Trump cancels envoys’ Pakistan trip, but war not resuming
US President Donald Trump announced he had cancelled his envoys' planned trip to Pakistan for peace talks with Iran on Saturday, but said that did not mean an immediate resumption of the US-Israeli war against the Islamic republic.
Edo Police rescue abducted 70-year-old farmer, foil N30m ransom payment
Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have successfully rescued a 70-year-old farmer who was kidnapped while returning from his farm, foiling a N30 million ransom demand.
I won’t return to my community until security improves – Kwara monarch
“I abandoned my palace since January 1, 2026, day after terrorists attacked me in my palace”
VASPA targets $92.1bn virtual asset flow into formal economy
Pan-African industry association, the Virtual Asset Service Providers Association, VASPA, has concluded plans to integrate an estimated $92.1 billion in annual virtual asset volume into the country’s formal economy. VASPA said to achieve this, it will bridge the gap between the chaotic liquidity of global digital assets and the structured requirements of the country through […]
Iran military says will respond if US blockade and ‘banditry’ continues
Iran’s military said on Saturday it would respond if the United States maintained its blockade of Iranian ports, calling it “banditry” and “piracy”.
Oando Foundation funds 10 youths to drive Nigeria’s green economy
Following successful completion of the pilot cohort of its Green Youth Upskilling Programme, GYUP, Oando Foundation has given N20 million in grants to 10 outstanding young innovators. GYUP bridges skills development with entrepreneurship, creating a pipeline of climate-conscious innovators and job creators. While making the announcement during a close-out ceremony in Lagos, the foundation recognised […]
