Pop Francis approves Priests to bless same-sex Couples
Pope Francis has allowed priests to bless same-sex couples, a significant advance for LGBT people in the Roman Catholic Church. The leader of the Roman Catholic Church said priests should be permitted to bless same-sex and “irregular” couples, under certain circumstances. Introducing the text in an approved document issued on Monday, Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández, […]
President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi wins third term in Egypt
Egypt’s President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi has another presidential election, with 89.6% of the vote. The electoral commission has announced the former army chief defeated three low- profile candidates, with the runner-up securing only 4.5%. It secures 69-year-old Sisi his third and, according to the Egyptian constitution, final term in office, starting in April and set […]
INEC Proposes February 2024 for Re-Run and bye-Elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has revealed that it will conduct re-run and bye-elections in the first week of February, 2024 in 34 constituencies, made up of one Senatorial district, 11 federal constituencies and 22 state Assembly constituencies as mandated by various court orders. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmoud Yakubu, who made the disclosure at […]
JAMB Increases 2024 UTME Registration Fees
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has increased the registration fees for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) for 2024. In an official statement shared by JAMB, the updated registration fees are outlined as follows: Seven Thousand, Seven Hundred Naira Only,(N7,700 )for UTME registration inclusive of a mock examination, and Six Thousand Two Hundred […]
Federal High Court in Abuja has restrained the INEC from conducting fresh election to fill the seats of 26 Rivers House of Assembly
Federal High Court in Abuja, has restrained the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from conducting fresh election to fill the seats of the 26 Rivers House of Assembly members who defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to All Progressives Congress (APC). Justice Donatus Okorowo, who gave the ruling in an ex-parte motion moved by […]
Manchester United hold Liverpool to goalless draw, as Arsenal head back to top
Manchester United ended Liverpool’s perfect record at Anfield on Sunday, holding the Premier League title chasers to a 0-0 draw. The stalemate ensured Arsenal moved back top of the table, after 2-nil win over Brighton, Manchester City drew 2-2 with Crystal Palace, before jetting off to Saudi Arabia to play in the Club World Cup. […]
Former South Africa president Jacob Zuma sets up new party to rival ruling ANC
Former South African president Jacob Zuma says he will not vote for the African National Congress (ANC) and is creating a new political party. Mr Zuma, who was the country’s president between 2009 and 2018, said it “would be a betrayal” to campaign for the ANC of current President Cyril Ramaphosa. His new party is […]
Lagos State Governor announces N750m for Trader Money Initiative
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has kicked off trader money initiative for market men and women in the state to support their businesses. Governor Sanwo-Olu, who made this announcement during the inauguration of the food Agro-hub located in Mushin Idi-Oro area of Lagos, said 15,000 traders will be given 50,000 naira each to support […]
Nigeria Labour Congress dismisses notice of nation wide strike
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has dismissed a notice of nationwide strike allegedly scheduled for Monday. There was statement purportedly signed by General Secretary of NLC and Secretary General of TUC, Emmanuel Ugboaja and Nuhu Toro respectively, that a nationwide strike would commence on Monday. However, the NLC’S Head of Information and Public Affairs, Mr […]
Lagos State government to present 2024 budget on Wednesday
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State will on Wednesday, present the 2024 budgetbefore the Lagos State House of Assembly. The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Gbenga Omotoso, said in a statement that the Appropriation Bill would highlight the details of planned capital projects. Omotoso said the Appropriation Bill would also highlight the details of […]
