Nigerien military leader General Abdourahamane Tchiani has raised fresh allegations against the Federal Government of Nigeria. But the Nigerian government has countered the claims, saying they were nothing but tissues of lies. The recent development has further strained the delicate relationship between Nigeria and its closest neighbour, Niger, and by extension, the Economic Community of…
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has pardoned the widely known “death-for-fowl” convict, Segun Olowookere, alongside his co-convict, Sunday Morakinyo. Olowookere, who was 17 years old at the time of his arrest in November 2010, was convicted and sentenced to death by an Osun State High Court on December 17, 2014, for conspiracy to commit armed…
Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, the former Minister of Women Affairs, has provided insights into how funds contributed by notable Nigerians were managed for a street children rehabilitation initiative during her time in office. During an interview with Channels TV on December 25, Uju disclosed that her initiative, which was designed to help children aged 5 to 12…
Borno South Senator, Ali Ndume, has shared a chilling video of Nigerians lining up outside President Bola Tinubu’s Lagos residence for palliative handouts on Christmas Eve. The video, posted on Ndume’s X account on Christmas day, starkly captures long queues, symbolising the deepening poverty affecting the nation. “Queues for presidential handouts at Bourdillon on Christmas…
The Police in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have begun an investigation into the unfortunate stampede at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Maitama, which resulted in the deaths of ten people during a food distribution event last weekend. This incident has ignited extensive public discussion, eliciting responses from various religious organizations and officials. In reaction…
Ghana’s President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has announced that all African nationals will soon enjoy visa-free entry to the country, fulfilling a promise made earlier this year. The policy, set to take effect before Akufo-Addo’s term ends on January 6, 2025, aims to improve continental mobility and economic integration. Speaking at the Africa Prosperity Dialogues…
Hussaini Ibrahim Kafi in Kano Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has reaffirmed his commitment to tackling malnutrition and enhancing maternal and child health by releasing ₦500 million as counterpart funding to UNICEF for nutrition initiatives in the state. In a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, governor Yusuf made…
The University of Abuja has addressed issues raised in recent media reports and allegations concerning the ongoing selection process for appointing a substantive Vice-Chancellor. Since the departure of Professor Abdul-Rasheed Na’Allah on July 1, the University has been embroiled in a succession crisis. The Acting Director of Information and University Relations at the University of…
Nations on Wednesday offered condolences for the victims of an Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash near the Kazakh city of Aktau. Expressing sorrow over the incident, a Foreign Ministry statement said that Türkiye is ready to provide all support to its “Azerbaijani and Kazakh brothers.” An Azerbaijan Airlines flight with 67 people on board, traveling from…
Leaders of Zambia, South Sudan, Namibia, Mozambique, and Malawi deliver messages of hope for New Year African leaders on Wednesday urged peace and unity as believers across nations of the continent marked Christmas Day. “May the season of love, unity, reconciliation and peace set the tone for the year ahead,” Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema said…
