Walmart has disclosed reason for its planned raise in prices in the United States as soon as this month, citing costs increase as a result of the new tariffs on imports imposed... Read more »
The United Kingdom has expressed concern over the worsening security problems in Nigeria, pointing to unrest spilling over from nearby countries like Sudan and Niger. The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard... Read more »
Former President of Uruguay, José Mujica, has died at the age of 89. He passed away after battling esophageal cancer, although the exact cause of his death has not been officially stated.... Read more »
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed his anticipation that Russia will agree to a ceasefire and confirmed that he will personally meet President Vladimir Putin in Türkiye on May 15. Zelensky shared... Read more »
United States President Donald Trump said he would sign an executive order to lower prices of prescription drugs and pharmaceutical products. “Prescription Drug and Pharmaceutical prices will be reduced, almost immediately, by... Read more »
The United States and China have reached a new trade agreement following two days of intense negotiations in Geneva, according to a White House statement released on Sunday. US Treasury Secretary Scott... Read more »
The UK government will end overseas recruitment of care workers this year as part of a broader effort to reduce net migration, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper announced on Sunday. Cooper said it... Read more »
UK Conservative Party leader, Kemi Badenoch has criticised Prime Minister, Keir Starmer’s Labour government, declaring that the UK is “a home, not a hotel” and calling for tougher immigration laws. In a... Read more »
Authorities in Takhar, northern Afghanistan, arrested 14 individuals on May 8, 2025, after they were found playing musical instruments and singing during a private gathering. The arrest followed the Taliban’s strict rules,... Read more »
A US judge has temporarily blocked several federal agencies from proceeding with the mass layoffs of government workers ordered by President Donald Trump in February. US District Court Judge Susan Illston of... Read more »
The Federal Government is working with Finnish authorities to extradite Simon Ekpa, a known separatist campaigner, over alleged actions that threaten Nigeria’s peace and unity. However, his return to Nigeria is on... Read more »
Pope Leo XIV, the newly elected leader of the Catholic Church, will preside over his first major Mass on Friday at the Sistine Chapel, according to the Vatican. Vatican spokesperson Matteo Bruni... Read more »
The body of a United Kingdom-based Nigerian teenager, Valentine Ikechukwu, who drowned in a lake at Colwick Country Park on April 30, has been recovered. PUNCH Metro learnt, in a statement shared on... Read more »
The 133 cardinals around the world have finally elected a new Pope. White smoke was seen coming from Sistine Chapel in Vatican city where the cardinals are casting their votes. The rising... Read more »
In response to increasing speculation about potential changes to UK visa regulations, the British High Commission in Nigeria has clarified that its efforts remain focused on supporting legal migration while addressing abuses... Read more »
The 8 top contenders to replace the late Pope Francis tonight. Cardinal Wim Eijk, 71, the NetherlandsCardinal Mario Grech, 67, MaltaCardinal Matteo Zuppi, 69, ItalyCardinal Raymond Burke, 76, United States of AmericaCardinal... Read more »
Tensions are rising in Kashmir after India launched strikes at Pakistan-controlled portions of the contested territory. Pakistan claims to have shot down two Indian planes. It follows the k!lling of dozens of... Read more »
The ECOWAS Court of Justice has reiterated its dedication to justice, accountability, and human rights protection across the West African sub-region.Speaking at the day 2 of sensitisation programme in Lagos, the Court’s... Read more »
The United States government announced on Monday that undocumented migrants who decide to leave the country on their own will receive $1,000 and free travel back to their home country. This plan,... Read more »
The dollar rose in Asia on Tuesday, fuelled by hopes for trade deals to avert Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs, while equities were mixed as investors await the Federal Reserve’s latest policy decision.... Read more »