Rwanda flights to start in 10-12 weeks
Rishi Sunak’s flagship Rwanda bill is finally set to become law after months of wrangling ended in a parliamentary showdown shortly before midnight. It designates Rwanda a safe country and is a key part of the government’s plans to send some asylum seekers there. The bill has been fiercely criticised by opposition parties but the […]
President Tinubu calls for Regional Counter-Terrorism Centre
President Bola Tinubu has called for the establishment of a regional counter-terrorism centre that will serve as a hub for intelligence sharing, operational coordination, and capacity building throughout Africa. Speaking at the African High-level Meeting on Counter-Terrorism yesterday in Abuja, the President said there is need to strengthen existing counter-terrorism structures, such as the Regional […]
Nigeria not yet ready for state police
The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun believes Nigeria is not “mature” for state policing despite the myriad of security challenges facing it. Speaking yesterday during a national dialogue on state police held in Abuja, the Police IG, represented by Assistant Inspector-General, Ben Okolo, said it is the submission of the leadership of the […]
NLC to propose sanctions for defaulting governors of new minimum wage
The Nigeria Labour Congress has given strong indication that it would press for the inclusion of a clause, which would prescribe sanctions for governors and local government administrators who failed to implement the new minimum wage. Its National Treasurer, Hakeem Ambali, who disclosed said the refusal of state governors to pay the current minimum wage […]
Kenkey lovers upset as medical doctor claims their favourite meal can cause cancer
Claims by a Ghanaian medical doctor, Dr Hanson Asare, that eating too much kenkey could lead to cancer have sparked a debate, with other medical professionals and the meal’s lovers challenging his assertion. While addressing a gathering at an event, he stated that the popular Ghanaian delicacy has high levels of aflatoxins, which are carcinogenic. […]
Manchester United to play Manchester City in FA Cup final
Manchester United had to battle their way on penalties against Coventry City to make the FA Cup final after squandering a 3-goal lead. Erik ten Hag’s men won the shootout at Wembley 4-2, with Rasmus Hojlund scoring the decisive spot kick after the teams were level at 3-3 after extra time. The red devils will […]
US House passes billion dollars in aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
Video hosting service TikTok says a potential ban on its app in the US would “trample the free speech” of 170 million Americans. The US House of Representatives voted at the weekend to ban TikTok if the app’s owner does not cut its ties with China. The legislation was part of a US foreign policy […]
Senate committee confirms rehabilitation of Port Harcourt refinery 90% completed
The Senate ad-hoc committee set up to investigate the turnaround maintenance of Nigeria’s refineries has said that the upgrade and full rehabilitation of the Port Harcourt refinery is at 90 percent completion and expected to commence operation before the end of the year. Committee Chairman, Senator Ifeanyi Ubah (representing Anambra South senatorial district) disclosed this […]
Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti’s Biopic Arrives in Cinemas on May 17
The biographical film “Funmilayo Ransome Kuti” by Bolanle Austen-Peters is set to be released into cinemas on May 17th. The film follows the life story of the late Funmilayo Ransome Kuti, a renowned Nigerian educator, political campaigner, women’s rights activist and the mother of Afrobeat legend, Fela Kuti. It explores her days at Abeokuta Grammar School, her marriage to […]
Sports Minister assures Super Eagles will have a coach within Two Weeks
The Minister of Sports, Senator John Enoh, has assured Nigerian football fans that the senior men’s national team, the Super Eagles, would have a new coach in the next one or two weeks. The Super Eagles have been without a substantive coach after the contract of Jose Peseiro expired at the end of the Africa […]
