NANS Debunk Protest Rumours
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has debunked theplanned protest rumours to shut down the country, calling on security agencies toapprehend instigators. Its President of the Senate, NANS Headquarters, Babatunde Akinteye, debunkedthe rumours in a statement saying the leadership of NANS was aware of rumoursand misinformation circulating across various platforms, suggesting that NANSwas planning […]
Switzerland Re-opens Embassy in Iraq after 33 Years
Switzerland has reopened its embassy in Iraq after 33 years. The embassy in Baghdad was closed during the 1991 Gulf War and was neverreopened until now. Announcing this in a statement today, the Swiss Foreign Ministry said the securitysituation has improved to such a degree after years of conflict that it is now safeto again […]
FG Unaffiliates Itself From NNPC Recent Petrol Price Hike
The Federal Government has denied a report that the Ministry ofPetroleum Resources ordered the NNPC Limited to sell petrol at ₦1,000 per litre. In a statement yesterday, the Special Media Adviser to the Minister for PetroleumResources (Oil), Nnemaka Okafor, declared that the report was concocted and ill-conceived to sow discord and confusion in the oil […]
Nigeria to Begin Mpox Vaccinations
Nigeria will begin vaccinations for Mpox from October 8 after regulatoryapprovals are concluded. Spokesperson for the National Primary Health Care Development Agency, RemiAdeleke, said after the vaccines had been subjected to regulatory lab analysis forthree weeks, they would be distributed across five states. Meanwhile, due to limited available doses (9,980) of the Jynneos MPox vaccine,Adeleke […]
Ronaldo, Buffon Honored as New UCL Format Implemented
Cristiano Ronaldo has been conferred with a special award to recognize his remarkable legacy as the all-time leading goal scorer in the Champions League. Also, former Italy goalkeeper, Gianluigi Buffon received the 2024 UEFA President’s Award. The pair were recognized at the UEFA Champions League phase draw that took place in Monaco on Thursday evening. […]
Nigeria’s First Lady Speaks on Role of Civil Registration System
Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has emphasized the vital role of acomprehensive and effective civil registration system in fostering nationaldevelopment and enhancing governance. Speaking at the launch of the 2024 UNICEF/Renewed Hope Initiative CommemorativeBirth Certificate at the State House in Abuja, Mrs. Tinubu argued that a robust civilregistration system is crucial for achieving Sustainable […]
2024 Paralympics Kicks off in Paris
A spectacular opening ceremony marked the start of the Paris 2024 ParalympicGames, as athletes paraded along the iconic Champs-Elysees to Place de laConcorde, in glorious conditions. The first of 11 days of sporting action takes place on Thursday as France hosts asummer Paralympic Games for the first time. About 4,400 athletes from a record 168 […]
Senegal Suspends All Mining Activity at Faleme River
Senegal has suspended all mining activity for nearly three years on its side of thesoutheastern Faleme River, in a decree aimed at protecting the environment andsupporting local communities threatened by an artisanal gold mining boom. According to the published decree, Mining will be suspended on all Senegaleseterritory up to 500 metres from the river’s left […]
Presidency to Ensure Removal From Grey List Ahead of Deadline
The Presidency will take concrete steps to ensure Nigeria’s removal from the Greylist of the global Financial Action Task Force (FATF) before May 2025 deadline. The Chief of Staff to the President, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila who gave the assuranceduring a fact-finding visit to the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) office inAbuja yesterday, pledged the Federal […]
Hezbollah Launch Fresh Attack on Israel
Islamist group Hezbollah has launched hundreds of rockets and drones at Israel early on Sunday, as Israel’s military said it struck Lebanon with around 100 jets to thwart a larger-scale rocket and drone attack by Hezbollah, in one of the biggest clashes in more than 10 months of border warfare. The US says it is […]
