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Afrobeats Icon Burna Boy: True Freedom Exists Only In Nigeria

Afrobeats Icon Burna Boy: True Freedom Exists Only In Nigeria

November 2, 2025 10:26 am

Grammy Award-Winning Burna says he feels more free in Nigeria than in the U.S., sparking global debate after his Twitch debut with streamer PlaqueBoyMax.

Afrobeats megastar Burna Boy has explained why he chooses to live in Nigeria rather than the United States, saying that he finds “true freedom” only in his home country.

The Grammy Award-winning artist made the remarks during his first appearance on Twitch with popular streamer PlaqueBoyMax. During the live session, which quickly drew thousands of viewers, Burna Boy reflected on fame, identity, and the meaning of personal freedom.

“The definition of freedom is in my country,” …

Online Safety: Meta, TikTok To Enforce Australia’s Under-16 Ban

Online Safety: Meta, TikTok To Enforce Australia’s Under-16 Ban

November 2, 2025 8:38 am

Starting December 10, 2025, Meta, TikTok, and Snap will deactivate accounts of users under 16 in Australia, complying with the country’s new safety law.

Major social media companies, including Meta, TikTok, and Snap Inc., have confirmed they will comply with Australia’s new law banning users under 16 from accessing their platforms. The move marks one of the country’s most sweeping efforts yet to regulate how minors use the internet.

Under the Online Safety Amendment Act, which takes effect on December 10, 2025, social media companies will be required to block and deactivate accounts belonging to users below the age threshold.

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FIRS Nigeria Imposes 10% Tax On Interest From Short-Term Assets

FIRS: Imposes 10% Tax On Interest From All Short-Term Assets

November 1, 2025 4:11 am

FIRS orders banks and brokers to deduct 10% withholding tax on interest from treasury bills, bonds, and other short-term investments from 2025.

The Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) has announced a new 10% Withholding Tax (WHT) on interest earned from short-term securities, directing banks, stockbrokers, and financial institutions to begin automatic deductions at payment points.

The move, outlined in a circular released this week, marks a significant policy shift aimed at broadening Nigeria’s tax base and improving domestic revenue mobilization. The new measure covers treasury bills, corporate bonds, promissory notes, and bills of exchange — ending a long-standing exemption policy …

President Tinubu: Approves 15% Import Duty On Petrol, Diesel

President Tinubu: Approves 15% Import Duty On Petrol, Diesel

November 1, 2025 2:57 am

Nigerian President Tinubu, has approved a 15% ad-valorem import duty on petrol and diesel, a move expected to raise pump prices and align import costs.

President Bola Tinubu has approved a 15 percent ad-valorem import duty on petrol and diesel, a decision likely to affect fuel prices across Nigeria.

The directive, confirmed in an official letter dated Tuesday October 21, 2025, was communicated by Damilotun Aderemi, the President’s Private Secretary, to the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). The document, seen by TheCable, outlines Tinubu’s consent to apply the duty on …

Lithuania Plans Indefinite Closure Of Belarus Border Crossings

Lithuania Plans Indefinite Closure Of Belarus Border Crossings

October 31, 2025 2:18 am

After repeated airspace disruptions caused by suspected smuggler balloons, Lithuanian government prepares to shut its Belarus border crossings indefinitely.

Lithuania has announced plans to indefinitely close its border crossings with Belarus following a series of airspace disruptions caused by suspected smuggler balloons drifting across the frontier.

Prime Minister Inga Ruginiene said the decision was being prepared after three consecutive evenings of air traffic suspensions at Vilnius Airport — the nation’s busiest hub — due to unidentified objects believed to be carrying contraband. The incidents, which occurred on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, October 24, 25, 26, 2025, forced temporary airport closures,

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Russia: Vladimir Putin Races To Halt Rapid Population Decline

Russia: Vladimir Putin Races To Halt Rapid Population Decline

October 31, 2025 1:56 am

Facing one of the steepest population reduction in decades, Russian President Vladimir Putin launches new incentives to encourage births across Russia.

Russia is facing a population crisis that threatens its long-term stability, prompting President Vladimir Putin to roll out a series of measures aimed at reversing a rapid demographic decline.

The country’s population has been shrinking for years due to low birth rates, high mortality, and the ongoing impact of war-related migration. Demographers warn that if current trends continue, Russia’s labor force and economic productivity could face severe strain within the next decade.

