Obi Urges FG To Cease Interference In State Affairs
The Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the February 25 election, Peter Obi, has urged the Federal Government to refrain from interfering in the internal affairs of states, especially when national security is not at risk. In his 2024 New Year message on Sunday, Obi underscored the need to avoid exclusively entrusting Nigerian politics to transactional […]
China’s Economy ‘More Resilient,’ Says President Xi
In a New Year’s speech to the nation on Sunday, Chinese leader Xi Jinping announced that his country’s economy had not only weathered a storm but had also become “more resilient and dynamic” throughout the year. Xi Jinping, in an address aired on the state-run channel CCTV, assured that China would “surely be reunified,” pinpointing […]
Akeredolu Was Weak In Matters Involving His Wife – Ex-aide
Doyin Odebowale, who served as the Senior Special Assistant on Special Duties and Strategy to the late Ondo State Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, conveyed his observation that the former governor was a weakling in matters involving his wife, Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu. In an interview on Saturday with media personality Segun Olawoye, Odebowale, who claimed a friendship of […]
Ugandan Athlete, Benjamin Kiplagat, Found Dead In Kenya
The lifeless body of Ugandan athlete Benjamin Kiplagat was found in Kenya, according to police statements on Sunday, with local media reports indicating a potential homicide. Kiplagat, born in Kenya and aged 34, had proudly represented Uganda on the international stage in the 3,000m steeplechase, participating in numerous Olympic Games and World Championships. Found on […]
Israel Installs New Leader In Foreign Ministry
As part of a planned reshuffle, the Israeli government gave its approval for the appointment of a new foreign minister, replacing Eli Cohen, as outlined in a statement released on Sunday. A ministerial rotation, contingent on parliamentary approval, will see the current energy minister, Israel Katz, switch positions with Cohen. ‘The government has now approved […]
Stay Friendly With Civilians – Arase To Policemen
Solomon Arase, as Chairman of the Police Service Commission, adviced active members of the Nigeria Police Force, urging them to incorporate friendliness into their professional conduct, mindful of their eventual transition to civilian life. The call for officers’ renewed commitment to national service in 2024 comes from the retired Inspector General of Police. Giving accolades […]
Russia Retaliates After Kyiv Attack On Border City
Ukrainian authorities announce a fresh series of Russian air strikes, signaling a resumption of hostilities after two days of intense aerial engagements between the opposing forces. The majority of attacks focused on Kharkiv in the east, with additional reports of explosions emerging from other locations. Justifying its actions, Moscow claimed retaliation against Ukrainian strikes on […]
DR Congo’s Tshisekedi Awaits Re-Election Confirmation
Incumbent president Felix Tshisekedi of DR Congo is anticipated to be declared the winner in the recent elections on Sunday, a result already rejected by opposition leaders as a “sham.” Preliminary results, unveiled thus far, strongly suggest Tshisekedi’s victory in the single-round presidential election, with the National Independent Electoral Commission (Ceni) scheduled to announce provisional […]
Kim Directs North Korean Military To Prepare For Possible War
As the year draws to a close, Kim Jong Un, the leader of North Korea, intensified tensions by reiterating the possibility of a nuclear attack on Seoul, while concurrently ordering an augmentation of the military arsenal to brace for a potential war, noting in Sunday’s state media reports as a looming threat on the peninsula. […]
NiMET Forecasts Mild Dust Haze In Northern Region
A weather forecast by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMET, projects the presence of slight dust haze in the northern region of the country on Sunday. NiMet’s weather outlook, disclosed on Sunday in Abuja, projects the prevalence of slight dust haze across the northern regions of the country, with expected improvements in horizontal visibility. The report […]
Atiku Urges FG To Tackle Economic Hardship In 2024
Atiku Abubakar, the former Vice President, has called on the Federal Government to tackle the economic challenges faced by Nigerians in 2024. Atiku made this appeal in his New Year message to the nation for 2024. Sunday, conveyed his adulation to God and expressed a heart full of gratitude as Nigerians step into the new […]
Pick Owo Deputy To Offset Akeredolu’s Death – Aiyedatiwa Told
The Imade Development Association (IDA) is appealing to Ondo state governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to appoint a deputy from Owo as a compensation gesture for the loss of Rotimi Akeredolu from their community. The group mourned the passing of Akeredolu and issued a warning against initiatives that might exacerbate divisions among the people, particularly along ethnic […]