US Judge Rejects Musk’s $55.8bn Tesla Compensation Offer
On Monday, a US judge denied an attempt to reinstate the pay deal through a shareholder vote, upholding her decision to reject Elon Musk's...
Gov. Mbah Congratulates Okonjo-Iweala On Reappointment
Enugu State Governor Dr Peter Mbah has congratulated Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on her reappointment as the DG of the World Trade Organisation. Mbah, however, said...
Belgium Permits Pensions, Maternity Leave For Sex Workers
A law has been passed in Belgium that gives sex workers the same rights and safeguards as other workers. The legislation, signed into law on...
Trump Warns BRICS, Says Any Attempt To Replace Dollar Will Attract 100% Tariff
President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 100 percent tariff on the BRICS group nations if they undercut the US dollar. “We require a...
Pope Urges Lebanon To Elect New President
Pope Francis has urged Lebanese leaders to elect a new president immediately in order to resume regular government operations in the nation on Sunday. “I...
US Approves $385 Million Arms Sales To Taiwan, Deal Opposed By China
The United States has approved the proposed sale of spare parts for fighter jets and radar systems as well as communications equipment to Taiwan,...
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Reappointed As WTO Director-General Amid Concerns Over Trump’s Return
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has reappointed Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as its Director-General for a second term, extending her leadership until 2029. Okonjo-Iweala, the first...
Internet Users Hit 5.5bn In 2024 — ITU
According to the International Telecommunication Union's (ITU) Facts and Figures 2024 report, there will be 5.5 billion Internet users worldwide in 2024. This represents a...
Australia Bans Under-16 From Social Media Platforms
Australia's parliament passed a world-first law on Thursday that bans children under 16 from using social media, putting tech companies on notice to strengthen...
Ireland Elects President In Closely Contested Election
Following a campaign characterized by vitriol over the housing and cost-of-living crises, Ireland's incumbent coalition parties are running neck and neck with Sinn Fein,...
