Chioma Kalu

Secret Service Urges Trump Campaign to Shift Focus from Outdoor Rallies Following Assassination Attempt

The US Secret Service has advised Trump’s campaign to avoid large outdoor rallies after the assassination attempt.

3 months ago

Elon Musk Denies Alleged $45m Monthly Funding for Trump

Elon Musk has refuted $45m monthly donation claims for Trump’s campaign, stating, “I don’t prescribe to a cult of personality.”

3 months ago

House of Reps Demand Suspension of NMDPRA CEO Farouk Ahmed Following Controversial Remarks about Dangote Refinery

Lawmakers have called for NMDPRA CEO Farouk Ahmed's suspension while investigating his remarks about quality of diesel from Dangote Refinery.

3 months ago

Senate President Akpabio Issues Public Apology to Kogi Senator Natasha Akpoti Over ‘Nightclub’ Comments

Akpabio has apologised for comments about Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, emphasising he meant no disrespect to women, contrary to social media claims.

3 months ago

Peter Obi Urges Nigerian Government To Support, Not Vilify Dangote Refinery As It Faces Regulatory Challenges

Peter Obi has urged swift government intervention in the Dangote refinery dispute, emphasising its crucial role in Nigeria’s economic stability.

3 months ago

Dangote Refinery: NNPC To Blame For Lack Of Crude, Not IOCs, Says Kelvin Emmanuel

Kelvin Emmanuel has blamed NNPC for Dangote having to import crude, and urged the National Assembly to commence a probe.

3 months ago

Bangladesh Students Defy Ban, Continues Protest After Dozens Die in Clashes

Bangladesh students, defying protest ban, have continued demonstrations outside Dhaka University, demanding merit-based recruitment and condemning veterans' job quota.

3 months ago

Ursula von der Leyen Re-Elected as European Commission President

Ursula von der Leyen has garnered 401 votes from a secret ballot to be re-elected President of the European Commission.

3 months ago

Von-Kemedi: Cost of Production Main Reason for Food Inflation, Not Insecurity

“Hunger motivates stronger than insecurity. Farmers will brave insecurity to farm, but they lack the resources," says Arila MD Von-Kemedi.

3 months ago

Kenyan Police Ban Protests in Nairobi Amid Rising Anti-Government Protests

Kenyan police has banned protests in Nairobi, citing leaderless nature and safety concerns, after a month of deadly demonstrations.

3 months ago

Senate Removes Ali Ndume As Chief Whip, Replaces Him With Borno Senator Mohammed Monguno

The Senate has removed Borno Senator Ali Ndume as Chief Whip after the APC demanded his resignation over anti-Tinubu comments.

3 months ago

Former Trump Rivals Haley, DeSantis Endorse Him At Republican Convention

Former Trump rivals Haley and DeSantis have given him their support at the Republican Convention.

3 months ago

Bangladesh Closes Schools, Universities Amid Deadly Protests Over Job Quotas

Protests in Bangladesh over discriminatory job quotas turn deadly with six reported dead, prompting nationwide closure of educational institutions.

3 months ago

HSBC Names Georges Elhedery as Next CEO

HSBC has appointed Georges Elhedery, its finance chief since 2005, as the new CEO following current CEO Quinn's unexpected retirement.

3 months ago

Port Harcourt Refinery to Begin Operations in Early August, Says NNPC Boss Mele Kyari

NNPC’s Kyari has announced that the Port Harcourt refinery will start operations by August.

3 months ago

‘Trailblazer’: Former Commonwealth Secretary-General Emeka Anyaoku Hails Nduka Obaigbena on 65th Birthday

Former Commonwealth Secretary-General Emeka Anyaoku has lauded Nduka Obaigbena as a trailblazer in the advancement of media services across African.

3 months ago

Agbakoba: President Tinubu Shouldn’t Be The Petroleum Resources Minister Because He Doesn’t Have The Time

Former NBA President Agbakoba argued that NNPC’s privatisation has failed to spur development or alleviate poverty, enriching only certain individuals.

3 months ago

Onikoyi: Nigeria Transmits Only 4000MW of Power Despite Needing 50,000MW Because It Hasn’t Extended Network in 40 Years

“The government of Nigeria has added no value to our electricity system,” says former Rivers State power consultant Onikoyi.

3 months ago

France Faces Hung Parliament After Left-Wing Surge Blocks Far Right 

France’s RN leader Bardella criticised anti-RN forces cooperation in the elections, labeling it a "disgraceful alliance" that would paralyse France.

3 months ago

France’s Far-Right RN Party Falls Short in Parliamentary Elections, Exit Polls Reveal

An Ipsos exit poll suggests that the NFP coalition will secure 172-192 seats, a blow to Marine Le Pen.

3 months ago