Qatar announces Gaza truce extended by two days
Qatar says Israel and Hamas have agreed to a two-day extension to the current truce which has seen hostages freed and Palestinian prisoners released. US national security spokesman John Kirby says Hamas has committed to releasing another 20 women and children over the next two days. Families have been informed by the Israeli government that […]
The FEC approves 2024 appropriation bill of N27.5tn
The Federal Executive Council has approved the 2024 appropriation bill of N27.5tn,to be presented by President Bola Tinubu. This is an increase from the N26.01tn earlier considered by the council. The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Bagudu, after the close of this week’s Council meeting disclosed that further details of the budget will […]
Aviation Minister Summons Heads Of Agencies Over Air Safety Concerns
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has summoned heads of regulatory agencies in the ministry to address recent safety concerns in the aviation sector. Reacting to questions regarding the recent incident of a plane-diversion to Asaba, Delta state, the Minister reiterated that a full assessment of the incident has commenced and all […]
Prsident Bola Tinubu appoints NNPCL board members, management team
President Bola has appointed Pius Akinyelure as the Non-Executive Board Chairman of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and also retained Mele Kyari as the organization’s Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO). A statement released by spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, said the duo is part of the new board and management of the NNPCL, in compliance […]
The NGX All-Share Index and Market Capitalization appreciated by 0.17% to close last week of trading at 71,230.48 and N39.173 trillion respectively
A total turnover of 2.425 billion shares worth N22.665 billion in 33,230 deals was traded last week by investors on the floor of the Exchange, in contrast to a total of 2.025 billion shares valued at N27.693 billion that exchanged hands last week in 32,763 deals. The Financial Services Industry (measured by volume) led the […]
Popular Ghanaian singer and rapper, Mohammed Ismail Sherif, popularly known as Black Sherif, has decided to go back to school to acquire more knowledge
The 21-year-old ‘Kwaku the Traveller’ crooner wrote on his X (formerly Twitter) handle that education is the reason he wants to get music out of the way after releasing his sophomore album, as he wants to go back to school to learn clothing. Black Sherif gained popularity in 2021 with his song ‘First Sermon,’ which […]
South Africa announced on Saturday that it was withdrawing its bid to host the Women’s World Cup in 2027
Head of the South African Football Association, Lydia Monyepao, said the association felt it was better to present a better prepared bid for 2031, rather than show a presentation made in haste. The deadline for submitting precise plans from candidates to host the competition was set by FIFA for December 8. Following this withdrawal, three […]
Rivers Hoopers clinch BAL Ticket after Nigeria Basketball League Win
The Rivers Hoopers were crowned champions of the 2023 Nigeria Premier Basketball League after they defeated Nigeria Customs 77-57. The win also ensured Hoopers ended the League with an unbeaten record of 13 games. Consequently, Rivers Hoopers picked the ticket as Nigeria’s sole representative at the 2024 edition of the Basketball Africa League.
Sierra Leone declares nationwide curfew after gunmen attack military barracks
Liberia Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio declared a nationwide curfew Sunday after gunmen attacked the military’s main and largest barracks in the West African nation’s capital, raising fears of a breakdown of order amid a surge of coups in the region. The unidentified gunmen attacked the military armory within the Wilberforce barracks in the […]
The IG of Police plans to double man power
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, says his administration has planned to double the manpower strength of the Police Force in the country. Egbetokun acknowledged the shortage of manpower in the police force, saying that one police man is currently doing the job of two policemen. The Police IG however said the plan to […]
