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Customs Chiefs Meet at UNIFEMGA 2025 Reunion to Tackle Cross-Border Trade and Security
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The Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Customs Service, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, will be delivering the keynote address at the 2025 iteration of the annual nationwide gathering for alumni of Obafemi Awolowo University’s Muslim Graduate association (UNIFEMGA) scheduled for this coming Saturday. The discussion on cross-border trade and security will be led by Adeniyi during the…
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Gold Bars Drop in Price as Global Interest Rates Decline
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The price of gold bars in Vietnam decreased on Friday morning due to easing international bullion rates. The price of Saigon Jewelry Company’s gold bars decreased by 0.25% to VND120.2 million (US$4,627.34) per tael. The cost of gold rings remained constant at VND116.5 million per tael. It’s worth noting that one tael equates to…
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Toy Gun Toting Thieves Snatch Car from Nigerian Resident
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Agents from the Niger State Police Command have apprehended three individuals suspected of being armed robbers. These suspects attempted to steal cash from a resident of Niger State but were unsuccessful. In retaliation, they stole a Toyota Camry sedan from the same individual. Arewa PUNCH learned that Umar Mukhtar, who is 25 years old…
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Nigerian Man Faces Life Imprisonment Over Sextortion Case Linked to Tragic Teen’s Death
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A 27-year-old individual from Nigeria named Imoleayo Aina, who was handed over to U.S. authorities due to allegations involving a sextortion scam that led to the death of an adolescent, has admitted guilt. According to a statement acquired from the Department of Justice’s website on Thursday by U.S. Attorney David Metcalf, Aina now faces…
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Commerzbank Outpaces UniCredit, Sees Profits Soar in International Edition (English)
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On Friday, German bank Commerzbank announced its highest quarterly profit since 2011, just before an important shareholders’ meeting where they aim to garner backing to counteract moves from Italy’s UniCredit. Since last year, UniCredit has significantly increased its holdings in its German rival, which has sparked speculation about a potential complete acquisition. However, this…
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French-Moroccan Duo Arrested in Marrakech: Hit-and-Run and Public Intoxication Scandal
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On Tuesday, law enforcement officials in Marrakech apprehended two individuals with dual French-Moroccan citizenship, one 28 years old and the other 36, suspected of participating in a hit-and-run incident characterized by public intoxication and defiance against police instructions, as reported by an official from the security sector. The motorist who was detained had triggered…
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Tony Elumelu: Champion of African Development Honored Internationally
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The President of Gabon, General Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, has bestowed upon him the country’s distinguished national honors: the rank of Commander in the National Order of Gabonese Merit. This honor was awarded to Mr. Tony Elumelu, the Group Chairman of UBA Plc and the founder of the Tony Elumelu Foundation. This prestigious accolade…
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Tokyo Stocks Surge as U.S.-U.K. Trade Deal Bolsters Asian Markets
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Tokyo stock prices surged significantly during early trading on Friday as investors responded positively to a new trade pact between the United States and Britain—the first such agreement announced following President Donald Trump’s imposition of substantial tariffs on numerous nations. The Nikkei Stock Average with 225 issues rose by 549.95 points, equivalent to a…
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Uplift Projects Must Meet Deadlines, Says Dharejo: International Edition (English)
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On May 9, Pakistan — Provincial Minister for Industries and Commerce Jam Ikramullah Dharejo stated that all development initiatives under Sindh Small Industries must be finished promptly. During his chairmanship of the event held today, he made this statement. At the gathering, Secretary Industries and Commerce Muhammad Yasin Shar Baloch as well as Managing…
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Pope Leo XIV’s Salary Revealed: Inside the Finances of the Catholic Church’s Leader
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On Thursday, American Robert Francis Prevost was chosen as the 267th pope to take over from the recently deceased Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21. Prevost adopted the papal name Leo XIV and was selected among the 133 cardinals gathered for the conclave to choose a new pontiff just two days later.…