World News Hamas releases last American hostage, Edan Alexander May 13, 2025 Elizabeth Jenrola Oso Edan Alexander, a 20 year old American-Israeli soldier held hostage by Hamas for nearly 20 months, has been released in a surprise move that may signal a shift in efforts…
World News Renowned French actor, Gerard Depardieu convicted for sexual assault May 13, 2025 Elizabeth Jenrola Oso Gérard Depardieu, one of France’s most iconic and controversial actors, has been convicted of sexually assaulting two women during the filming of Les Volets Verts in 2021. A Paris court…
UK NEWS President Emmanuel Macron to visit King Charles July 8 May 13, 2025 Elizabeth Jenrola Oso Buckingham Palace has announced that President Emmanuel Macron of France will pay a state visit to King Charles in July.
World News Todd Blanche appointed acting Librarian of Congress May 13, 2025 Elizabeth Jenrola Oso In a move raising eyebrows across political and academic circles, the Department of Justice confirmed Monday that Todd Blanche, former personal criminal attorney to President Donald Trump and current Deputy…
World News Eric Trump’s bitcoin mining firm to go public amid crypto controversy May 13, 2025 Elizabeth Jenrola Oso The Trump family’s growing stake in the cryptocurrency world took a major leap Monday as American Bitcoin, a mining firm co-founded by Eric Trump, announced it will go public through…
World News Trump faces backlash for welcoming white South African refugees May 13, 2025 Elizabeth Jenrola Oso A controversial decision by U.S. President Donald Trump has ignited global debate after a group of white South Africans, known as Afrikaners, were granted refugee status and arrived in the…
Economy Edun backs private sector as World Bank projects 3.6% growth May 13, 2025 Friday Omosola Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to private-sector-led growth. This he said as the World Bank launched its latest…
World News US reduces De Minimis tariff on Chinese shipment to 54% May 13, 2025 Fatimah Idera The White House executive order said on Monday that the U.S. would cut the de minimis tariff on China shipments to 54 per cent from 120 per cent, with a…
UK NEWS Trump heads to Gulf for high-stakes economic talks May 13, 2025 Fatimah Idera U.S. President Donald Trump is said to arrive in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday morning to kick off a four-day swing through the Gulf region. This trip will focus more on…
Economy Naira gains 0.56% against dollar, strengthens further against British pound May 13, 2025 Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi The Nigerian naira appreciated by 0.56% against the U.S. dollar today, strengthening to ₦1601.45/$1 from ₦1610.49/$1 recorded on May 12, 2025. The local currency also posted a 1.13% gain against…
