President Tinubu calls for global tax system review
President Bola Tinubu, says developing counties need equitable access to capital, as this would provide the much-needed resources for development. The president who was represented by the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Bagudu, spoke at the 19 th summit of heads of State and Government of the Non-Aligned Movement in Kampala Uganda, where […]
Lagos State bans usage and production of styrofoam and single-use plastics
The Lagos State Government has banned the use and distribution of single-use plastics, such as Styrofoam, in the state. Commissioner of Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, who made this known in a statement yesterday, said the decision was in response to the environmental threat posed by single-use plastics, particularly non-biodegradable styrofoams, adding that the […]
Florida Governor quits Presidential race, backs Trump
Florida Governor, Ron DeSantis has dropped out of the 2024 US presidential race, and endorsed Donald Trump. The surprise announcement came ahead of this week’s New Hampshire Republican primary, where Mr DeSantis was polling in the single digits. DeSantics said he did not have a clear path to victory, despite being considered a strong contender […]
Nigeria earn crucial win over host Cote D’Ivoire in AFCON 2023
The Super Eagles of Nigeria have boosted their chances in this year’s African Cup of Nations following a 1-0 win over host nation Ivory Coast. Defender William Troost-Ekong gave the Nigerian team the win from the penalty spot after striker Victor Osimhen was struck by an Ivorian defender in the penalty box. Nigeria is now […]
Sociedad name Sadiq Umar in match Squad, days after leaving Eagles AFCON Camp over Injury
Real Sociedad have named Umar Sadiq in their game day squad days after he left the Nigerian camp ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote d’Ivoire. Sadiq was among Nigeria’s 25-man team for the competition but left owing to a knee injury he got in a pre-tournament match against Guinea. However, Nigerian […]
North Korea abandons unification goal with South Korea
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has said unification with the South is no longer possible, and that the constitution should be changed to designate it the “principal enemy”. Mr Kim also said three organisations dealing with reunification would be dismantled. South Korea’s president Yoon Suk Yeol, said it would respond “multiple times stronger” to […]
Heavy explosion rocks Ibadan, the ancient city of Oyo state around 8:00pm
There was panic in Ibadan, Oyo State, as loud explosion rocked the ancient city around 8:00pm, with buildings collapsing due to terrific vibration. The Oyo State Government also confirmed what it described as “an uncommon explosion” which residents speculate that houses and cars far from the scene were impacted by the blast wave. The number […]
U.S Court Orders Repatriation of $8.9 Million Stolen In 2014 to Nigeria
A New Jersey court in the United States has ruled that assets worth around $8.9 million stolen by government officials in Nigeria around 2014, can be returned to Nigeria. Following the service of a forfeiture notice in November, the Court concluded that funds deposited in a Jersey bank account were likely “misappropriated by officials” in […]
NSEMA receives report of boat mishap
The Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) says it has received report of boat mishap which occurred in Borgu Local Government area of the state. The Director-General of the agency, Abdullahi Baba-Arah, who disclosed this in a statement in Minna on Monday, stated that the incident happened on Monday afternoon, adding that the boat took […]
Zambia to receive first batch of cholera vaccines
Zambia is set to receive 1.6 million doses of cholera vaccines on Monday as the country suffers one of its worst outbreaks. More than 350 deaths and 9,000 infections have been recorded since the outbreak started October last year. The vaccines have been secured by Zambia’s government in collaboration with the World Health Organization and […]