In response, the Kremlin has unveiled a

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US ICE: Detains British Commentator Sami Hamdi, Revokes Visa

US ICE: Detain British Commentator Sami Hamdi, Revokes Visa

October 30, 2025 4:38 pm

British journalist Sami Hamdi faces deportation after United States officials revoked his visa, sparking claims of retaliation over criticism of Israel.

U.S. immigration authorities have detained British commentator and journalist Sami Hamdi, revoked his visa, and announced plans to deport him rather than allow him to complete his speaking tour across the country, according to civil rights advocates.

Hamdi, a London-based political analyst and editor known for his commentary on Middle East affairs, was taken into custody at San Francisco International Airport on the evening of Saturday October 25, 2025. He had just spoken at a gala hosted by the …

Russian Citizens Lose Faith In Putin As Economy Falters Deeply

Russian Citizens Lose Faith In Putin As Economy Falters Deeply

October 30, 2025 10:03 am

Mounting economic strain and new sanctions deepen Russia’s financial woes as public confidence in Vladimir Putin’s leadership continues to erode.

Vladimir Putin is facing growing public discontent as Russia’s economy shows fresh signs of decline, with new data suggesting that confidence in the country’s financial direction is slipping fast.

According to a recent Gallup poll, only 48 percent of Russians now believe their local economy is improving — a sharp drop from 56 percent last year. Nearly 40 percent say conditions are deteriorating, reflecting deepening unease over inflation, high interest rates, and slowing industrial output.

Economists warn that the …

Netherlands’ D66 Surges As Far-right PVV Faces Sharp Decline

Netherlands’ D66 Surges As Far-right PVV Faces Sharp Decline

October 30, 2025 6:05 am

The centrist social-liberal Democrats 66 (D66) has scored a major breakthrough in the Netherlands’ recent general election, positioning itself to lead the next government, while the far‐right Party for Freedom (PVV) under Geert Wilders lost ground after its 2023 high-water mark. 

With nearly all votes counted, both parties are projected to hold 26 seats apiece in the 150-seat House of Representatives, but D66 narrowly leads by around 2,300 votes, according to compiled totals. D66’s gains reflect a significant rebound from previous elections, while the PVV’s fall is stark in comparison to its earlier showing.

Even with the tie, the practical …

Transcorp Plc: Q3 Profit Rises To 20.5% On Strong Cost Control

Transcorp Plc: Q3 Profit Rises To 20.5% On Strong Cost Control

October 29, 2025 3:21 pm

Nigeria’s Transcorp Plc, posts ₦91.4bn Q3 profit, up 20.5%, driven by cost discipline, 39% revenue growth, and expansion in power and hospitality units.

Transnational Corporation Plc (Transcorp), one of Africa’s leading listed conglomerates, has on Monday October 27, 2025,  reported a 20.5 percent increase in profit after tax to ₦91.4 billion for the third quarter of 2025, compared with ₦75.9 billion in the same period last year.

The group said the strong performance was underpinned by cost discipline, strategic pricing, and operational efficiency across its diverse business portfolio, which includes power generation, hospitality, and energy.

Revenue rose 39 percent …

Nigerian Government To Train 10,000 Youths For Oil, Gas Jobs

Nigerian Government To Train 10,000 Youths For Oil, Gas Jobs

October 29, 2025 2:43 pm

NCDMB launches a nationwide program to equip 10,000 young Nigerians with vital technical skills for emerging opportunities in the oil and gas industry.

Nigerian government has on Monday October 27, 2025, launched a major nationwide training initiative aimed at preparing 10,000 young citizens for careers in the oil and gas sector, as the country seeks to strengthen local participation in its most lucrative industry.

The Human Capital Development initiative, unveiled by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), is designed to equip participants with technical and professional skills needed to fill critical roles traditionally occupied by expatriates.

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Jamaica: Hurricane Melissa Unleashes catastrophic devastation

Jamaica: Hurricane Melissa Unleashes Catastrophic Devastation

October 29, 2025 10:50 am

Category 5 Hurricane Melissa devastates Jamaica in historic landfall, leaving widespread destruction and sparking global aid mobilization amid rising fears.

Hurricane Melissa, one of the most powerful Atlantic storms ever recorded, made a catastrophic landfall in Jamaica on Tuesday October 28, 2025, unleashing destructive winds and torrential rainfall that have left much of the island in chaos.

The Category 5 storm, packing sustained winds of over 160 miles per hour (257 km/h), struck Jamaica’s southern coast early in the morning before sweeping inland, toppling power lines, flattening homes, and triggering massive flooding in several parishes. Emergency officials say communications have …

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