Dog meat production and sales will soon become illegal in South Korea
South Korea’s parliament passed a historic ban on the production and sale of dog meat, as calls for the ban grew amid concerns over animal rights and the dog’s international image. Recent surveys show that more than half of South Koreans want a ban on dog meat and a majority no longer eat it, although […]
Atiku Abubakar Commends Tinubu over Betta Edu’s Suspension, Says Action not enough
Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the PDP in the 2023 election, Atiku Abubakar, has COMMENDED President Bola Tinubu on the “suspension” of Dr. Betta Edu, the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation. Edu, who was quizzed by the EFCC on Tuesday, had allegedly directed the disbursement of N585milion Grant, meant for Vulnerable […]
CBN sacks boards of Union Bank, Keystone Bank, and Polaris Bank over breaches of Institutions Act
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has sacked the boards of Union Bank, Polaris Bank and Keystone Bank. The apex bank in a statement signed by its Acting Director of Corporate Communications, Sidi Hakama, said “this action became necessary due to the non-compliance of these banks and their respective boards with some sections of the […]
Public Statement Regarding The Recent Visit of EFCC to Dangote’s HQ in Lagos
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Dangote Refinery Receives 6th batch of Crude oil barrels… Refinery set to commence production
The fresh one million Agbami barrels of crude via MT ALMI SUN is the sixth to complete the scheduled 6 million barrels consignment to be delivered to the Dangote facility needed to commence operations by the world’s largest single-train refinery. Exactly a month ago, Dangote Refinery received the first one million barrels of Agbami crude […]
Middlesbrough stun Chelsea to take first-leg advantage in Carabao Cup semifinal
Chelsea missed a host of chances as Championship side Middlesbrough earned a slender advantage in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final at a boisterous Riverside Stadium. Hayden Hackney scored the only goal, opening up his body to slide home an Isaiah Jones cross in the first half. Cole Palmer missed three presentable opportunities […]
COAS condemns verbal assault on Lagos State governor, says the culprit has been arrested
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja has condemned a viral verbal assault on Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu by persons claiming to be soldiers, saying the culprit has been arrested. In the viral videos, some persons claiming to be officers of the Nigerian Army had verbally attacked the governor for ordering the arrest […]
Armed Men Broke into a live Tv studio in Ecuador
A group of armed men broke into a live television studio in Ecuador and threatenedstaff. A live broadcast by station TC in the city of Guayaquil was interrupted on Tuesday by the group, who were wearing hoods and carrying guns, forcing Staff to the floor, before the live feed cut out. The hooded men were […]
Ethiopia-Somaliland army chiefs meet amid regional tensions
The army chiefs of landlocked Ethiopia and the self-declared Republic of Somaliland have been discussing military cooperation as concern grows over a deal that could give Ethiopia a naval base on the Gulf of Aden. The two sides signed a deal on January 1, recognized to give Ethiopia commercial and military access to the sea. […]
Closure of Third Mainland Bridge begins with traffic diversion during off-peak hours
Motorists in Lagos may experience some gridlock and extended travel time as the Third Mainland Bridge has been rationally closed to traffic from Tuesday, January 9, 2024. A statement by the federal government signed by Olukorede Kesha, the federal Controller of Works in Lagos, reveals the bridge will be closed for seven weeks to enable […]
