Trump Urges Microsoft To Sack Ex-Biden Administration Official
US President Donald Trump called on Microsoft on Friday to fire its head of global affairs, Lisa Monaco, a former senior official in Democratic administrations. “It is my opinion that…
US Black Militant Wanted By FBI Dies In Cuba
Cuba on Friday announced the death of Assata Shakur, a US citizen and Black militant who escaped prison and lived as a fugitive for decades after being convicted of killing…
Death Toll From Thailand Monsoon Floods Hits Seven
The death toll from floods triggered by heavy monsoon rains in Thailand rose to seven, authorities said Saturday, as relief efforts continued. More than 260,000 people across several provinces along…
Palestinian State Would Be ‘National Suicide’ For Israel — Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed Friday in an angry UN address to block a Palestinian state, accusing European leaders of pushing his country into “national suicide” and rewarding Hamas.…
PenCom Increases Capital Requirement For PFAs To ₦20bn
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has raised the minimum threshold for Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) and Pension Fund Custodians (PFCs), from ₦2 billion to ₦20 billion. In a circular titled…
King Charles III To Visit Vatican In October
King Charles III, head of the Church of England, and Queen Camilla will make a state visit to meet Pope Leo XIV for the first time at the Vatican next…
US To Revoke Colombian President’s Visa Over ‘Incendiary Actions’
The US State Department said Friday it would revoke the visa of Colombia’s leftist President Gustavo Petro for his “incendiary actions” during a pro-Palestinian street protest in New York. “Earlier…
ICAN Investigates Alleged Exam Malpractice, Taraba Commissioner Denies Impersonation Claims
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria says it has commenced an investigation regarding a video currently circulating on social media alleging impersonation during one of its examinations. ICAN, in…
Civil Defence Calls For Synergy To Safeguard Critical National Assets
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ogun State Command, has reaffirmed its commitment to the protection of critical national assets and infrastructure across the state and country, stressing…
Two Die As 100 Migrants Attempt To Enter UK On Make-Shift Boat
Two migrants died overnight while trying to cross the Channel to Britain, French authorities said Saturday, adding that some 60 others had been rescued. The incident occurred south of the…