The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday appeared inclined to allow Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook to remain in office, raising doubts about President Donald Trump’s effort to remove her from the central bank’s board. During oral arguments, several justices expressed skepticism over Trump’s attempt to dismiss Cook based on allegations of mortgage fraud, which she…
Italian fashion legend Valentino Garavani, celebrated for his timeless elegance and iconic red gowns, has died at the age of 93. His foundation confirmed that the designer passed away peacefully at his residence in Rome, surrounded by family. Born in 1932 in Voghera, northern Italy, Valentino trained in haute couture in Paris before founding his…
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has declared Monday a paid public holiday nationwide to celebrate Senegal’s triumph at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The declaration followed Senegal’s dramatic 1–0 victory over host nation Morocco after extra time in the AFCON final, played on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium…
At least 13 schoolchildren were killed on Monday after a minibus transporting pupils to school collided with a truck south of Johannesburg, South African police have confirmed. The crash occurred near the industrial city of Vanderbijlpark, about 60 kilometres south of the country’s economic hub. Police said the driver of the minibus appeared to have…
A devastating collision between two trains in southern Spain has claimed the lives of at least 21 people and left dozens more injured, with authorities warning that the death toll could rise. The accident occurred when a Madrid-bound train derailed and veered onto the opposite track, crashing into an oncoming service near the town of…
Senegal claimed their second Africa Cup of Nations title after stunning host nation Morocco 1–0 in extra time in a dramatic and chaotic final on Sunday at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat. The decisive moment came in the fourth minute of extra time, when Pape Gueye struck a sublime winner to silence the home…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in Davos, Switzerland, to lead the Nigerian delegation to the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF). The Vice President arrived in Davos from Conakry, Guinea, where he represented President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the presidential inauguration of President Mamadi Doumbouya on Saturday. He was received on…
Former Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, has called on federal and state governments to prioritise tourism development and strengthen public-private partnerships as a strategy for economic growth and diversification. Mohammed made the call during an interactive session at “Experience Olumo: Celebrating Heritage, Inspiring Tourism,” held at the Olumo Rock Tourist Complex in…
US President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose a 10 per cent tariff on goods exported to the United States from the United Kingdom, Denmark, and other European countries, citing his push for the acquisition of Greenland. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said the proposed tariffs would take effect from…
Nigeria has been removed from the European Union’s list of high-risk financial jurisdictions, a development expected to significantly improve trade, payment processes and investment flows between the country and Europe, according to a report by Business Insider. The European Commission confirmed on Wednesday that Nigeria, along with South Africa, Burkina Faso, Mali, Mozambique and Tanzania,…
