Trump Expresses Optimism on U.S.–China Trade Deal Ahead of Xi Meeting.

United States President Donald Trump has told a room full of CEOs at the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in South Korea that he believes the US is going to have a deal with China, and it will be a good deal for both countries.

The US President is meeting his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, tomorrow for much-anticipated discussions on their countries’ trade war.

Trump has met the South Korean president Lee Jae Myung, who is also under pressure to finalise a trade deal.

Real Estate Firm Quickbooking Signs Comedian Woli Agba as Ambassador.

Quickbooking, a real estate technology company, has signed popular actor and comedian Ayo Ajewole, known as Woli Agba, as its brand ambassador.

The announcement was made during the official launch of the company’s new office in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State.

One Dead, 26 Rescued as Two-Storey Building Collapses in Lagos.

Twenty-six persons have been rescued alive, and many others suffered several injuries, while an adult female body was recovered by the emergency responders who rushed to the venue of a collapsed two-storey building located at Oyingbo axis of Lagos state.

According to the preliminary report issued by the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Damilola Oke-Osanyitolu, the incident, whose cause is yet to be ascertained, occurred late at night on Monday, trapping some residents under the rubble.

So far, twelve victims have been rescued alive, comprising six adult males, two adult females, others include two young boys, and four females.

Presently, ongoing operations are still being carried out by the emergency responders to ensure the prompt rescue of victims trapped under the collapsed building, while the rescued victims were administered first aid treatment and later sent to a nearby health institution.

Reps Probe Abandoned ₦22.5bn Dam Project in Osun State.

The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the circumstances surrounding the abandoned construction of a multi-purpose dam project valued at twenty-two point five billion naira in Kajola Village, Ile-Ife, Osun State, more than two decades after the contract was first awarded.

The decision followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by Honourable Abimbola Ajilesoro.

Following deliberations, the House mandated its Committee on Water Resources to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the project to determine the total amount released to the contractor since 2004, assess the current status, and ensure accountability in the utilization of public funds.

FG Reviews 170 Applications from Foreigners Seeking Nigerian Citizenship.

The Federal Government is currently reviewing one hundred and seventy applications from foreigners seeking to become Nigerian citizens.

The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, disclosed this in Abuja during a review meeting of the Advisory Committee on Nigerian Citizenship, which he chairs.

He noted that the ongoing exercise would be carried out with utmost transparency and integrity, adding that the applications would undergo thorough scrutiny before being forwarded to the President for final approval.

FG Urges States to Take Over Power Generation and Distribution to End Energy Crisis.

The Federal Government has asked states to take over power generation, transmission, and distribution, declaring it was the only solution to the power crisis across the country.

The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, said this in Lagos at the Nigeria Energy Leadership Summit.

Adelabu stated that the Federal Government was aware that power centralisation could never work for Nigeria, which is why President Bola Tinubu’s administration signed the Electricity Act in 2023.

Chiamaka Nnadozie Becomes Only African Nominee for Prestigious Women’s Goalkeeper Award.

Super Falcons Goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie, has been shortlisted for the 2025 International Federation of Football History and Statistics (IFFHS) Women’s World Best Goalkeeper award, joining an elite list of ten nominees announced by the global football body.

Nnadozie, who currently plays for Brighton & Hove Albion in the Women’s Super League, is the only African among the nominees for the prestigious honour, facing a stiff competition from some of the world’s best.

Nnadozie’s nomination comes at the end of an exceptional year for the twenty-four-year-old. Since joining Brighton, she has become one of the standout goalkeepers in the WSL, earning multiple accolades and nominations for her performances.

Trump Speaks to American Forces in Japan, Highlights Strengthened Bilateral Ties.

United States President, Donald Trump, has addressed American troops aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington, stationed in Japan, as part of his Asia tour.

Speaking to a cheering audience, Trump declared that he would not be politically correct, emphasizing that if the United States found itself in a war, it would fight to win.

The U.S. President earlier praised Japan’s Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi’s leadership, as the two leaders hailed what they described as a golden age in the U.S.-Japan alliance. Similarly, Takaichi, in her remarks to the troops, reaffirmed Japan’s commitment to reinforcing its defence capabilities.

South Korea’s Hopes for U.S. Tariff Breakthrough Fade Ahead of Asia-Pacific Summit.

After weeks of frantic negotiations, South Korea’s hopes of a breakthrough on United States tariffs ahead of this week’s Asia-Pacific leaders’ meeting are fading, as U.S. President Donald Trump and China’s Xi Jinping eye a deal that could ease trade tensions.

According to three diplomatic sources, Trump will arrive in South Korea on Wednesday, but will leave the following day, skipping the main sessions of the annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum, and forcing several other leaders to reschedule trips.

A senior fellow at the Asia Society, John Delury, said that Trump’s policies have heightened the importance of bringing world leaders together and brought rare international attention to a typically tiring diplomatic event.

Violence Erupts in Cameroon After Paul Biya Declared Winner of October 12 Election.

Violence and unrest have swept through Cameroon, following the proclamation of President Paul Biya as the winner of the October twelve election, as his government cracks down on dissent to his forty-two-year rule.

According to reports, there is chaos in several parts of the country, including gunfire and arson in the commercial capital, Douala, to which Biya acknowledged, offering condolences to those affected.

However, presidential candidate, Issa Tchiroma, who placed second with thirty-five point two per cent of the vote, rejected the results,  claiming to be the real winner on social media. He also accused the council of being complicit in a breach of trust.