Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is scheduled to visit China on Tuesday ahead of the third round of nuclear talks between Tehran and Washington, the Iranian foreign ministry announced. The visit underscores ongoing diplomatic efforts to revive dialogue on Iran’s nuclear programme, with China having been a key signatory of the 2015 nuclear agreement known…
Datti Baba-Ahmed, the Vice-Presidential candidate for the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, has advised President Bola Tinubu to abandon any plans for re-election in 2027. Baba-Ahmed made these remarks during a Friday, April 18 appearance on ‘Prime Time,’ an Arise Television program. He stated that he believes Tinubu’s “time is up” and that…
Former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose has dismissed efforts to form a political coalition aimed at challenging President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election, calling the initiative futile and devoid of widespread support. In an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Friday, April 18, Fayose, a key member of the opposition Peoples Democratic…
Ford Motor Company has announced the suspension of exports for several vehicle models to China, citing the growing challenges from escalating trade tensions and retaliatory tariffs. The move affects popular U.S.-made vehicles, including the F-150 Raptor, Mustang, Michigan-built Bronco SUVs, and Kentucky-made Lincoln Navigators. In a statement issued on Friday, Ford explained that it had…
Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has expressed his willingness to reconcile with the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Sim Fubara, on the condition that Fubara offers a genuine apology for the political crisis in the state. Wike and Fubara have been at odds since Fubara assumed office in 2023, with…
Nine people have been rescued from the rubble of a three-storey building that collapsed early Friday morning in the Ojodu-Berger area of Lagos State. The building, which reportedly housed a restaurant, came down around 8 a.m. on April 19. Emergency responders from the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service and the Lagos State Emergency Management…
The Presidency has firmly denied recent media reports alleging that Vice President Kashim Shettima was denied access to the Presidential Villa, calling the claims “totally fabricated” and “a wild expression of wishful thinking.” In a statement released on Saturday, April 19, Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications (Office of…
The Federal Government has ordered the immediate closure of Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu to allow for urgent repairs on the runway, following mounting safety concerns. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) confirmed the shutdown, citing a significant rupture in the asphalt surface of a critical section of the runway. According to FAAN,…
Volvo Group has announced plans to lay off between 550 and 800 workers across three of its U.S. facilities over the next three months, citing ongoing market uncertainty and weakening demand—further strained by tariffs introduced during former President Donald Trump’s administration. The affected facilities include the Mack Trucks plant in Macungie, Pennsylvania, and two Volvo…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has revealed that his opposition to Atiku Abubakar’s 2023 presidential ambition was based on principle—not personal grievances. Contrary to speculations that his stance stemmed from not being chosen as Atiku’s running mate, Wike said his decision was rooted in a firm belief in power rotation and…
