News as it breaks
As the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) celebrates its 50th anniversary, Nigerian activist Bishir Dauda has taken to the road for a 50-day journey across West Africa, engaging with citizens and civil society groups on the achievements and challenges of the regional bloc. On Tuesday, Dauda arrived in…
Tech mogul Elon Musk is stepping down from his advisory role in the Trump administration, sources confirm, marking an early departure from his position as a special government employee. According to reports, President Donald Trump informed his Cabinet and inner circle that Musk, who had been serving as an adviser…
South Korea’s Constitutional Court is set to deliver its ruling on Friday, April 4, determining whether impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol will be permanently removed from office. In a statement released on Tuesday, April 1, the court announced that the highly anticipated decision will be handed down at 11 a.m.…
Thai authorities have declared a state of emergency in the capital after a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck neighboring Myanmar, causing significant structural damage across the city. Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra announced the emergency measures on Friday as reports emerged of widespread destruction, including the collapse of a 30-storey skyscraper under…
A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday, sending tremors as far as Bangkok, Thailand, and causing widespread panic across the region. The quake’s epicenter was in Sagaing Region, near Mandalay, Myanmar’s second-largest city, home to one million people and historic temple complexes. Videos circulating online show terrified residents…
In a strategic push for sustainable energy solutions, Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, led a high-level delegation to UROVESA, a Spanish firm known for its cutting-edge military and industrial vehicle production. The visit was aimed at exploring potential collaborations on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) technology for…
The United States has strongly condemned the deadly attack on Cameroonian soldiers serving in the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) in Nigeria’s Lake Chad Basin. In a statement released Wednesday, the U.S. Embassy in Yaoundé denounced the March 24 assault as a “heinous” act of terrorism and expressed condolences to…
The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) has selected four Nigerian states, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), to benefit from the second phase of its education project. The additional beneficiaries—Nasarawa, Katsina, and Ekiti—will join the initiative aimed at enhancing science, technology, technical, and vocational education in Nigeria. The first phase…
In a bid to transform Nigeria’s livestock sector, the federal government has partnered with Brazil under a $2.5 billion bilateral agreement to establish a large-scale modern ranch in Niger State. The Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha, disclosed this during a site inspection tour in Minna alongside a delegation of…
Canada’s newly appointed Prime Minister Mark Carney has called for an early election on April 28, framing his campaign as a battle to defend the nation’s sovereignty against U.S. President Donald Trump’s aggressive rhetoric and trade policies. Carney, a former central banker who recently replaced Justin Trudeau as leader of…
