China’s economy expanded by 5.2% in the second quarter of 2025, driven largely by strong export performance, according to data released Tuesday by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). While the growth matched analysts’ expectations and exceeded the government’s annual target, concerns remain over weakening consumer demand and broader economic vulnerabilities. The April-to-June figure marked…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigerian Grammy winner Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, etched her name into history on Sunday night as the first African artist to perform at the FIFA Club World Cup Final Halftime Show. Held at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, USA, the inaugural halftime show was a landmark cultural addition to…
By Ayomide Otitoju The body of Nigeria’s former President, Muhammadu Buhari, departed London early Tuesday morning aboard a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) aircraft bound for Daura, Katsina State, where a state burial will be held in his honour. Vice President Kashim Shettima, Chief of Staff to the President Femi Gbajabiamila, and other senior government officials…
By Ayomide Otitoju Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda, has officially announced the funeral arrangements for former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away in a London hospital on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at the age of 82. Speaking at a press briefing on Monday, Governor Radda revealed that following consultations with the late President’s family…
By Ayomide Otitoju An early morning explosion on Tuesday at an oil production facility in Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdistan region forced a temporary suspension of operations, according to U.S.-based operator HKN Energy. The blast occurred around 7:00 a.m. local time (0400 GMT) at the Sarang field, the company said in a statement. No casualties were reported,…
Former U.S. President Donald Trump experienced a mix of jeers and jubilation at the FIFA Club World Cup final on Sunday, drawing both boos and cheers from the crowd as he presented the championship trophy to Chelsea FC at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Trump, who attended the match with First Lady Melania Trump,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has applied for approval to develop a deep seaport along the Atlantic coast in Olokola, Ogun State—near his massive fertiliser and oil refinery operations in Lagos. According to a Bloomberg report on Monday, the proposed port would be located approximately 100 kilometres from the Dangote Fertiliser Plant…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, was laid to rest on Monday in a private ceremony at his residence in Igbeba, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State. The revered monarch’s death, announced by Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, came just hours after the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari, casting…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, July 15, 2025, a public holiday in honour of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away in London on Sunday at the age of 82. This was announced in a statement on Monday by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Magdalene Ajani. The declaration…
