News as it breaks
Iran’s powerful clerical establishment has appointed Mojtaba Khamenei as the country’s new Supreme Leader following the death of his father, Ali Khamenei, in recent U.S.–Israeli strikes that have intensified conflict across the Middle East. The decision was announced nine days after the strikes killed the elder Khamenei and triggered…
The Burkina Faso Football Federation (FBF) has officially unveiled Amir Abdou as the new head coach of the Burkina Faso national football team, the Stallions, marking the start of what the federation described as a new era built on structure, ambition and renewed competitiveness. Abdou, 53, was confirmed after…
Former governor of Oyo State, Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, has been formally installed as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. The historic coronation took place on Monday at Mapo Hall, Ibadan, where Governor Seyi Makinde presented the staff of office and instrument of authority to the new monarch at exactly 3:08 p.m.…
US President Donald Trump has reignited his global trade war, announcing sweeping new tariffs on pharmaceuticals, heavy trucks, home renovation materials, and furniture. The measures, unveiled late Thursday on Trump’s Truth Social platform, represent the toughest trade action since his administration’s broad tariff hikes last April. “Starting October 1, we…
Nigeria’s Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, will lead the country’s delegation to the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) scheduled to begin on September 23, 2025, in New York, United States. Themed “Better Together: 80 Years and More for Peace, Development and Human Rights,” this year’s session…
For many Americans, the First Amendment is sacred a constitutional guarantee of free speech, ratified in 1791 as part of the Bill of Rights. But that right is now at the center of a fierce political storm following the assassination of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk. On Thursday, Democrats accused President…
The Presidency has announced sweeping tax reforms designed to simplify Nigeria’s tax system, boost investment, and strengthen fiscal stability. In a statement issued by the Personal Assistant on Special Duties to the President, Kamorudeen Yusuf, it was revealed that President Bola Tinubu signed the reforms into law on June 26,…
The ECOWAS Parliament has pledged fresh measures to curb soaring unemployment across West Africa, wrapping up a week‑long joint‑committee meeting in Monrovia on Friday with a call for deeper funding for small businesses and targeted support for high‑growth sectors. Gathered under the theme “Assessing the Effectiveness of the ECOWAS Investment…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) took a significant step toward reinforcing international partnerships on Monday as four newly appointed ambassadors formally presented their letters of credence to the President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr Omar Alieu Touray, at a diplomatic ceremony held at the Commission’s headquarters in…
Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen has officially signed his new contract with Napoli to June 2026. Napoli president, Aurelio De Laurentiis made the announcement himself by posting images of Osimhen signing the paperwork with only one word: ‘Done!’ According to Sky Sport Italia, Osimhen’s salary will increase to €10m per…
