BREAKING: Asian markets fluctuate after Wall St record; eyes on China

Equities swung in Asian trade Thursday following another record day on Wall Street fuelled by inflation data that reinforced expectations for a US interest rate cut next week, while traders also remained hopeful for more measures to stimulate China’s economy. Seoul’s Kospi ticked higher for a third straight day, eating further into the losses sustained … Read more

[BREAKING] Health insurers: the 800-pound gorilla in profit-driven US system

Last week’s slaying of UnitedHealthcare executive Brian Thompson has brought renewed attention to the widespread dissatisfaction with the American health care system, even as prominent leaders have condemned the killing. Reports that the casings of the bullets fired by suspected shooter Luigi Mangione had the words “depose, deny, delay” inscribed on them prompted horror stories … Read more

BREAKING: U.S. Embassy Invites Applications from Nigerian Organizations for Education Grant

The U.S. Mission in Nigeria is calling on qualified organizations to apply for a grant opportunity designed to empower talented, low-income Nigerian students to pursue their academic aspirations in the United States. This announcement, made by the Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Mission, underscores the United States’ commitment to fostering educational exchange and building … Read more

BREAKING: Police Issue Security Warning In Rivers

As the Christmas season draws near, the Rivers State command of the Nigeria Police Force has issued a serious advisory against night time travel on the Elele-Omerelu and Isiokpo-Elele Roads within the Ikwerre Local Government Area, citing an increase in kidnappings and other criminal activities in that area. The State Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Mustapha, … Read more

BREAKING: US-China officials to hold economic talks before Trump return

Economic officials in outgoing President Joe Biden’s administration are set to meet their Chinese counterparts this week for talks, in a final effort to strengthen ties before Donald Trump’s White House return. The talks come as Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen stressed in an interview Wednesday the need for “ongoing communications at all levels” to avoid … Read more

BREAKING: Kano Emirate Tussle: Sanusi Vows Transfer of District Head As Police Allegedly Barricade Palace

The Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, has assured residents of Bichi local government area in Kano state that the Emirate Council will ensure the peaceful conveyance of their district head, Munir Sanusi Bayero, to assume his duties in Bichi. Sanusi gave this assurance on Wednesday, December 11, during a solidarity visit by traditional and … Read more