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WHO Fires Back At Trump’s Remarks On Paracetamol, Vaccines
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has responded to remarks made on Monday by President Donald Trump in Washington, suggesting that paracetamol use in pregnancy may cause autism. Spokesperson Tarik Jasarevic stated that while some observational studies have raised questions, many others have found no such link, and the evidence overall remains inconsistent. If there were a strong connection, he said, it...
Lagos Seeks China’s Cooperation On Green Energy, Smart City Projects
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called for a deeper cooperation between China and Lagos in areas of green energy, smart city solutions, capacity building, and cultural exchanges that would further promote sustainable development for both parties. Sanwo-Olu. speaking through his Deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat,at the 76th Chinese National Day Reception, held in Victoria Island, noted that the partnerships will...
FIRS Applauds Tinubu’s Reforms On Record Revenue Growth
Chairman of FIRS, Dr Zacch Adedeji has credited Nigeria’s record revenue growth to bold fiscal reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu’s administration, The Track News Nigeria has reported. Adedeji revealed that federal revenue reached N3.64 trillion in September 2025, a 411 per cent increase from N711 billion recorded in May 2023. Speaking with State House correspondents in Abuja, he outlined milestones...
Malawi President Chakwera Concedes Election Defeat
Malawi’s President Lazarus Chakwera conceded defeat Wednesday in last week’s election, saying in an address to the nation that it was clear his rival Peter Mutharika had an “insurmountable lead”. The former pastor took power in 2020 elections when he defeated the then-president Mutharika, a constitutional law expert from the Democratic Progressive Party. “A few minutes ago, I called Professor Mutharika...
Nigeria, China Reaffirm Commitment To Mutual Growth, Development
As China marked its 76th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and 56 years of its diplomatic relations with Nigeria, both countries have reaffirmed their commitment to deepen their ties, leveraging shared history, cultural exchanges and economic complementarities to build a brighter future for both countries. This commitment was made by Ms. Yan Yuqing, Consul...
PENGASSAN, NUPENG Oppose Govt’s Plan To Sell Joint Venture Assets
Two of Nigeria’s influential oil sector unions have strongly opposed the Federal Government’s reported plans to divert significant stakes in joint venture assets managed by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited. The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria and the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers on Tuesday warned that such moves could destabilise the...
APC Inaugurates Campaign Council Ahead Of Anambra Poll
Ahead of the November 8, 2025, governorship election in Anambra State, the national leadership of the All Progressives Congress has vowed to take over power from the ruling All Progressives Grand Alliance, saying that Anambra is too dear to the party. The National Chairman of the APC, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, stated this during the inauguration of the APC Anambra 2025...
FIRS Defends FG’s Borrowing Framework As Legitimate
The Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS, yesterday defended the federal government’s borrowing plan, insisting that debt remained a legitimate component of every national budget. It also announced that Personal Income Tax, PIT, and Company Income Tax, CIT, reforms would take effect from January. FIRS equally said federal revenue collection surged to N3.64 trillion in September 2025, a 411 per cent jump...
Naira Appreciates To N1,518/$ In Parallel Market
The Naira yesterday appreciated N1,518 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,520 per dollar on Monday. However, Naira depreciated to N1,493.2 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM). Data published by the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the exchange rate for the naira rose to N1,493.2 per dollar from N1,491.4 per dollar on Monday, indicating N1.8...
Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger Announce Withdrawal From ICC
The West African states of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have announced their withdrawal from the International Criminal Court, ICC, stating that they no longer recognise its jurisdiction. The three military-led countries accused the court of arbitrarily prosecuting war crimes and serving as an “instrument of neo-colonialist repression.” They emphasised their commitment to upholding human rights protection in line with their...
