National Assembly passes N28.7trn 2024 Appropriation Bill, approves borrowing plan
The Nigerian Senate has passed the nation’s budget for the 2024 fiscal year atN28.7 Trillion, with an increase of about N1.2 trillion. The lawmakers also approved an increase in the exchange rate to $ 800/$1 as against the N750/ $1 rate proposed by the executive. Crude oil price was pegged at $77.96 per barrel, crude […]
Arsenal miss chance to go top of EPL as West Ham win at Emirates
West Ham stunned Arsenal 2-nil last night to record a third successive Premier League victory, denting the Gunners’ title challenge in the process. The result leaves Mikel Arteta’s Gunners second in the table, two points behind league leaders Liverpool, while West Ham end the year with 33 points – their highest total at the halfway […]
Another US State removes Donald Trump from ballot
Maine’s top election official, Secretary of State, Shenna Bellows, has ruled that Donald Trump cannot run for president next year in the state, citing a constitutional insurrection clause. Mrs Bellows said Mr Trump was not eligible because of his actions leading up to the US Capitol riot in 2021. Maine now joins Colorado as the […]
Federal Government to Close Section Of Third Mainland Bridge in January
The Federal Government has announced a planned closure of the Iyana Oworonshoki-Adeniji Adele section of the Third Mainland Bridge from 11.00 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024. The Federal Controller of Works, Lagos State, Mrs Olukorede Kesha, who made the announcement on Thursday in a statement, said the closure would be done on the Lagos […]
Federal Government approves humanitarian support for victims of Plateau killings
The Federal Government has approved the activation of immediate humanitarian response and support to the victims of the Christmas Eve Plateau massacre. Minister for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu who disclosed this in a statement, described the ugly incident as senseless, and inhumane. While she condoles with the government and people of […]
Former Kwara United Coach warns Super Eagles that every team will be difficult to beat at AFCON
Former Kwara United coach, Samson Unuanel has warned the Super Eagles that every team will be difficult to beat at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Recall that Nigeria has been grouped alongside host, Ivory Coast, Guinea-Bissau and Equatorial Guinea in Group A. The three-time AFCON champions is expected to commence their campaign against Equatorial […]
Seventy-nine people filed their candidacy for the February 2024 presidential election in Senegal before the deadline of Tuesday evening
The number of applications submitted to the Constitutional Council has not been made public, but Le Soleil explains that the body that receives the deposit cheques of 45,000 euros required to run for the presidency, received 79 applications. The applications include those of the main favourites for the 25 February 2024 election: Amadou Ba, a […]
IGP orders investigation into the Dec. 24 attack in Plateau
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered a thorough investigation into the Dec. 24 attack on some communities in Plateau, which he described as not only barbaric but also reprehensible and inhumane. He also ordered the immediate deployment of additional personnel and material resources to assist the local police authority and other security […]
Aiyedatiwa Sworn-in as Ondo Governor after Rotimi Akeredolu passes on, makes appointments, and declare3-day mourning
Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has officially been sworn in as the GOVERNOR of Ondo State, following Oluwarotimi Akeredolu’s passing yesterday. The swearing-in was held at the Cocoa Conference Hall in the governor’s office in Akure, the state capital and was administered by the chief judge, Justice Olusegun Odusola at 5:18 pm.Insert…………..Aiyedatiwa The State’s Commissioner for Information and […]
UN chief says the world should prepare for next pandemic
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged the world to prepare for the next pandemic and act on lessons learned from COVID-19. Guterres said this in a message on Wednesday to mark the International Day of Epidemic Preparedness, celebrated annually on December 27, which provides an opportunity for renewed commitment to the vital work of epidemic […]
