Japan scraps ‘Africa hometown’ project after backlash, confusion
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has officially terminated its “JICA Africa Hometown” initiative, citing widespread misunderstandings and mounting public opposition. JICA president, Tanaka Akihiko, announced the cancellation on Thursday,…
Tinubu demands UN reform at UNGA80, calls for Security Council seat and global debt court
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged the United Nations to embrace sweeping reforms or risk slipping into irrelevance, warning that the body’s credibility is being eroded by its inability to…
Trump slams UN, immigration policies in fiery General Assembly speech
U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a blistering address at the United Nations General Assembly, criticizing the UN itself, global migration policies, and Europe’s handling of climate change and security challenges.…
Shettima to lead Nigeria’s delegation to 80th UN General Assembly in New York
Vice President Kashim Shettima will represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) scheduled to hold in New York, United States, from…
Charlie Kirk assassination suspect identified as Utah varsity student Tyler Robinson
Authorities have identified Tyler Robinson, a 22-year-old Utah State University student, as the suspect in the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. Robinson, who lived with his family in a…
Nestlé fires CEO over workplace relationship, names replacement
Nestlé has fired its chief executive, Laurent Freixe, after an internal investigation revealed he had an undisclosed romantic relationship with a subordinate — a breach of the company’s code of…
If you overstay your visa, we’ll remove you, UK home office warns international students
In a significant move to curb illegal immigration, the UK Home Office has announced that international students who overstay their visas face the looming threat of deportation. This warning is…
Air Peace to connect Lagos and São Paulo as Tinubu, Lula strengthen ties
Nigeria’s largest airline, Air Peace, will soon commence direct flights from Lagos to São Paulo, following an agreement reached during President Bola Tinubu’s State Visit to Brazil. At a joint…
Tinubu secures Petrobras’ return, signs five strategic MoUs with Brazil to unlock $2bn trade potential
President Bola Tinubu on Monday welcomed the imminent return of Petrobras to Nigeria, five years after Brazil’s state-owned oil company halted its joint venture operations. Speaking at a joint press…
Nigeria-Brazil relations set for boost as Tinubu lands in Brasília for business forum
President Bola Tinubu arrived in Brasília, Brazil, on Monday to begin a state visit aimed at strengthening Nigeria-Brazil relations across key sectors, including trade, agriculture, defence, and energy. The President,…