EU Summit Deadlock Over Russian Assets for Ukraine
EU leaders meet in a crucial summit to unlock €210bn in frozen Russian assets for Ukraine, but face strong opposition from Belgium. Will they find a deal before Ukraine's cash crunch hits?
EU leaders meet in a crucial summit to unlock €210bn in frozen Russian assets for Ukraine, but face strong opposition from Belgium. Will they find a deal before Ukraine's cash crunch hits?
German lawmakers greenlight a historic €50 billion in defence purchases, ramping up military readiness as Russia's threat grows and US commitments waver. Read the full details.
EU leaders meet in Brussels to decide on funding Ukraine's war effort, debating a risky plan to use €200 billion in frozen Russian central bank assets. Will they reach a deal?
Russian overnight attacks with 704 drones & missiles target Ukraine's energy grid & railways, leaving thousands without heat & water. Details on the strikes and ongoing US peace talks.
16-year-old Nicole Harry-Erin's solo art show, 'The Essence of Life,' at Nike Art Gallery Abuja raised about N1.2 million for Hope and Faith Orphanage. Her work inspires optimism and philanthropy.
The EU's plan to use €210bn in frozen Russian assets for Ukraine faces legal risks, while ignoring calls for colonial reparations in Africa. This double standard threatens Europe's financial credibility. Read the full analysis.
Nigerian artist David Olatoye returns to Ibadan for a special homecoming exhibition, 'To Your Doorstep,' at the historic New Culture Studio this December. The show features unseen works and unique fashion collaborations.
Experts warn Serbia faces years of economic fallout, job losses, and budget risks after the shutdown of its only oil refinery due to US sanctions on Russian owners. Read the full analysis.
16-year-old Nicole Harry-Erin's solo art exhibition, 'The Essence of Life', at Nike Art Gallery Abuja raised about N1.2 million for Hope and Faith Orphanage. Read how her art inspires optimism and philanthropy.
The Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy announces the inaugural Nigerian Foods and Culture Festival in Lagos from Dec 16-17, 2025. Join the celebration of heritage.
The European Union has struck a landmark deal to end all imports of Russian gas by 2027. Get the full timeline and details on this major energy shift.
The European Union has agreed to ban all Russian gas imports by 2027, aiming to cut off funds for Moscow's war. Discover the timeline and implications for energy security.
A Russian couple, convicted crypto fraudsters, were lured, tortured, and killed in the UAE after kidnappers failed to access £380 million in digital wallets. Three suspects arrested.
A rare Fabergé Winter Egg, commissioned by Russia's last Tsar, has sold for a record £22.9 million at Christie's in London. Discover the history of this imperial masterpiece.
Bauchi State provides ART to 29,874 HIV patients, scaling up to 863 facilities. Meanwhile, AIDS Healthcare Foundation launches a sensitisation campaign in Keffi, Nasarawa State, to combat the virus. Read more on the dual efforts this World AIDS Day.
A beachside office in the Cook Islands is being used by dozens of tankers to smuggle Russian and Iranian oil, undermining Western sanctions. New Zealand expresses alarm. Read the full investigation.
A rare Rubens painting of Christ's crucifixion, missing for over 400 years, sold for $2.7 million in France. Discover the incredible story of its rediscovery and unique artistic detail.
Taraba State pledges sustained investment and community action to achieve zero new HIV infections by 2030. Dr. Bako Ali Istifanus reveals 2.9% prevalence and over 50,310 on treatment. Join the fight.
Niger's military regime announces international uranium sales from nationalized French mines. Junta asserts sovereignty over natural resources amid growing Russia ties.
A long-lost Peter Paul Rubens painting of Jesus Christ, discovered in a Paris mansion, sold for €2.94 million at auction. Discover the story behind this Flemish masterpiece.
The 2025 Benin Art Fair attracted thousands, showcasing Edo's artistic heritage while embracing contemporary creativity. Discover how this event positions Benin City as Africa's new art hub.
Belgium's Prime Minister Bart De Wever strongly opposes the EU proposal to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine funding, citing legal and financial risks for his country.
Ukraine's Sports Minister says it's too early for Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete under their flags at the Winter Olympics. Read why justice must come first.
The ivTH Experience brings weekly art film screenings to Lagos communities starting next month, creating intimate spaces for filmmakers and audiences to connect.
Mind of the Masters partners with WASCA for The Spirit of Coffee exhibition in Lagos, showcasing African coffee heritage through art from November 29 to December 12, 2025.
Okunade Olamilekan's debut solo show, Bloom & Essence, illuminates the resilience and grace of African womanhood through a unique visual language. Visit the exhibition at the British Council, Lagos.
French police arrest four additional suspects in connection with the $102 million Louvre museum jewel theft. The imperial jewels remain missing after brazen daylight robbery.
ART X Lagos concludes its milestone 10th edition, celebrating a decade of amplifying African and diasporic voices in global culture. Record attendance confirms its status as premier art destination.
Former KGB-trained spy Aliia Roza reveals how female agents use psychological manipulation and seduction to extract Western secrets. Learn the warning signs of espionage.
Explore Demola Ogunajo's groundbreaking solo exhibition Womb 2 Street at Soto Gallery, Ikoyi. 20 artworks fuse Yoruba traditions with Christian faith until December 8, 2025. Don't miss this spiritual journey!