US President Donald Trump on Friday rejected any resumption of trade negotiations with Canada, a week after abruptly halting talks over a contentious anti-tariff advertisement. Speaking to journalists aboard Air Force One, Trump said he liked Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, but criticized Canada’s actions. “No, discussions will not resume,” Trump said, adding that Carney…
King Charles III’s unprecedented decision to strip his younger brother, Prince Andrew, of his royal titles has drawn widespread approval across Britain but reignited calls for deeper accountability and reform within the monarchy. The King’s move—marking the first time since 1919 that a royal has been formally deprived of a princely title—comes amid renewed controversy…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Government has released approximately ₦2.3 billion to settle salary arrears and backlogs for the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) and other university-based unions. A statement on Wednesday by Folasade Boriowo, Director of Press and Public Relations at the Ministry of Education, said the funds, representing Batch 8 salary and…
By Ayomide Otitoju London, UK – British oil and gas giant Shell reported a 24 percent increase in net profit for the third quarter, as improved trading margins and higher sales volumes offset declining oil prices. Profit after tax rose to $5.3 billion for the three months ending September, up from $4.3 billion a year…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited is seeking technical equity partners to revive three of its idle refineries, which have remained non-operational despite substantial investments. Group Chief Executive Officer, Bayo Ojulari, disclosed the plan in a post on X on Thursday, emphasizing the need to ensure the refineries run efficiently. With…
By Ayomide Otitoju An Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) investigator, Eneanya, testified in court on Friday that the alleged unlawful naira redesign policy caused significant hardship for Nigerians. Eneanya, part of the EFCC team that investigated the exercise, told the court that his team reviewed documents, electronic records, and audiovisual materials to assess the…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has launched an investigation following allegations by Nigerian rapper Oladipupo Oladimeji, popularly known as Oladips, that some of its operatives extorted ₦10 million from him during his detention in 2024. Oladips recounted on the Trending Podcast that he was arrested in a midnight raid at…
By Ayomide Otitoju The All Progressives Congress (APC) has vowed to end the 19-year dominance of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Anambra State during the November 8, 2025, governorship election. APC National Chairman, Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda, made the declaration on Friday at the party’s campaign rally for its candidate, Nicholas Ukachukwu, held at…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, on Friday distributed ₦100 million in business support grants to traders, artisans, and farmers across Oyo State. The event, titled “2025 Mega Empowerment and Economic Relief Programme Series,” took place at the Bayo Adelabu Foundation House in Ibadan, the state capital. Adelabu, a former Deputy Governor…
