Trump Places Nigeria on Religious Watchlist Over Christian Killings

The United States government, under President Donald Trump, has placed Nigeria on a religious watchlist over alleged killings of Christians. According to reports from Washington, the move could trigger foreign aid cuts and economic sanctions if the Nigerian government fails to curb the violence. FG Rejects Trump’s Remark The Federal Government of Nigeria has rejected…

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Peter Obi Calls for Urgent Agricultural Reforms to Ensure Food Security

Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has urged the federal government to reform Nigeria’s agricultural sector. He emphasized that such reforms are crucial to achieving food security and driving economic growth. Obi made this call during the Sahel Food Systems Changemakers Conference 2025 held in Abuja. Nigeria’s Untapped Agricultural…

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Trump Meets with Japan’s Newly Elected Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Tokyo

Trump Meets with Japan’s Newly Elected Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Tokyo

On October 28, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump met with Japan’s newly elected Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, in Tokyo. This event marked a key moment in U.S.-Japan relations. Takaichi is Japan’s first female prime minister and a conservative aligned with former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. During the meeting, both leaders focused on strengthening trade and…

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FG to Require DisCos Meet Minimum Capital Adequacy for Licence Renewal

FG to Require DisCos Meet Minimum Capital Adequacy for Licence Renewal

The Federal Government has unveiled a new regulation requiring electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) to meet a minimum capital adequacy standard before renewing their licences. Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, announced the policy during the Nigeria Energy Forum in Lagos. He explained that the move aims to fix persistent undercapitalization and mounting debt issues that…

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Trump Threatens Canada with 10% Import Tax Over Anti-Tariff Ad Dispute

Trump Threatens Canada with 10% Import Tax Over Anti-Tariff Ad Dispute

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened Canada with a 10% import tax on all goods after it delayed pulling down an anti-tariff advertisement. His warning followed a heated exchange between Washington and Ottawa over trade and public messaging. Background on the Dispute Canada launched a government-funded ad campaign that criticized Trump’s tariffs on steel and…

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