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Joe Biden Undergoes Surgery for Cancer

Immediate past President of the United States, Joe Biden has reportedly undergone a surgical procedure to remove skin cancer lesions. This was disclosed by Biden’s spokesperson, Kelly Scully, who told the press that the surgery addressed a visible scar on the former President's forehead. According to reports, the procedure, a technique that removes thin layers…

Oil Prices Set for a Weekly Loss Amid Glut Concerns

Crude oil prices were on course to end the week with a loss, with the decline starting on Wednesday and extending into Friday, reversing a string of gains that lasted two weeks. At the time of writing, Brent crude was trading at $66.88 per barrel, with West Texas Intermediate at $63.34 per barrel, as oil…

Former PM Thaksin Shinawatra leaves Thailand days ahead of court ruling that could see him jailed

Thailand’s influential former prime miniser Thaksin Shinawatra flew out of the country on Thursday, police said, a day before a parliamentary vote for the next prime minister and ahead of a court ruling that could see him jailed. Many in Thailand spent Thursday evening glued to flight tracking websites, avidly following the path of Thaksin’s private jet. News…

Trump slams Norway’s $2 trillion wealth fund over Caterpillar divestment

By Obinna Uballa The United States has slammed the decision by Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, the largest in the world with assets worth about $2 trillion, to sell its stake in United States machinery giant Caterpillar, describing the move as troubling and based on “illegitimate claims.” In recent weeks, Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM), which…

Reaction as Police Invite El-Rufai, ADC Leaders Over Allegations against State government in Kaduna

By Abiola Olawale The Kaduna State Police Command has invited former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, and seven other members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for questioning. The invitation, issued on September 4, 2025, cited allegations of criminal conspiracy, incitement of public disturbance, mischief, and causing grievous hurt. According to a letter signed…

Enugu tragic accidents: Dangote warns against unauthorised use of logo

• Denies involvement in Edo, Enugu accidents By Obinna Uballa Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) has renewed its warning to truck operators against the unauthorised use of its logo on vehicles not affiliated with the company, following two fatal crashes involving Dangote-branded trucks along the Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway on Wednesday. The company stressed that despite repeated…

IGP Egbetokun Names Hundeyin as New Force PRO

By Abiola Olawale The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has approved the appointment of Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Benjamin Hundeyin as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). This announcement, made on Thursday, marks a transition in the Force’s communication leadership, as Hundeyin replaces Deputy Commissioner…

Trump Ready to Place More U.S. Troops in Poland Amid Russia Threat

U.S President Donald Trump told Poland President Karol Nawrocki that the U.S. is prepared to expand its 8,000-strong military presence in Poland. The meeting underscores Warsaw’s push for stronger U.S. security guarantees amid Russia’s war on Ukraine. Nawrocki, a conservative close to Trump’s movement, won the election narrowly on a “Poland first” platform while pledging…

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Joe Biden Undergoes Surgery for Cancer

Immediate past President of the United States, Joe Biden has reportedly undergone a surgical procedure to remove skin cancer lesions. This was disclosed by Biden’s spokesperson, Kelly Scully, who told the press that the surgery addressed a visible scar on the former President's forehead. According to reports, the procedure, a technique that removes thin layers…

Oil Prices Set for a Weekly Loss Amid Glut Concerns

Crude oil prices were on course to end the week with a loss, with the decline starting on Wednesday and extending into Friday, reversing a string of gains that lasted two weeks. At the time of writing, Brent crude was trading at $66.88 per barrel, with West Texas Intermediate at $63.34 per barrel, as oil…

Former PM Thaksin Shinawatra leaves Thailand days ahead of court ruling that could see him jailed

Thailand’s influential former prime miniser Thaksin Shinawatra flew out of the country on Thursday, police said, a day before a parliamentary vote for the next prime minister and ahead of a court ruling that could see him jailed. Many in Thailand spent Thursday evening glued to flight tracking websites, avidly following the path of Thaksin’s private jet. News…

Trump slams Norway’s $2 trillion wealth fund over Caterpillar divestment

By Obinna Uballa The United States has slammed the decision by Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, the largest in the world with assets worth about $2 trillion, to sell its stake in United States machinery giant Caterpillar, describing the move as troubling and based on “illegitimate claims.” In recent weeks, Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM), which…

Reaction as Police Invite El-Rufai, ADC Leaders Over Allegations against State government in Kaduna

By Abiola Olawale The Kaduna State Police Command has invited former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, and seven other members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for questioning. The invitation, issued on September 4, 2025, cited allegations of criminal conspiracy, incitement of public disturbance, mischief, and causing grievous hurt. According to a letter signed…

Enugu tragic accidents: Dangote warns against unauthorised use of logo

• Denies involvement in Edo, Enugu accidents By Obinna Uballa Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) has renewed its warning to truck operators against the unauthorised use of its logo on vehicles not affiliated with the company, following two fatal crashes involving Dangote-branded trucks along the Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway on Wednesday. The company stressed that despite repeated…

IGP Egbetokun Names Hundeyin as New Force PRO

By Abiola Olawale The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has approved the appointment of Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Benjamin Hundeyin as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). This announcement, made on Thursday, marks a transition in the Force’s communication leadership, as Hundeyin replaces Deputy Commissioner…

Trump Ready to Place More U.S. Troops in Poland Amid Russia Threat

U.S President Donald Trump told Poland President Karol Nawrocki that the U.S. is prepared to expand its 8,000-strong military presence in Poland. The meeting underscores Warsaw’s push for stronger U.S. security guarantees amid Russia’s war on Ukraine. Nawrocki, a conservative close to Trump’s movement, won the election narrowly on a “Poland first” platform while pledging…

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