Nigeria News Alaafin of Oyo urges moderation as coronation ceremony approaches April 4, 2025 New Daily Prime The newly installed Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has called on the indigenes and residents of the ancient town to celebrate his forthcoming coronation with moderation, stressing the importance…
UK NEWS Prince William Earthshot Prize awards to be held in Brazil April 4, 2025 Fatimah Idera Britain’s Prince William was joined by celebrities and soccer stars to announce on Friday that he would take the annual awards ceremony for his multi-million dollar environmental prize to Brazil…
UK NEWS UK stocks tumble as Trump’s tariffs stir economic growth fears April 4, 2025 Fatimah Idera London shares plunged on Thursday, as investors avoided risky assets after U.S. President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs amplified global trade war and recession worries. The blue-chip FTSE 100 touched a…
UK NEWS BP chair Lund to step down amid shift from renewables April 4, 2025 Fatimah Idera Chair Helge Lund intends to steping down from his role as BP chairman,with the UK processing to pick his successor, the energy group said on Friday amid a campaign by…
UK NEWS UK approves expansion of London Luton Airport April 4, 2025 Fatimah Idera Britain approved the expansion of London’s Luton Airport giving the green light to the building of a new terminal which will allow passenger numbers at the capital’s fourth busiest hub…
Nigeria News Supreme Court removes Julius Abure as Labour Party Chairman April 4, 2025 New Daily Prime The Supreme Court of Nigeria on Friday removed Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party, following a unanimous ruling by a five-member panel. The apex court set…
UK NEWS UK finance industry slow to hire women to top roles, report finds April 4, 2025 Fatimah Idera Britain’s financial industry has made little progress in recruiting more women to top positions, a new report from the UK finance ministry , a pace of change the head of…
Sports FIFA Rankings: Nigeria climb to 43rd globally, sixth in Africa April 4, 2025 Oluwatosin Ologun The latest FIFA ranking has placed Nigeria as the 43rd-best team across the globe. The World football governing body announced this on its X handle on Thursday. The ranking places…
Economy Nigeria News CBN denies fake circular introducing N5,000, N10,000 notes April 4, 2025 Oluwatosin Ologun The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has categorically disowned a circular claiming it has introduced two new denominations—N5,000 and N10,000 notes—set for circulation on May 1. The apex bank described…
Nigeria News Politics Natasha lauds INEC for rejecting recall petition April 4, 2025 Oluwatosin Ologun Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan on Thursday applauded the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for rejecting a petition to recall her as the lawmaker representing Kogi Central Senatorial District. The embattled lawmaker,…
