John Mahama Sworn in as Ghana’s New President
John Mahama has taken the oath of office as Ghana’s new president in a ceremony attended by world leaders. The 66-year old Mahama, in his inaugural address, promised a transformative era of governance centered on inclusivity, accountability, and transparency. Acknowledging the country’s challenges, president Mahama vowed to tackle them decisively, unveiling four critical priorities: economic […]
NFF Appoints Éric Chelle as Head Coach of the Super Eagles
The Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation has endorsed the recommendation of its Technical and Development Sub-Committee for the appointment of Mr. Éric Sékou Chelle as Head Coach of Nigeria’s senior men national football team, Super Eagles. Chelle, who won five caps for the Aiglons of Mali and coached clubs such as GS Consolat, […]
WAEC Extends Deadline for 2025 Private Candidates WASSCE
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced an extension to the registration period for the 2025 WASSCE for Private Candidates, First Series. The initial registration deadline, set for Monday, January 6, 2025, has now been extended to Monday, January 20, 2025, allowing candidates to generate their Personal Identification Numbers (PINs) by that date, and […]
President Tinubu Directs Revival of Nigeria Air Project
President Tinubu has mandated the newly appointed Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Dr Ibrahim Abubakar Kana, to revive the Nigeria Air Project, as well as sanitize Nigerian airports. Kana who himself disclosed this during a meeting with heads of agencies of the aviation ministry and members of staff in […]
Justin Trudeau Announces Resignation as Canada’s Prime Minister
Justin Trudeau has announced his resignation as leader of Canada’s governing party, after nearly a decade as Prime Minister. Speaking at a news conference in Ottawa, Trudeau says he will stay on however as Prime Minister until a new Liberal Party leader is chosen. Trudeau, who had been under growing pressure from within his party […]
Labour Party Confident of Winning 2027 Presidency Without Coalition
The Labour Party has declared its capability to win the 2027 presidential election without forming a coalition, emphasising its strong grassroots support and appeal to Nigerians. The party reiterated that its performance in the 2023 elections demonstrated its potential to independently challenge and unseat the ruling All Progressives Congress. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Obiora […]
National Assembly Targets January 31 for 2025 Budget Passage
The National Assembly has set Jan. 31 as the tentative date for passage of the N49.7 trillion 2025 Appropriation Bill presented to its joint session by President Bola Tinubu on Dec. 18, 2024. Chairman of Senate Committee on Appropriations, Sen. Solomon Adeola, who stated this yesterday at a meeting with the chairmen of standing committees […]
Nigeria Reinforces COVID-19 Protocols Amid China’s Virus Surge
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) declared yesterday that Nigeria is not at risk yet of the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) infection, which has left thousands of people, especially children, hospitalised in China. Reports indicate that the new respiratory virus outbreak, coming five years after the emergence of a novel coronavirus – COVID-19 – in […]
Debbie Harry Reflects on Aging and Life at Nearly 80
As Debbie Harry approaches her 80th birthday on July 1, the Blondie frontwoman opened up about her views on growing older in an interview with The Times. Reflecting on the passage of time, she shared her thoughts on aging and how it feels to have outlived many of her peers. “I don’t constantly dwell on […]
Biden Awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to Messi, Clinton, Denzel Washington, and Others
US President Joe Biden has awarded the nation’s highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, to 19 people across politics, culture and the arts, including former Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, designer Ralph Lauren, U2 frontman Bono and philanthropist George Soros. According to a White House statement, the medal is presented to people “who […]
