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The White House is engineering a diplomatic breakthrough between Israel and Lebanon, with President Donald Trump announcing that leaders from both nations will speak on Thursday. This potential dialogue follows the first direct, high-level meeting between officials from the two rivals since 1993, held in Washington on Tuesday. Trump stated on his Truth Social platform…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
You have tried cutting caffeine. You are sleeping with the window open. You have read every article about hot flashes and mood swings. But nobody has mentioned your gut. That might be where the real conversation starts. Researchers now understand that your gut microbiome, the trillions of bacteria living in your digestive tract, plays a…
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…
