The National Economic Council (NEC) rose from its monthly meeting on Thursday as it again failed to discus the issue of State Police despite the worsening security situation in the country.NEC had at its previous sittings assured of a final resolution of the matter whenever it reconvenes.Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani had categorically stated…
China has called on the US to cancel its sweeping tariffs on Chinese goods entering the country as a sign that the President Donald Trump is serious about resolving the trade war between the two countries. A Chinese official said there had been no trade talks with the US, despite suggestions otherwise from the Trump…
Inter Milan advanced to the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League after a dramatic 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich at the San Siro on Wednesday night, securing a 4-3 aggregate victory. The second-leg clash, which ended in a stalemate, saw both sides battle intensely with goals coming in the second half after a goalless opening…
Former Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police over alleged defamatory statements made against him by the suspended senator representing Kogi Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. In the petition, written and signed by his solicitor, Mr. N.A. Abubakar, to the IG on Wednesday,…
The champions of European club football Real Madrid have been dumped out of the Champions League. Arsenal beat the holders Real Madrid 2-1 in Spain on Wednesday, completing a 5-1 aggregate victory for Mikel Arteta’s side and setting up a Champions League semifinal against Paris Saint-Germain. Bukayo Saka gave Arsenal the lead in the second…
The US District Court for the District of Columbia has ordered top law enforcement agencies to make information about President Bola Tinubu public. Beryl Howell, the judge, made the order on Tuesday, according to Premium Times. Responding to a motion by Aaron Greenspan, an American who is seeking a reconsideration of an earlier ruling, Howell…
Four people hospitalized after being rescued from the rubble of a roof collapse at a popular nightclub in the Dominican Republic died overnight, raising the death toll to 225, health officials said Saturday. Officials said 189 people were rescued alive from the rubble of the popular venue in the capital Santo Domingo. More than 200…
Former Captain of the Green Eagles and Enugu Rangers, Christian Chukwu, is dead. He passed on Saturday morning aged 74 years. Chukwu’s Eagles and Rangers teammate, Emmanuel Okala, confirmed the death of the former player and coach of the Nigerian senior national team. Also, another Chukwu teammate in the Green Eagles, Segun Odegbami, confirmed the…
In response to President Donald Trump’s tariffs, Canada says it’s implementing retaliatory tariffs of its own just after midnight on Wednesday. Canada will put a 25% tariff on auto imports from the United States that do not comply with the USMCA, the 2019 North American trade pact put into place during Trump’s first term. The…
At least 58 people died and 160 others were injured in the Dominican capital early Tuesday when the roof collapsed at an iconic nightclub where politicians, athletes and others were attending a merengue concert, authorities said. Crews were searching for potential survivors in the rubble at the one-story Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo, said…
