US and Ukraine Sign Long-awaited Natural Resources Deal
The US has signed a deal with Ukraine on the joint exploitation of its energy and mineral resources, after months of tense negotiations. The two countries have agreed to establish a reconstruction investment fund to spur Ukraine’s economic recovery from its war with Russia. Ukraine’s First Deputy Prime Minister, Yulia Svyrydenko, in the US signed […]
Akpabio Vows Worker-Friendly Reforms
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has assured Nigerian workers of labour-friendly legislations as they celebrate May Day. Akpabio in a statement, also commended workers for their productivity, diligence, and resilience despite socio-economic challenges, and promised to prioritize workers’ welfare, security, and conditions of service, guaranteeing their rights and protecting them from victimization. He then vowed to […]
PSG Edge Arsenal 1–0 in Champions League Semi-Final First Leg
Paris Saint-Germain PSG claimed a first leg advantage in their UEFA Champions League semi-final against Arsenal. Thanks to an Ousmane Dembele loan goal, the French side held on to a 1-0 away win against the Gunners at the Emirates Stadium. PSG will head into the second leg at the Parc des Princes on May 7 […]
Papal Conclave to Elect New Pope Begins May 7
The Vatican says about 135 Cardinals from across the world will meet from May 7 in a secret conclave to elect the next pope, following the death and burial of Pope Francis. Vatican spokesman, Matteo Bruni, said cardinals will take part in a solemn mass at St Peter’s Basilica, after which those eligible to vote […]
BRICS Slams U.S. Trade Moves at Rio Meeting
Foreign ministers from the BRICS group of developing nations have met to discuss and present a united front in the face of US President Donald Trump’s aggressive trade policies. The meeting, which began yesterday in Rio de Janeiro, is expected to produce a joint statement criticizing “unilateral measures” on trade from the group formed by […]
INEC Proposes Digital Voter Cards, Key Electoral Reforms
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is proposing to replace Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) with downloadable voters’ card, ahead of the 2027 general elections. Special Adviser to the INEC chairman, Mohammad Kuna, who disclosed this yesterday in his presentation at a retreat with the Joint Committee of the National Assembly on Electoral Matters on the […]
FG to Begin Payment of 5-Month Wage Arrears
The Federal Government has announced plans to commence payment of the outstanding five months’ wage award arrears to workers immediately. Director of Press, Office of the Accountant General of the Federation, Bawa Mokwa, who made this known in a statement, explained that while the Federal Government had earlier disbursed five months’ worth of the wage […]
Jessica Simpson Reflects on Setbacks and Career Challenges
The 44-year-old artist Jessica Simpson, recently shared her story during an interview with Fancy Hagood on the upcoming episode of Trailblazers Radio. She discussed her frustrations with the music industry, particularly after being dropped from her record label following the success of her 2008 country album, Do You Know. “I took a long break,” Jessica […]
WHO Launches New Guidelines to Curb Adolescent Pregnancy
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has released a new guideline aimed at preventing adolescent pregnancy and its significant related health complications. In a statement yesterday, the world health body urged rapid action to end child marriages and extend girls’ schooling, in a bid to tackle the leading cause of death globally among 15 to 19-year-old […]
Tiwa Savage Previews You4Me Ahead of New Album Release
Ahead of the release of her fourth studio album entitled “This One is Personal”, Tiwa Savage, yesterday previewed a song, You4Me, set to feature on the album. This One is Personal follows her third studio album released in 2020 called “Celia” Read Another Story – AGN Clarifies Victims of Owerri Set Tragedy Not Registered Members
