India opens its first chip assembly facility
India inaugurated its first semiconductor assembly and test facility on Saturday, a milestone in the government’s push to reduce dependence on foreign chipmakers and stake a claim in a sector dominated by China. Prime Minister Narendra Modi opened US…
Iyabo Obasanjo Unveils Ogun Governorship Ambition, Hails Tinubu’s Economic Reforms
The first child of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Prof. Iyabo Obasanjo-Bello, yesterday formally declared to contest for governorship of Ogun State, hailing the economic reforms under President Bola Tinubu. She said Tinubu’s economic reforms had helped a lot to stabilise…
Nigerian pilgrims safe in Israel, says CAN chairman
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Kaduna State chapter, has assured Nigerians that pilgrims from the state currently in Israel are safe despite rising tensions in the Middle East amid reports of possible military action involving Israel, the United States…
Moroccan Court Rejects $3.5 Billion UAE Offer to Acquire Samir Refinery
The Commercial Court of Casablanca has rejected a $3.5 billion (MAD 36.3 billion) offer from a United Arab Emirates–based investor to acquire the assets of the country’s only oil refinery, halting what had been described as the most significant attempt…
BREAKING: Popular Gospel Musician, Taiwo ‘Adegbodu Twins’ Is Dead
It was gathered that popular gospel musician, Taiwo Adegbodu of the Adegbodu Twins duo is dead. At the time of filing this report, the cause of his death is unknown but colleagues have been pouring out condolences to the family…
Saudi foreign minister discusses regional developments in calls with Egypt, Oman, Turkey and Pakistan
Saudi foreign minister discusses regional developments in calls with Egypt, Oman, Turkey and Pakistan Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a series of phone calls on Thursday from his counterparts in Egypt, Oman, Turkey and Pakistan…
FAAN alerts passengers as Middle East flights face delays, cancellations
Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, has disclosed that flights scheduled to Middle East destinations from Nigerian airports, including Emirates and Qatar Airways, have been cancelled or delayed. This travel advisory by FAAN followed ongoing airspace closures in parts of…
Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is dead, Trump says
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is dead, saying he was killed during joint United States and Israeli military strikes on Iran on Saturday. Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform that Khamenei,…