News as it breaks
The United States has reportedly reached out to China for discussions on soaring tariffs that have rattled global markets and disrupted international supply chains, according to a Chinese state-affiliated media outlet on Thursday. Punitive US tariffs — which now stand at up to 145% on numerous Chinese goods — came…
The Nigerian government has reaffirmed its strong commitment to deepening strategic ties with the European Union (EU), as the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) prepares to launch its first West African office in Lagos. This development follows Nigeria’s official admission as the EBRD’s 77th shareholder in February 2025,…
Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has called for a revitalized economic partnership between Nigeria and Brazil, as he addressed an influential gathering of investors, business leaders, and policymakers at the Brazil–Nigeria Business Roundtable held in Rio de Janeiro. The high-level event, organized by ApexBrasil — Brazil’s…
Tackling the pressing issues of youth unemployment and underemployment in West Africa will take center stage as the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) hosts a major Youth Conference from April 29 to 30, 2025, in Accra, Ghana. Organized in partnership with Ghana’s Ministry of Youth and Development, the…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially condemned the recent terrorist attack in South Kashmir’s Pahalgam, which claimed the lives of at least 26 innocent civilians, most of whom were tourists, and left several others seriously injured. In a statement issued on Monday, the Nigerian government expressed deep sorrow over…
A senior Russian military officer was killed on Friday when an explosive device detonated in a parked car near Moscow, in an attack reminiscent of previous high-profile assassinations attributed to Ukraine’s ongoing conflict with Russia. Authorities identified the victim as General-Lieutenant Yaroslav Moskalik, the deputy head of the main operational…
Six police officers lost their lives on Friday morning when a Royal Thai Police aircraft crashed into the sea during a test flight for parachute training in the coastal district of Cha-am, approximately 130km (80 miles) southwest of Bangkok. The incident occurred around 08:00 local time (01:00 GMT), when the…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Council of Ministers convened an Extraordinary Session in Accra to develop contingency measures following the formal notification of withdrawal by Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger from the regional bloc. The high-level meeting, chaired by Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to intensify efforts in fighting poverty and youth unemployment across the region. The Nigerian leader emphasized the need for strategic investments in education, innovation, and skills development while advocating for peace, inclusion, and…
Pope Francis made a surprise yet moving appearance on Easter Sunday at St. Peter’s Square, addressing thousands of Catholic faithful despite ongoing health challenges that have kept him away from most Holy Week events. The 88-year-old pontiff appeared in a wheelchair on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, where he…
