British PM to Urge World Leaders to Move Faster on Transitioning Renewable Energy
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is set to urge world leaders at COP27 to move “further and faster” in transitioning to renewable energy. Mr Sunak is currently in Egypt for the UN climate summit after U-turning on a decision not to go. In his address today Monday, he will say Russia’s invasion of Ukraine “reinforced” […]
British PM to Urge World Leaders to Move Faster on Transitioning Renewable Energy
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is set to urge world leaders at COP27 to move “further and faster” in transitioning to renewable energy. Mr Sunak is currently in Egypt for the UN climate summit after U-turning on a decision not to go. In his address today Monday, he will say Russia’s invasion of Ukraine “reinforced” […]
Pres Buhari Will Leave a Legacy of Free & Fair Elections & Massive Infrastructure – COS
The Chief of Staff to the President, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, says President Muhammadu Buhari will be remembered for leaving a legacy of free and fair elections as well as massive investments in infrastructure across the country. Gambari stated this when members of the Legislative Mentorship Initiative (LMI) visited the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The chief of […]
Bayelsa Queens Advance To Semi-Finals, To Face Hosts AS FAR
Bayelsa Queens on Sunday defeated their Egyptian side Wadi Degla 3-0 in their final Group B game of the ongoing CAF Women’s Champions League in Morocco. The result meant the Yenagoa-based Nigerian team finished as group runners-up with six points from three matches to advance to the semi-finals slated for Wednesday. The Nigerian team will […]
FG Denies Payment of Half Salary to ASUU in October
The Federal Government has denied the accusation that it paid members of the Academic Staff Union of Nigeria (ASUU) half salaries in October. Head of Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment,Mr Olajide Oshundun, said this in a statement in reaction to reports on alleged selective treatment and half salary payment to […]
Passenger Plane Crashes Into Lake Victoria In Tanzania, 19 Confirmed Dead
No fewer than 19 people died when a passenger plane crashed into Lake Victoria in Tanzania on Sunday while trying to land at a nearby airport. The state Tanzania Broadcasting Corporation (TBC) reported that the Flight PW494, operated by Precision Air, hit the water during storms and heavy rain. According to local authorities, rescuers in […]
INEC swears in 19 Resident Electoral Commissioners
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu has sworn in 19 newly appointed Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs). Speaking during the swearing ceremony at the INEC headquarters in Abuja, Prof. Yakubu charged the newly sworn-in RECs to devote their loyalty to Nigeria and not to compromise the integrity of the commission. He […]
Ebola Uganda: WHO Warns Neighbouring Countries to Boost Preparedness
The World Health Organization has warned that Ebola’s arrival in the Ugandan capital is high risk of further spread of the deadly virus, calling on neighbouring countries to boost their preparedness. Since Uganda’s health ministry first declared the outbreak on September 20, the country has registered over 150 confirmed and probable cases, including 64 deaths, […]
CAN to Hold National Prayer for Nigeria, Friday
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has directed its states and local chapters, to hold national prayers for divine intervention in the affairs of Nigeria on Friday. A statement signed on Wednesday by its Chairman, Local Organising Committee, John Praise Daniel, said that the prayers were also to implore God’s help in preventing violence, manipulation, […]
IGP Orders Osun PC to Investigate Assault on Inspector
The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba has directed the Commissioner of Police in Osun State, Olaleye Faleye to investigate the alleged assault on woman Inspector Olorunsogo Bamidele by her Divisional Crime Officer (DCO) in Osun State. The IGP’s directive comes after a viral video showed Bamidele accusing her DCO of assault and blackmail. Bamidele in […]
