North Korea abandons unification goal with South Korea
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has said unification with the South is no longer possible, and that the constitution should be changed to designate it the “principal enemy”. Mr Kim also said three organisations dealing with reunification would be dismantled. South Korea’s president Yoon Suk Yeol, said it would respond “multiple times stronger” to […]
Heavy explosion rocks Ibadan, the ancient city of Oyo state around 8:00pm
There was panic in Ibadan, Oyo State, as loud explosion rocked the ancient city around 8:00pm, with buildings collapsing due to terrific vibration. The Oyo State Government also confirmed what it described as “an uncommon explosion” which residents speculate that houses and cars far from the scene were impacted by the blast wave. The number […]
House of Rep to begin investigative hearing into mismanaged Covid-19 funds from 2020 to 2022
The House of Representatives will today Wednesday, January 17, begin an investigative hearing on alleged mismanagement of COVID-19 intervention funds from 2020 to 2022. This series of hearings organised by the House Public Accounts Committee runs last till Friday, January 26 at the National Assembly Complex, Abuja. The Public Account Committee Chairman, Bamidele Salami, had […]
U.S Court Orders Repatriation of $8.9 Million Stolen In 2014 to Nigeria
A New Jersey court in the United States has ruled that assets worth around $8.9 million stolen by government officials in Nigeria around 2014, can be returned to Nigeria. Following the service of a forfeiture notice in November, the Court concluded that funds deposited in a Jersey bank account were likely “misappropriated by officials” in […]
Lionel Messi wins best male player, Pep Guardiola named best male coach in FIFA Best Awards
Argentina forward Lionel Messi has won men’s player of the year at the Fifa Best Awards, with Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola claiming the men’s coach prize in London. Inter Miami’s Messi finished ahead of City striker Erling Haaland and Paris St-Germain attacker Kylian Mbappe. The Fifa Best Awards generally cover a calendar year and […]
NSEMA receives report of boat mishap
The Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) says it has received report of boat mishap which occurred in Borgu Local Government area of the state. The Director-General of the agency, Abdullahi Baba-Arah, who disclosed this in a statement in Minna on Monday, stated that the incident happened on Monday afternoon, adding that the boat took […]
Zambia to receive first batch of cholera vaccines
Zambia is set to receive 1.6 million doses of cholera vaccines on Monday as the country suffers one of its worst outbreaks. More than 350 deaths and 9,000 infections have been recorded since the outbreak started October last year. The vaccines have been secured by Zambia’s government in collaboration with the World Health Organization and […]
Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma Sworn In For Second Term
The Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma has been sworn in for a 2 nd term. Uzodimma took the Oath of Office yesterday in Owerri, having been announced winner of the state governorship election held in November 2023, by the IndependentNational Electoral Commission. Uzodimma of the All Progressives Congress won the election with 540,308 votes […]
President Bola Tinubu, others lay wreaths in Abuja to Honour fallen heroes
President Bola Tinubu, alongside Senate President Godswill Akpabio and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, among others, laid wreaths at the 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day yesterday, in honour of the Nigerian military personnel who died in the line of duty. For the first time since assuming office, the President presided over […]
Nigerian Street Pop Icon Terry G Announces Retirement From Music
Nigerian Street pop legend Terry G has declared his retirement from the music industry, marking theend of an era for fans who have long embraced his unique sound and energetic performances. Terry G, whose real name is Gabriel Oche Amanyi, rose to fame with his vibrant style of music thatblended Dancehall with Gyration which he […]
