Rivers Crisis: Court Voids Fubara’s 2024 Budget
The political crisis rocking the Rivers state House of Assembly has taken a new twist after the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja ruled to stopped the state governor, Siminalayi Fubara from interfering with the legislative functions of the House. The Court held that the purported sitting of the Rivers state House of Assembly other […]
Tinubu Issues Fresh Directive On Student Loan Implementation
The management of the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), has been ordered by President Bola Tinubu to expand its focus area by extending interest-free loans to Nigerian students interested in skill development programmes. According to Ajuri Ngelale, presidential spokesperson, Tinubu issued this directive at the State House on Monday after a briefing from Mr. Akintunde […]
2024 Budget Lopsided Against North, Northern Senators Fume
The fifty-eight lawmakers under the umbrella of the Northern Senators Forum have spoken out, alleging that projections and provisions of the just passed N28.7tn 2024 budget are unfair to the North. They also alleged that some federal agencies were being relocated to Lagos. The northern Senators, however, said they were committed to addressing the concerns […]
Economy: Tinubu Is A Listening President – CAN
The President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Daniel Okoh, has declared that the President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu is sensitive to the challenges facing Nigeria because he is a leader who listens. Okoh pointed out that Tinubu is a listening president who will continue to look out for those who mean well for […]
How Families Of Hostages Stormed Israeli Parliament Meeting
Families of Israelis kidnapped by Hamas in Gaza have disrupted a parliamentary committee meeting in Jerusalem, calling on MPs to take further action to release their loved ones. Africa Today News, New York reports that the action by a group of around 20 relatives on Monday illustrated the growing anger over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s […]
Dangote Still Africa’s Richest As Forbes Releases 2024 List
Alhaji Aliko Dangote who is the President of the Dangote Group, has retained his position as the richest person in Africa with a net worth of $13.9 billion in the 2024 Forbes list of 20 of Africa’s Richest billionaires released on Tuesday morning. Africa Today News, New York reports that according to Forbes, the fortunes […]
Japa: Canada Announces 2-Year Cap On Student Visas
The Federal government of Canada on Monday announced a two-year cap on student visas as a result of the housing crunch in the North American country which had recently become a choice destination for many. Mr. Marc Miller who is the Minister for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship in Canada, made this announcement on Monday at a […]
War In Ukraine Fight ‘Between Good And Evil’ – Polish PM
The Prime Minister of Poland, Donald Tusk has declared that the war between Ukraine and Russia was a fight “between good and evil” in a visit to Kyiv to show support, almost two years into Russia’s invasion. Tusk, who returned as Polish premier in December, vowed that Warsaw will “do everything” to help its neighbour […]
I Won’t Stop My Fight Against Corruption In Nigeria — Tinubu
The President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu has reiterated that his administration will not give up in its efforts aimed at addressing corruption and other vices because it is a sacred duty to ensure that the country is set right for the prosperity of all Nigerians. He made the declaration when he received a delegation of […]
AFCON: Super Eagles Beat G’Bissau To Qualify For Knockouts
Despite putting up an unconvincing performance on Monday, the Nigerian Super Eagles held on to beat Guinea Bissau 1-0 to qualify for AFCON knockout stage. The Eagles ended Group A second with Equatorial Guinea topping the group. Opa Sangante of Guinea Bissau scored an own goal to give the Eagles the lead in the 36th […]
Teams Display Of Racism: Infantino Proposes Points Deduction
In response to the “totally abhorrent” incidents at Udinese and Sheffield Wednesday, FIFA President Gianni Infantino is pushing for the implementation of an automatic forfeit of games for teams whose fans are involved in racist abuse. AC Milan’s players made a powerful statement by leaving the pitch at the Stadio Friuli after France international goalkeeper […]
Yunnan Landslide: Two Dead, Dozens Still Missing In China
The southwestern province of Yunnan in China is grappling with the aftermath of a landslide that has resulted in a death toll of at least two people, leaving dozens unaccounted for. At precisely 05:51 local time on Monday, Zhaotong city experienced a harrowing landslide that trapped 47 people in its destructive path. Faced with sub-zero […]