US President Joe Biden has issued an executive order to allow the imposition of sanctions on Sudan in an effort to bring an end to the ongoing conflict. Biden called the violence in Sudan a tragedy and a betrayal to … Continue reading President Biden sanctions Sudan over violence
UN officials who recently visited a border town in the Central African Republic have reported that approximately 9,700 people have fled Sudan and entered the country so far. The officials anticipate that more refugees will continue to arrive. A third … Continue reading Almost 10,000 flee Sudan for Central African Republic, prompting concerns over disease outbreaks and malnutrition
Chelsea, under the management of Frank Lampard, secured their first win since his return in a match that demonstrated improvements in the team’s transitional play. The game featured a first-half header by Conor Gallagher from an N’Golo Kante cross, followed … Continue reading Frank Lampard earns first win since return as Chelsea beats Bournemouth 3-1
Ukraine has accused Russia of using phosphorus munitions to attack the besieged city of Bakhmut. The Ukrainian military released drone footage showing the city on fire as white phosphorus rained down on it. While white phosphorus weapons are not prohibited, … Continue reading Russia accused of using phosphorus bombs in besieged city of Bakhmut in Ukraine war
The Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has dismissed allegations that his administration is planning to demote workers and pay them half of their salary every month. The statement, signed by the governor’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, declared that the current … Continue reading Osun state governor dismisses claims of half salary payment and worker demotion
Ruud Gullit, a former Dutch footballer, has suggested that if Manchester City wins the Champions League, Erling Haaland may win the Ballon d’Or award. However, Haaland would face stiff competition from players such as Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe. According … Continue reading Gullit tips player as 2023 Ballon d’Or contender over Messi
Manchester City defeated Leeds 2-1 on Saturday to secure a four-point lead at the top of the Premier League. The victory came just hours after King Charles III was coronated in London’s Westminster Abbey, and City showed their desire to … Continue reading Manchester City’s win over Leeds moves them closer to Premier League title
Lekan Osifeso Jnr, also known as Lojay, is a rising star in the Nigerian music industry. He has been making waves with his unique blend of Afrobeat, R&B, and pop music. However, in a recent interview, the singer opened up … Continue reading Singer Lojay recounts being stabbed and hit with kettle by ex-girlfriend
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has directed security agencies to carry out systematic raids in identified locations where vendors of hard and other illicit drugs operate in Sagamu and its environs as part of efforts to curb cultism and related … Continue reading Governor Abiodun orders security raids on illicit drug hideouts in Sagamu and environs to curb cultism
Simon Bako Lalong, Chairman of the Northern Governors Forum and Governor of Plateau State, has attributed Asiwaju Bola Tinubu’s election as President-elect to the power shift made to the Southern part of Nigeria by the Northern Governors of the All … Continue reading Northern Governors’ power shift to the South led to Tinubu’s emergence as President-elect – Gov Lalong
Founder and Head of Administration of the Brotherhood of the Cross and Star, Olumba-Olumba Obu, has criticised same-sex marriage as going against God’s command. The religious leader made the comment during a session with the Nigeria Union of Journalists in … Continue reading Olumba Olumba criticizes same sex marriage as contrary to God’s command
Six leading members of the anti-monarchy group Republic were arrested in the United Kingdom on Saturday, as they prepared to protest along the route of a procession for the coronation of King Charles III. According to AFP, the activists were … Continue reading UK police detain six anti monarchy protest leaders and seize placards prior to King Charles’ coronation
The State House Management in Aso Rock Villa has commenced the refurbishment and renovation of parts of the Presidential Villa, Abuja in preparation for the inauguration of Bola Tinubu as the President on May 29. This move has been observed … Continue reading Nigerian government refurbishes Aso Rock ahead of inauguration with total N14 billion budget, new furniture and repainted offices
Nasir el-Rufai, the Governor of Kaduna State, has revealed that he would prefer to contribute to Nigeria’s development through useful counsel and play a bigger role in the private sector rather than being appointed as Chief of Staff to Nigeria’s … Continue reading Governor el-Rufai rules out Chief of Staff position in Tinubu’s cabinet, plans to focus on private sector
The Nigeria Police have granted administrative bail to Hudu Yunusa-Ari, the suspended Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of Adamawa State. The police have also seized his passport and restricted his movement to the Federal Capital Territory, with the directive to report … Continue reading Police likely to invite Aishatu Dahiru “Binani” for questioning in connection to Adamawa poll
The Debt Management Office (DMO) has revealed that the Federal Government of Nigeria will begin the repayment of the principal to service the loans from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) through the Ways and Means Advances in four years’ … Continue reading DMO reveals FG’s plan to start repaying N22.7tn loan from CBN in 2026
The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed that it raided some shanties located around the Alaba International Market, Ojo Local Government Area of Lagos State, following credible information. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, made the disclosure through … Continue reading Lagos police claim to have discovered weapons in Alaba shanties
The family of Taiye Atobiloye, a police inspector who died while in custody at the ‘D’ Division of the Kogi State Police Command, has demanded N20 million in compensation from the police. The family’s lawyer, A.G. Ademola-Bank, stated in a … Continue reading Family of Nigerian police inspector demands N20m compensation and apology over death in detention
An investigative report by the Organised Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) has linked former Lagos State Governor and current President-elect, Bola Tinubu, with the purchase of at least 20 properties in the UK, alongside other top Nigerian politicians. ALSO … Continue reading Investigative report exposes Tinubu, Fashola, Sanwo-Olu, and others linked to UK properties
The Director General of Nigeria’s National Emergency Management Agency, Mustapha Ahmed, has stated that around 800 students will be evacuated from Aswan the following day. The Nigerian government has been evacuating its citizens from Sudan due to hostilities between the … Continue reading Nigeria to airlift 800 students from Sudan on Sunday
Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has stated that he doesn’t know which party he will hand over to come May 29. He made the comment while commissioning some road projects in Kano state. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had declared … Continue reading Kano State Governor unsure of party to hand over power to, says “Only God knows”
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has accused Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, of failing to implement adequate parental controls, and has proposed that the company be banned from making money off children’s data. The regulator’s investigation … Continue reading US regulator accuses Meta of putting child users at risk
Banks are warning of a surge in online fraud in 2022, with much of it originating on social media and dating apps. The number of scams on social media, online marketplaces and dating apps has increased to 77%, according to … Continue reading Banks warn of significant increase in online scams
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared that the Covid-19 pandemic no longer constitutes a global health emergency. This announcement, made by WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, comes three years after the organisation declared its highest level of alert … Continue reading WHO declares end to global health emergency for Covid
Two employees of Pizzaman in Kumasi, Ghana, have been sentenced to five years imprisonment for stealing 20 boxes of chicken wings and two gallons of cooking oil from the company’s warehouse. The accused individuals, Seidu Karim and Rashid Abdullah, were … Continue reading Employees sentenced to 5 years with hard labor for stealing chicken wings and cooking oil from company’s warehouse
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