The United States’ decision to cut aid to Africa will have a “variant impact” on the continent’s economies, a Brazilian economist said Monday. The Atlantic Council’s Africa Center held a discussion on the US and Africa’s economic relations, where former Senegalese President Macky Sall also delivered prerecorded remarks. The discussion, moderated by Otaviano Canuto, a…
Police in Uganda are investigating the death of a Nigerian professional footballer who allegedly fell from a shopping mall in the capital, Kampala. Abubakar Lawal, 29, reportedly fell from a third-floor balcony at the Voicemall Shopping Arcade, where he had gone to visit a Tanzanian friend. He was taken to hospital where he was pronounced…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos A renowned philanthropist and international business mogul, Chief Jubril Dotun Sanusi, marked the 20th edition of his impactful initiative, Project An Egg A Day For Every Warrior, by distributing eggs to over 200 sickle cell patients in Ibadan. This initiative underscores his commitment to improving the well-being of individuals battling sickle…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos A yet-to-be-identified middle-aged man was discovered hanging beside a bush along the Ibadan-Oyo expressway in the L. Adisa area of Akinyele Local Government, Ibadan. The body, still suspended from a tree, was found on Monday morning near the back of the World Oil Petro Station. While some residents and passersby speculated…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has officially begun its case against former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, over an alleged N80.2 billion money laundering scheme. The trial, which is being closely watched, marks a significant step in the commission’s efforts to prosecute financial crimes involving public officials. During the…
The National Security Adviser, NSA, to President Bola Tinubu. Mallam Nuhu Ribadu in the early hours of Tuesday responded to media statement against him by the immediate past governor of Kaduna state, Mallam el-Rufai. The NSA in a brief statement titled: I WON’T JOIN ISSUES WITH NASIR EL-RUFAI, and shared with The First Mail newspaper…
A car accident occurred on Monday at Area 10, Abuja, involving a black Toyota and a red peugeot. The collision resulted in damage to the side of the red car. According to an eyewitness, Haruna, the incident happened when the driver of the red Peugeot attempted to make a U-turn. However, the black Toyota, allegedly…
The Federal Government on Monday reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening quality basic education across the nation, emphasising urgent action to reduce the growing number of out-of-school children. Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, speaking at a three-day Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) meeting in Abuja, highlighted the administration’s determination to transform the sector. “I…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos A ghastly accident occurred on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in the Ayetoro area on Monday, resulting in the loss of nine lives and leaving three others severely injured. According to the Public Education Officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ogun Sector Command, Mrs. Florence Okpe, the accident involved a Toyota…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos A new governor of Ondo state, Lucky Aiyedatiwa has officially commenced his first full four-year term, following his inauguration on Monday at the state capital, Akure. The event was attended by top government officials, traditional rulers, party leaders, and supporters. Aiyedatiwa took the oath of office at 12:59 p.m., moments after…
