Month April 2025

15 injured in Lagos Gas Explosion

A gas explosion on Sunday injured at least 15 people at Ijora Badia, a suburb of Lagos. The blast, which occurred around 5:00 p.m., was reportedly caused by a leaking 25-kilogramme gas cylinder inside a mini shop. The shop was part…

ACF Urges FG to End Killings in Plateau

THE Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has expressed deep sorrow over the recent attacks by terror gangs on vulnerable communities in Plateau, which claimed numerous lives, including those of children. In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Prof. Tanko…

Iran Rejects US Call For Direct Nuclear Talks

IRAN has dismissed the prospect of holding direct negotiations with the United States, calling such talks “meaningless” in light of recent threats from former US President Donald Trump. Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday that direct talks…

SERAP Urges Tinubu To Reject $1.08 Billion World Bank Loan

THE Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to reject the recently approved $1.08 billion loan from the World Bank. The organization, also urged the President to direct the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of…

Zimbabwe Waives US Tariffs After Trump Move

ZIMBABWE’S President Emmerson Mnangagwa has announced a suspension of tariffs on goods imported from the United States, framing it as a goodwill gesture aimed at repairing ties with President Donald Trump’s administration. The announcement, made on X (formerly Twitter), comes just days…

Tanzania’s Mega dam Now Fully Active

TANZANIA has reached a major milestone in its energy ambitions, with the Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project (JNHPP) now fully operational following the successful activation of all nine turbines. Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister Doto Biteko confirmed the development during an official…

US Slaps Visa Ban on South Sudan

IN a sharp escalation of immigration enforcement, the United States has revoked all existing visas for South Sudanese passport holders, citing South Sudan’s refusal to accept repatriated nationals ordered to leave the US. The decision, announced Saturday by US Secretary…