
In a landmark judgment with far-reaching diplomatic implications, the Enugu State High Court has ordered the United Kingdom to pay £420 million in compensation to the families of 21 Nigerian coal miners killed by British colonial forces in 1949. Delivering the ruling on Monday, Justice Anthony Onovo declared that the killings at the Iva Valley…
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has drawn fresh attention to changing global economic dynamics after Nigeria emerged among the top contributors to global GDP growth in the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) 2026 projections. In its latest outlook, the IMF listed Nigeria sixth among the world’s top 10 contributors to global real GDP growth in 2026, with…
The Republic of Türkiye has invited the Federal Government of Nigeria to formally establish ownership and claim 76 wooden and metal artefacts believed to be of Nigerian origin, in a move aimed at advancing cultural restitution and strengthening bilateral relations between both countries. The development was disclosed by the Turkish Ambassador to Nigeria, Mehmet Poroy,…
Israel’s Prime Minister has agreed to join United States President Donald Trump’s newly unveiled Board of Peace, a proposed international body that has already sparked global debate over its scope, authority, and implications for existing multilateral institutions. In a statement released by his office, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed his acceptance of the invitation to…
In an increasingly interconnected world, the strength of a passport determines far more than just ease of travel. It shapes access to opportunity, global mobility, and even economic participation. The latest Henley Passport Index has revealed which countries hold the most powerful passports in the world—and the results reflect shifting geopolitical realities. According to…
The United States has approved $413.046 million (about ₦587 billion) for counter-insurgency and security operations in Nigeria and other African countries in 2026, amid worsening insecurity across West Africa and renewed geopolitical competition on the continent. The allocation is contained in the United States National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026, obtained on…
The United States has announced the suspension of immigrant visa processing for citizens of 75 countries, including Nigeria and Ghana, in a sweeping move that further tightens entry into the country. The decision, announced on Wednesday, is President Donald Trump’s latest action aimed at restricting immigration as the US government reassesses its screening and vetting…
As Nigeria grapples with a fresh wave of violence and mounting security concerns, President Bola Tinubu’s departure for Europe on holiday has triggered sharp criticism from opposition parties, who say the timing sends the wrong signal to a nation on edge. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Labour Party (LP) on Sunday accused the…
Thailand and Cambodia on Saturday agreed to halt weeks of intense border clashes that marked the worst fighting between the Southeast Asian neighbours in years, following negotiations between their defence ministers. The ceasefire, which takes effect at noon local time (0500 GMT), was announced in a joint statement by Thai Defence Minister Natthaphon Nakrphanit and…
