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Governor Adeleke mentions "pharaohs" against him, speaks on Osun 2026 election
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state has expressed the confidence against what he described as pharaohs as he prepares for his second term election in 2026.
Nigerian pastor chained to hospital bed in Benin Republic: "A sad case"
Bianca Ojukwu, a minister, has disclosed the critical condition of Nigerian Pastor Benjamin Egbaji, who is being chained to a hospital bed in the Benin Republic.
Nedu Wazobia in N83m collapsed contract controversy as court takes strong action
Nigerian comedian Nedu Wazobia has secured a major legal victory after months of tension surrounding a collapsed N83 million business partnership.
US wine sellers left in limbo despite EU tariff deal
At a wine shop in Washington's Capitol Hill neighborhood, bottles sourced from Europe are becoming costlier to import -- and soon, pricier for customers to buy, the owner says -- thanks to a resident just down the road in the White House. "Everybody's redoing their price books at this point," said Michael Warner, co-owner of wine boutique DCanter in Washington's Capitol Hill neighborhood.
Under Trump pressure, US Fed chief to walk tightrope in speech
US Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell is expected to walk a fine line while delivering a closely watched speech at a central banking conference on Friday, as he faces down attacks from President Donald Trump alongside mixed economic data. Powell is due to deliver his final Jackson Hole speech as Fed chair at 10:00 am Eastern Time (1400 GMT) on Friday.
Nvidia chief says H20 chip shipments to China not a security concern
Shipping Nvidia's H20 chips to China was "great" for Beijing and Washington and not a security threat, the tech giant's chief said Friday. The California-based company produces some of the world's most advanced semiconductors but cannot ship its most cutting-edge chips to China due to concerns from Washington that Beijing could use them to enhance military capabilities.
Rice prices up 91 pct year-on-year in Japan
Rice prices in Japan soared 90.7 percent in July year-on-year, official data showed Friday, but the rate of increase slowed from previous months offering some relief for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. But other data released Wednesday showed exports to the United States plunging 10.1 percent in July, with cars down 28.4 percent.
Asian markets tick up as investors eye Jackson Hole meeting
Asian markets were mostly up Friday morning ahead of a pivotal speech by the US central bank chief, expected to shed light on possible interest rate cuts in the world's top economy.
Alaafin vs Ooni: How British treaty appointd head of Yoruba nation
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, has disclosed the role of the British in the supremacy battle between him and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi.
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