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Europe says its savings are lazy, Nigeria has a bigger problem
Last week in Paris, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told a room of European business leaders that Europe has savings, but those savings are "lazy". She put a number on it. The post Europe says its…
China’s 81% trade surge and the case for a U.S.–Nigeria commercial reset
In the first half of 2026, Chinese imports from Nigeria reached approximately $2.25 billion, an 81 percent increase year-on-year. On read more China’s 81% trade surge and the case for a U.S.–Nigeria commercial reset
NDLEA arrests alleged cocaine trafficker behind Saudi shipments
By Kingsley Omonobi LAGOS — The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a suspected cocaine trafficker accused of masterminding drug shipments to Saudi Arabia, while intercepting a fuel tanker carrying…
Iran Threatens Greater Force If US Launches More Attacks
The exchanges of fire, which began with US raids last week, come amid a deadlock in the six-month war between the two sides. The post Iran Threatens Greater Force If US Launches More Attacks appeared first on Channels…
APC chieftain accuses opposition of misleading Nigerians over Tinubu’s alleged US drug case
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has dismissed claims that the United States has reopened a drug-trafficking case against President Bola Tinubu. Oyintiloye described…
Messi Creates Both Miami Goals In 2-2 Draw With Atlanta
Miami grabbed the lead in the 32nd minute when Brazil's Casemiro rose to head home Messi's corner. The post Messi Creates Both Miami Goals In 2-2 Draw With Atlanta appeared first on Channels Television.
Prof Albert Alos dies days before 87th birthday
Professor Albert Alos, engineering teacher and Christian missionary has died. He was born on September 17, 1939 in Barcelona, Spain read more Prof Albert Alos dies days before 87th birthday
Research institution outlines 4 major global consequences of the US-Israel war on Iran
Brookings published "Blowback," analyzing the 2026 US-Israel war on Iran, warning of lasting impacts on security, energy, and America’s global role.
Iran retaliates after US strikes oil tankers
Iran said Sunday that its forces attacked a US naval drone trying to enter the Strait of Hormuz, hours after targeting ships in retaliation for American strikes on three oil tankers. The post Iran retaliates after US…
Ajayi Wins Bronze Medal At Diamond League 100m Final
Nigerian sprinter Kanyinsola Ajayi secured third place in the men’s 100 metres at the Diamond League final in Brussels, Belgium, closing out his debut professional season with a podium finish. The 21-year-old crossed…
Failed Coup: Niger blames France, neighbouring countries, threatens international action
France has denied this allegation, describing it as “pure fiction.” The post Failed Coup: Niger blames France, neighbouring countries, threatens international action appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
How Tinubu’s planned absence from 81st UNGA may hurt Nigeria’s push for global partnerships
For Nigeria, the annual United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) is more than another item on the presidential calendar. It is read more How Tinubu’s planned absence from 81st UNGA may hurt Nigeria’s push for global…
FBI Doesn’t Have Criminal Record Against Tinubu – Reno Omokri
Nigeria’s ambassador-designate to Mexico, Reno Omokri, spoke at length about Nigeria’s politics, President Bola Tinubu and the 2027 election. JONATHAN NDA-ISAIAH was there for LEADERSHIP Weekend. You strongly opposed…
Okonjo-Iweala, US Lawmakers Excited as Trump Signs Two-year Extension of AGOA
Ndubuisi Francis in Abuja Director General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, and some members of the US Congress have expressed excitement as President Donald Trump, Friday
UK Updates List of Employers Licensed to Sponsor Nigerians, Other Foreign Workers
Sunday Ehigiator The United Kingdom Government has updated its official list of employers licensed to sponsor foreign workers, providing jobseekers with a current resource for identifying organisations that may be
MFM takes deliverance crusade to North Carolina, Florida
The Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) USA Mega Region 2 is set to take its evangelical outreach to a new level with major church property dedications and deliverance crusades scheduled for North Carolina…
Female Pilot Adebanwo Flies New Ibom Air Aircraft Into Uyo
Captain Ruth Adeola Adebanwo, Chief Pilot of Ibom Air, has made Nigerian aviation history after flying a brand-new Airbus A220-300 from the aircraft manufacturer’s facility in Mirabel, Canada, to Victor Attah…
Putin holds 3-hour Ukraine talks with US envoys
Russian leader Vladimir Putin held three hours talks in the Kremlin with US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff on Ukraine war The post Putin holds 3-hour Ukraine talks with US envoys appeared first on Vanguard News.
Iran military vows ‘more severe’ reprisals if US attacks continue
Iran's military on Saturday vowed "more severe" retaliatory attacks on US naval vessels if Washington kept up its strikes on Iranian ships, hours after US Central Command said it had destroyed three Iranian tankers. The…
Atiku’s lobbyist deletes post on purported Trump commission appointment
US-based lobbying firm, Von Batten-Montague-York, L.C, has deleted an X post announcing the purported appointment of its managing partner, Karl Von Batten, to a position on a White House presidential commission. The…
Oil-Rich Iraq Hit By Gasoline Shortage, Long Queues As Regional War Disrupts Supplies
Long queues resurfaced at fuel stations across Baghdad on Saturday as gasoline supplies dwindled in Iraq amid disruptions to fuel imports linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. According to a report by AFP,…
Lobbying firm replies Keyamo, alleges Tinubu govt pressure over Trump appointment
A Washington, D.C.-based Republican policy advisory and lobbying firm, Von Batten-Montague-York, L.C., has hit back at Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, alleging that the administration…
US Mission welcomes Yale professor with Nigerian roots to UNILAG
The United States Mission has welcomed Dr. Cajetan Iheka, a professor of English at Yale University, to Nigeria. The post US Mission welcomes Yale professor with Nigerian roots to UNILAG appeared first on Vanguard News.
A PARTNERSHIP AGAINST TERRORISM
The partnership with the United States has strengthened Nigeria’s intelligence networks and capacity to confront terrorists’ threats, argues MOHAMMED HASSAN SHEHU There are moments in the life of a nation
Canada announces stay period for international students with a study permit
Canada has revealed how long eligible international students can remain in the country with a study permit. Find out the permitted stay period here.
MFM Takes Deliverance Crusade to North Carolina, Florida
The Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) USA Mega Region 2 is set to take its evangelical outreach to a new level with major church property dedications and deliverance
Meet Nigerian legal scholar Ibironke Odumosu-Ayanu named dean of Canadian law college
Nigerian legal scholar, Dr. Ibironke Odumosu-Ayanu, has been appointed dean of the University of Saskatchewan College of Law (USask Law) in Canada. The post Meet Nigerian legal scholar Ibironke Odumosu-Ayanu named dean…
Trump Says He Is Naming Projects After Himself Because ‘Nobody Will’ After He Leaves Office
US President Donald Trump has acknowledged that his push to attach his name to major projects and landmarks in Washington, D.C., is partly driven by his belief that no one else will do so after he leaves office. In an…
Nigeria, Russia eye stronger B2B ties as NACCIMA plans pre-Moscow matchmaking
The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture, NACCIMA, says it will begin B2B matchmaking for Nigerian read more Nigeria, Russia eye stronger B2B ties as NACCIMA plans pre-Moscow…
