Turkey: Mass protests target Erdogan’s grip on power
The economic situation has become unbearable for many throughout Turkey. The country has been experiencing an economic crisis for several years now. The population suffers from…
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News from across Africa and the world that matters to Nigerians: ECOWAS, the African Union, diplomacy and global events.
International Backlash as Trump Imposes 25% Tariffs on Imported Vehicles
World powers on Thursday condemned U.S. President Donald Trump decision to impose steep tariffs on imported vehicles and car parts, warning of retaliatory measures as trade…
Power Generation: We will copy Egypt’s model – FG
The Federal Government says it will learn power generation and transmission from Egypt which it described as a role model in the sector. The government also…
Namibia Swears in First Female President
Namibia is set to inaugurate its first female president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, on Friday following her victory in last year’s elections, extending the ruling SWAPO party’s 35-year…
Russia Accuses Europe of Militarisation Amid Western Security Talks
The Kremlin on Thursday accused European nations of pursuing militarisation rather than peace, as Western military leaders convened in Britain to discuss strategies for supporting Ukraine.…
UK Set To Increase Passport Application Fees from April 2025
The United Kingdom has announced plans to introduce new passport application fees effective from April 10, 2025. In a statement on Thursday, the UK Home Office…
Israeli Strikes on Gaza Kill Over 400 as Ceasefire Collapses
More than 400 people have been killed in Gaza as Israeli airstrikes intensified following the breakdown of ceasefire negotiations, the Hamas-run health ministry has reported. The…
John Mahama: Ghana president’s X account hacked
Ghana’s President John Mahama’s verified X account was hacked for 48 hours, with cybercriminals using it to promote a fraudulent cryptocurrency project. The President’s spokesperson confirmed…
Trump sacks Voice of America, other US-owned media house staff
President Donald Trump’s administration on Sunday began mass layoffs at Voice of America and other US-funded media, making clear its intent to gut outlets long seen…
U.S. House Panel Backs Sanctions on Nigeria Over Christian Killings
The United States House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa has approved a move allowing President Donald Trump to impose strict sanctions on Nigeria in response to…