Trump urges Israel restraint after Iran retaliates for Lebanon strikes
Trump calls for calm between Israel and Iran after latest military exchange over Lebanon.
Trump walks out of TV interview after moderator challenges election claims
Trump walked out of a TV interview after clashing with the moderator over election claims.
US shoots down Iranian drones over Strait of Hormuz
US forces shot down Iranian drones threatening shipping in the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating regional tensions.
Russian drones kill two as world leaders pressure Moscow
Russian drone strikes killed two people in Ukraine as world leaders meet to discuss pressure on Moscow.
Coordinated school abductions hit Southwest and Northeast simultaneously
Armed terrorists coordinated simultaneous school abductions in Oyo and the Northeast on May 15.
US removes 21 groups from terrorist organisations list
The United States has removed 21 organisations from its terrorism list after reviewing their threat level.
Africa can raise $469bn yearly without raising taxes, AfDB says
Africa can generate $469bn annually through better tax administration and digital systems without raising rates.
Trump admits cursing Netanyahu over Lebanon war strategy
Trump confirms swearing at Netanyahu during phone call over Lebanon military operations.
US and Iran trade strikes as Lebanon ceasefire talks collapse
US and Iran exchange military strikes as ceasefire talks over Lebanon collapse.
US dismantles Iranian network that defrauded American tech firms
The US shut down an Iranian operation that defrauded American tech companies of millions in military equipment.
US threatens fresh war with Iran over nuclear deal stalemate
US tells Iran it can wage war again if nuclear deal talks collapse over weapons demands.
Importers lose N100,000 daily to demurrage as NSW approval delays cripple ports
Importers pay N100,000 daily in demurrage charges as National Single Window delays trap cargo at ports.
CBN chief warns against interventionist policy, backs orthodox approach
CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso reaffirms commitment to orthodox monetary policy and warns against interventionist programmes.
Nigeria, Sub-Saharan Africa lag in governance, regulation—IMF
IMF says Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa lag in governance and market openness compared to other developing regions.
FBI, Secret Service swarm White House after shots fired near complex
FBI and Secret Service respond to gunshots near White House while President Trump inside.
Trump announces Iran deal framework, says pact needs finalisation
Trump says US-Iran agreement largely negotiated but awaits finalisation.
Trump orders Green Card seekers to apply from home countries
Trump administration orders Green Card seekers to apply from their home countries instead.
Aston Villa wins Europa League, Emery claims fifth European title
Aston Villa won the Europa League, with manager Unai Emery claiming his fifth European title.
Nigeria’s political culture weaponises unverified claims to damage reputations
Nigeria's political system increasingly uses unverified accusations to damage reputations before elections and appointments.
Nigeria’s manufacturing and agriculture sectors grow despite Middle East war impact
Nigeria's private sector expanded for the third month running in April as manufacturing and agriculture grew.