FG Sets up Special Unit as Implementation of LGAs Financial Autonomy Begins

The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) is scheduled to hold its first meeting of the year on Wednesday this week, during which operational details for direct fund allocations to Local Government Areas (LGAs) are expected to be a key agenda item. Necessary structures and processes are believed to have been put in place to ensure […]
Saudi Arabia Prepares for Another Hajj of ‘Extreme Heat’

The deaths of 1,300 pilgrims during last year’s hajj in Saudi Arabia highlight the urgent need for better heat mitigation and crowd management, analysts say. With Mecca’s temperatures reaching 51.8°C (125°F) during the pilgrimage, most fatalities were linked to heat, especially among pilgrims without official permits who lacked access to amenities like air-conditioned tents. Diplomats […]
Ex-IGP Mike Okiro Bows Out of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Presidential Race

Former Inspector General of Police Mike Okiro has withdrawn from the race to occupy the position of President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo. Okiro made the announcement at a briefing in Enugu last night, citing the order of an Enugu State High Court barring him from contesting in the election for his withdrawal. Noting that though […]
West Ham Signs Graham Potter as Everton Sacks Manager Sean Dyche

West Ham United have announced the appointment of Graham Potter as new head coach of the London club, on a two-and-a-half-year contract. The English manager will be supported by the newly appointed trio of Bruno, the assistant coach, with Billy Reid and Narcís Pèlach as first-team coaches. According to the club’s statement, 49-year-old Potter, who […]
Chad Begins Investigation into Foiled Attempt to Storm Presidential Compound

Chad’s capital N’Djamena remains calm, hours after armed men attacked the presidential palace, sparking a battle that killed 19 people. Government spokesman Abderaman Koulamallah said a 24-member commando, who seemed intoxicated and disorganised, were only armed with knives and machetes, and attacked the guards of the presidential palace before being swiftly stopped. Koulamallah, who is […]
FG Sets April Deadline for East-West Road Completion

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has set an April 2025 deadline for the completion of the ongoing dualisation of the East-West Road, Section II-II, from Ahoada to Kaiama in Rivers and Bayelsa States. Umahi in a statement yesterday in Abuja, following his inspection of the road project, also confirmed that the construction of multiple […]
President Tinubu Calls for Increase in Currency Swap Between China and Nigeria

President Bola Tinubu has urged the Government of the People’s Republic of China to increase the $2 billion currency swap between Nigeria and China, to enhance trade between the two countries, speed up the infrastructural development in Nigeria and deepen the strategic bilateral relations. Receiving the Minister of Foreign Affairs of China, Wang Yi, at […]
South African Star Winnie Khumalo Dies at 51

South African actress and singer Winnie Khumalo has died at the age 51 after a short illness, her family has announced. The Afropop singer was known for her long musical career which began in the 1980s, and also appeared in popular South African TV series. She is best known for her hit song Live My […]
West Ham Sack Julen Lopetegui After Just Six Months in Charge

West Ham has parted ways with its manager Julen Lopetegui, after just 22 games in charge, with former Chelsea boss Graham Potter expected to replace him The Hammers who face Aston Villa in the FA Cup third round on Friday, are 14th in the Premier League table, seven points above the relegation zone, after just […]
France Rejects Claims of Collusion with Nigeria to Destabilize Niger

France has described as “groundless” the allegation by Niger that Nigeria had offered space in its territory to France in order to destabilise the former French colony. Political Counsellor to the Embassy of France in Nigeria, Bertrand de Seissan, who expressed this thought in an interview said the matter was never been discussed, nor even […]