Bola Tinubu, the President-elect of Nigeria, has promised to fulfill all the campaign promises he made during his presidential campaign under the tagline “Renewed Hope.” Tinubu made this statement while inaugurating the Magistrates’ Court Complex in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, … Continue reading Bola Tinubu vows to fulfil all campaign promises
Colombia’s Council of State, the country’s top administrative court, has invalidated the election of Senate President Roy Barreras, an influential figure in President Gustavo Petro’s ambitious reform agenda. The Council of State stated that Barreras violated electoral rules by failing … Continue reading Colombian court invalidates election of senate president
Hundreds of Nigerian police constables who were recently recruited into the force have not been paid salaries for the past four months. The recruits passed out of police training institutions on 29 December 2022 and have not been paid since, … Continue reading Newly recruited Nigerian police constables cry out over unpaid salaries, depend on bribes and alms to survive
Austin Jay Jay Okocha, a former captain of the Super Eagles, has advised the Nigerian football team to be consistent and stable in order to maintain their status as Africa’s number one. Okocha gave the advice at the unveiling of … Continue reading Jay Jay Okocha advises Super Eagles to focus on consistency and stability
The White House has denied any involvement in the alleged drone attack on the Kremlin after Russian spokesman Dmitry Peskov accused the United States of guiding Ukraine to carry out the assault. John Kirby, a spokesperson for the White House … Continue reading Kremlin accuses US of guiding Ukraine in alleged drone attack; White House denies involvement
Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, the President-elect, expressed gratitude to the Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, for contributing to his victory in the February 25 presidential election. During the unveiling of the Rumuokwuta/Rumuola Flyover Bridge, Tinubu thanked Wike, a chieftain of … Continue reading Tinubu thanks Governor Wike for contribution to his presidential election victory
Former Nigerian Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, has called on aggrieved parties in the February 25 general elections to accept the decisions of the court as final and respect its sanctity. Speaking at the 15th edition of the PUNUKA … Continue reading Gowon urges litigants to respect judiciary’s verdict on presidential poll
The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, has expressed concern about the unknown consequences that could arise from the introduction of retail central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). In an interview at the Milken Institute’s 2023 Global … Continue reading CBN’s eNaira records N1.4m transactions as IMF sounds caution
A group of people have killed and burned two suspected armed robbers at the Osupa bridge, Moniya, on the new Ibadan/Oyo Expressway in Akinyele Local Government Area of Oyo State. The suspects were unlucky after robbing a trader of his … Continue reading Ibadan mob takes justice into own hands, burns suspected armed robbers
Russia has warned NATO and the US that it could take military action if NATO deploys troops to Finland. Reports in Finnish newspaper, Helsingin Sanomat, suggested that a new defense cooperation agreement between the US and Finland could lead to … Continue reading Russia threatens military action against NATO and US over reports of US troops deployment in Finland
The Ghanaian Forestry Commission has raised concerns about the destruction of forests in the West African country due to illegal mining activities. At a news conference held in Accra on Tuesday, the commission’s head, John Allotey, stated that seven out … Continue reading Ghana’s forests at risk from rampant illegal mining – Forestry agency
Burkina Faso’s Defense Minister, Colonel Kassoum Coulibaly, accused an “international coalition” of targeting his country and claimed that there had been violations of the country’s airspace. He also alleged that the April massacre of civilians was carried out by jihadists … Continue reading Burkina Faso’s defence minister denounces foreign interference and alleged violations of airspace
A federal high court in Abuja has issued a warning to the Department of State Services (DSS) against further delays in a suit brought by Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Binta Nyako, the … Continue reading Judge warns DSS against delay in Nnamdi Kanu’s case proceedings
Air Peace and the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) have successfully evacuated stranded Nigerians from war-torn Sudan after initial hitches at the Egyptian border. The evacuation was carried out after President Muhammadu Buhari’s intervention in resolving the challenges encountered. Speaking on … Continue reading Nigerians recount ordeal in Sudan and Egypt, say they didn’t think they would survive
Nigerian women who are working as domestic workers in Iraq are being exploited, according to the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP). Fatima Waziri-Azi, the Director-General of NAPTIP, issued a statement on Wednesday stating that most … Continue reading NAPTIP raises alarm over Nigerian women facing exploitation and sexual harassment in Iraq
Saudi Arabia has reportedly offered a $400 million annual contract to Argentine football star Lionel Messi to play in the country’s Pro League. Negotiated by Messi’s father, the deal exceeds the $200 million contract signed by Cristiano Ronaldo to play … Continue reading Messi’s $400m move to Saudi Arabia reportedly being negotiated
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) football club has increased security measures at its training ground and outside the homes of Lionel Messi and Neymar following recent protests by fans. The supporters, unhappy with the team’s performance, gathered outside the club’s headquarters and … Continue reading PSG steps up security measures following protests aimed at Messi and Neymar
The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, has accused corrupt officials within the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) of sabotaging efforts to improve the application and issuance of passports in the country. Speaking at the inauguration of the NIS Passport Front Office … Continue reading Corrupt officials are making passport processes difficult, there are enough booklets to serve everyone – Aregbesola
Dr. Felix Archibong, the Chairman of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in Cross River State, has expressed concern over the resurgence of waste in parts of Calabar, the state capital, and the resulting proliferation of rats. Archibong believes that the … Continue reading NMA raises alarm over mounting easte and rats in Calabar, linked to resurgence of Lassa fever
A recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports has shown a decrease in the quality of sperm in men from Nigeria and South Africa. The study, titled “Trends in semen parameters of infertile men in South Africa and Nigeria,” … Continue reading Decline in sperm quality in Nigeria and South Africa raises concerns
The Nigerian Senate has approved the conversion of N23.72tn ($57.7bn) of unappropriated expenditure funded by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) into a 40-year bond. President Muhammadu Buhari had previously written to the National Assembly to approve the amount alongside … Continue reading Nigeria to pay back N23.72 trillion CBN overdrafts to FG over the next 40 years
The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Transmission Company of Nigeria and the Market Operator, has begun a disconnection exercise against debtor electricity distribution companies that may leave millions of electricity consumers in darkness in the coming weeks. The Market … Continue reading Federal government disconnects discos from national grid over unpaid debt
Tori Bowie, a decorated American sprinter and long jumper, has died at the age of 32. According to her agent, Kimberly Holland, Bowie was found dead at her home in Florida and the cause of death is unknown. Bowie was … Continue reading Three time Olympic medalist Tori Bowie dies at 32
US Federal Reserve raises interest rates to highest level in 16 years in a bid to stabilize prices. This marks the Federal Reserve’s 10th hike in 14 months, with the benchmark rate now between 5% and 5.25%, up from near-zero … Continue reading US federal reserve increases interest rates to highest level in 16 years
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has accused Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, of going beyond bounds with his claim of recovering a stolen mandate from the 2023 elections. The APC’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, questioned … Continue reading APC accuses Peter Obi of making political capital out of people’s vulnerabilities
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