Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has announced a major commitment to expand the kingdom’s investment in the United States to nearly $1 trillion, marking one of the largest foreign investment pledges in recent history. The Crown Prince made the declaration on Tuesday during a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval…
President Donald Trump welcomed Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the White House on Tuesday in one of the most extravagant receptions granted to any foreign leader this year. The crown prince’s arrival featured a full military display — including a band, a ceremonial horseback procession, and a dramatic flyover by U.S. fighter…
Pascal Donohoe, President of the Eurogroup and Ireland’s Minister for Public Expenditure, has officially resigned to assume a top leadership position at the World Bank. His spokesperson confirmed the development to AFP on Tuesday, noting that Donohoe informed Ireland’s cabinet of his decision before the announcement was made public. Donohoe, 51, will now take up…
Nigeria’s external reserves have surged to $46.7 billion — the highest level recorded since 2018 — sparking renewed optimism for economic stability and improved credit conditions. The milestone was revealed by the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, who was represented by the Deputy Governor in charge of the Economic Policy…
Panic has swept through the Zuru Emirate in Kebbi State following a deadly attack on Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School (GGCSS), Maga, in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area. Armed bandits stormed the school late at night, killing the Vice Principal and abducting an unspecified number of students. The slain Vice Principal, Malam Hassan Yakubu Makuku,…
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has sparked controversy after accusing a member of the DR Congo team of using voodoo during the tense penalty shootout that ended Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. According to Chelle, the incident occurred moments before the decisive kicks, and he could not hide his anger…
U.S. President Donald Trump has signaled strong support for a new round of congressional sanctions targeting Russia, warning that any nation maintaining economic ties with Moscow will face severe consequences. Speaking to reporters at Palm Beach Airport on Sunday evening, Trump confirmed that Republican lawmakers are already drafting the legal framework for additional sanctions. “That’s…
Nigerian comedian and actor Ayodeji Richard Makun, popularly known as AY, has expressed strong disappointment following the Super Eagles’ failure to progress in the 2026 World Cup play-offs. Nigeria lost to DR Congo on penalties in Sunday’s decisive match, ending their hopes of qualifying for the tournament in Canada, the United States, and Mexico. Reacting…
