Pro-China party reportedly wins big in the Maldives, likely accelerating its shift away from India
The outcome is widely expected to accelerate the Indian Ocean archipelago’s shift toward China and…
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Emirates CEO issues apology after Dubai flood chaos; says airline has 30,000 suitcases to return
“We know our response has been far from perfect. We acknowledge and understand the frustration…
Why is Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi visiting Pakistan?
Raisi is set to hold talks with top Pakistani leaders as the two nations aim…
Israeli spy chief quits over October 7 failures
Haliva is first official to take responsibility for failing to prevent Hamas attack or recent…
Ukraine is given a reprieve by the U.S., but faces race against the clock over weapons supplies
Time is of the essence for Ukraine, which has been pleading for more air defense…
Tunde Onakoya: Doing great things from a small place, By Simbo Olorunfemi
[[{“value”:”“It is possible to do great things from a small place,” Tunde Onakoya says. He…
Unlock your April must-haves at the Xiaomi Fan Festival!
[[{“value”:”This April, prepare to elevate your tech game with Xiaomi’s must-have products, designed to empower…
Ignore Ganduje’s purported suspension—Kano APC
[[{“value”:””It is impracticable for non-members to slam a national officer with suspension without recourse to…
Nigeria eyes $2.25bn World Bank loan at 1% interest rate
[[{“value”:”“It is virtually a grant. It is for about 40 years, ten years moratorium and…
Tesla slides 3% in premarket, Li Auto sinks 8% as EV makers slash prices amid fierce competition
Tesla shares sank 2.3% in premarket trading, while China’s Li Auto hit an 11-month low…
Indian teenager Gukesh to challenge China’s Ding for world chess title
Seventeen-year-old Gukesh Dommaraju sets up world title showdown after winning the 2024 Candidates Tournament.
Israel’s military intel chief resigns, citing failures over Oct. 7 attack
The intelligence chief of Israel’s Defense Forces has resigned citing failures linked to the Hamas…
Using CDCU’s delivery tracker: A call on fellow Nigerians, By Isaiah Kumuyi
[[{“value”:”The CDCU, led by Hadiza Bala Usman, deserves commendation. By delivering the upgraded Citizens’ Delivery…
China is still years behind the U.S. despite Huawei’s breakthrough chips, Raimondo tells ’60 Minutes’
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo downplayed China-based Huawei Technologies’ latest microchip breakthrough, arguing that the U.S….
Iranian refugee hopes to be acquitted in Greece smuggling appeal trial
Activists and legal experts say Homayoun Sabetara was unfairly imprisoned in 2022.
Huge crowds protest Colombian president’s planned reforms
Protesters call Gustavo Petro’s policies ‘dire’ as his government attempts to reform healthcare and other…
Court stops Kano govt from charging litigants exorbitant filing fees – Official
[[{“value”:”Plaintiff says the judgement will improve access to justice for low-income litigants across the state….
War on insurgency: Badaru-Abubakar’s silent revolution, By Ahmad Sajoh
[[{“value”:”Badaru has taken that quiet approach to his job, preferring to let the successes speak…
Once upon a planet, By Niyi Osundare
[[{“value”:”ONCE UPON A PLANET (For Earth Day 2024) The sky above our head is A…
Last-ball thriller sees Knight Riders beat Royal Challengers
Kolkata Knight Riders beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL after this thrilling final-ball decider.