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 […]
Wizkid, Rema, Tems, Asake Nominated for 2025 AMAs
Wizkid, Rema, Asake, and Tems have been nominated for the Favourite Afrobeats Category at the 2025 American Music Awards. They will be competing with South African star, Tyla, for the prize. The 2025 American Music Award show will hold on May 25, after failing to hold in the past two years, and will be hosted by singer […]
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
IMF: Global Growth to Decline to 2.8% in 2025 Amid Trade tensions
The International Monetary Fund, IMF has projected a shrinking global growth and declining world inflation, occasioned by heightened uncertainties and key policy adjustments. IMF’s Chief Economist, Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas who announced this yesterday in Washington DC, USA, while giving the fund’s global economic outlook, also downgraded the 2025 U.S. growth forecast to 1.8%, down from 2.7% […]
NBC Bans Eedris Abdulkareem’s “Tell Your Papa” from Broadcast
National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, has barred the trending song “Tell Your Papa” by veteran rapper, Eedris Abdulkareem, from airing on radio and television stations in the country, citing its “objectionable nature.” In a memo issued by the Coordinating Director of Broadcast Monitoring, Susan Obi, the NBC declared the track a Not To Be Broadcast, under […]
Barcelona Thrash Dortmund 4–0 in UCL Quarter-Final First Leg
Barcelona claimed a 4-0 win against Borussia Dortmund in their Champions League quarter-final first leg last night. Barcelona now heads to Germany next Tuesday with a significant advantage. In the other quarter-final clash, Paris Saint-Germain came from behind to beat Aston Villa 3-1. In Tuesday’s first legs, Arsenal won 3-0 at home to holders Real […]
Trump Escalates China Tariffs to 125% Amid Global Trade Tensions
US President Donald Trump has announced a 90-day pause on higher tariffs for about 60 US trading partners, but the trade war with China has escalated. Trump further increased tariffs on Chinese goods to 125%, citing China’s “lack of respect” after Beijing retaliated with 84% tariffs on US imports. China has slapped retaliatory tariffs of […]
Niger Declares Hausa as New National Language
Niger military government has officially made Hausa the country’s new national language, moving away from its colonial past where French played a central role. Since taking over in a coup in July 2023, which removed the country’s civilian president, Mohamed Bazoum, the junta has been cutting off ties with France. The change was announced in […]
FEC Reinstates Naira-for-Crude Policy
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has formally ordered the full implementation of the previously suspended Naira-for-Crude agreement with local refiners. The Minister of Finance Wale Edun at a meeting with representatives of the Dangote Refinery yesterday said the naira-for-crude initiative is still in effect and will continue for as long as it aligns with the […]