BBC Documentary: Multichoice Removes Emmanuel TV From DStv
Multichoice DStv has informed its viewers that it has decided to stop the broadcast of the religious TV network, Emmanuel TV amid recent controversies involving the late televangelist who founded the network. Africa Today News, New York reports that Emmanuel TV was set up by the late founder of the Synagogue Church of All Nations, […]
Rivers: Wike’s Loyalist Quits As Fubara’s Chief Of Staff
The lingering political crisis in Rivers State has taken a new turn after Chidi Amadi, the Chief of Staff to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, tendered his resignation yesterday. Mr. Joseph Johnson who is the Commissioner for Information and Communications, confirmed Amadi’s resignation in a statement. Johnson said Fubara would announce a replacement for Amadi, a loyalist […]
Global Unemployment Rate To Rise In 2024, ILO Predicts
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has submitted there would be an increase in unemployment figures in the current year even as it predicted a surge in the labour market. In its 2024 forecast, ILO pointed out that, labour markets have shown surprising resilience despite deteriorating economic conditions, but recovery from the pandemic remains uneven as […]
Germany Reinstates Arms Trade With Saudi Arabia
Germany has lifted the embargo on direct arms exports to Saudi Arabia, signaling a shift in policy by approving the sale of missiles, as announced by government spokesperson Steffen Hebestreit on Wednesday. Hebestreit substantiated a report from the German weekly Spiegel, affirming that Berlin has officially sanctioned the export of 150 Iris-T air-to-air missiles to […]
Huthi’s ‘Largest Attack’ Thwarted By UK, US Forces In Red Sea
American and British military forces successfully intercepted over 20 drones and missiles launched by Yemen’s Huthi rebels over the Red Sea, marking what London has termed the “most substantial assault” to date by the Iran-supported insurgents. In the latest military intervention in the Red Sea on Tuesday, the collective forces of Western allies, comprising warships […]
Taliban: Afghan Women Detained Over Hijab Violation
In light of an observed crackdown in Kabul, a Taliban representative has confirmed the recent detention of numerous girls and women who were allegedly not conforming to the stipulated dress standards. Security official Ehsanullah Saqib, in a video shared on social media on Wednesday, informed a gathering of religious scholars in Kabul’s Dasht-e-Barchi neighborhood that, […]
Moroccan Ambassador Elected Human Rights Council President
In a unique secret ballot among member states on Wednesday, Morocco‘s ambassador in Geneva secured election as the president of the United Nations Human Rights Council for the year 2024. In a closely contested race, Omar Zniber triumphed with 30 votes, surpassing South Africa’s ambassador Mxolisi Nkosi, who received 17 votes. Africa, entrusted with the […]
Perm Sec Steps In As Head Of Humanitarian Affairs Ministry
In compliance with President Bola Tinubu’s orders, Olumuyiwa Enitan, the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, has assumed the reins of the ministry following the suspension of Betta Edu as minister. The President suspended Edu on Monday amid growing public discontent triggered by the former humanitarian affairs minister’s authorization […]
Peter Obi: Government Ignoring Economic Management Issues
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential hopeful in the last general Electiona, criticizes the Federal Government, emphasizing its inadequate focus on economic management matters. The Labour Party candidate conveyed this statement through his official X handle on Tuesday. Obi raises objections to the National Assembly’s recent approval of President Bola Tinubu’s proposal to securitize the […]
Ex-Rep Blames Systemic Failure In Minister Edu’s Suspension
Hon. Peter Umoh, a former Akwa Ibom State House of Representatives member, characterizes Dr. Betta Edu, the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, as a victim of systemic failure after President Bola Tinubu’s suspension over the approval of a N585 million payment to a private account. During an interview with journalists in Uyo on Tuesday, Umoh […]
S’Korean Opposition Leader Seeks End To Hatred In Politics
After surviving a neck stabbing by an individual posing as a supporter, South Korean opposition leader Lee Jae-myung, upon his hospital discharge, calls for an “end to warlike politics.” Surrounded by journalists in the southern port city of Busan on January 2, Lee Jae-myung, chair of the Democratic Party, faced an assailant who pushed through […]
Osun College N200m Fraud: Gov Adeleke Orders Investigation
In response to allegations of financial impropriety at the state College of Education, Ila-Orangun, Governor Ademola Adeleke has directed a comprehensive investigation. Dr. Peter Babalola’s leadership of the current Governing Council at the college is under scrutiny amid allegations of a mismanaged sum of N200m, just five months into his tenure. Adeleke, through spokesperson Olawale […]