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 […]
Cristiano Ronaldo Tops World’s Goalscoring Ranks In 2023
Cristiano Ronaldo, the Al Nassr striker, in a display of consistency has Clinched the top scorer spot for 2023 with another goal on Saturday while assuring his fans that he will “try and do it again”. Ronaldo reached his 54th goal for the year as Al Nassr secured a 4-1 victory against Al Taawoun in […]
SDP Advocates For INEC’s Absolute Autonomy
Malam Shehu Gabam, the National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), is championing the cause of absolute autonomy for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), noting its importance in fortifying the credibility of Nigeria’s electoral framework. Gabam conveyed this message in Abuja on Sunday during his conversation with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). […]
Senate Passes 2024 Budget After Increasing It By ₦1.2trillion
The Nigerian Senate has passed the 2024 Appropriation Bill after they increased the budget from the ₦27.5 trillion presented by President Bola Tinubu to ₦28.7 trillion. The upper legislative chamber increased the proposed budget with about ₦1.2 trillion. Africa Today News, New York reports that the passage of the bill followed the approval of the […]