Israel Trying To Drive Gazans Into Egypt – UN Chief
The leader of the United Nations agency overseeing Palestinian refugees has accused Israel of laying the foundation for the mass expulsion of Gazans, indicating a potential displacement across the territory’s border into Egypt. The protracted and deadly conflict between Israel and Hamas, stemming from the militant group’s October 7 attacks, has resulted in the displacement […]
US Okays 1st Gene-Editing Treatment For Sickle Cell Patients
The United States Food and Drug Administration has officially sanctioned a gene-editing treatment for sickle cell patients, including individuals aged 12 years and above. According to a press statement released by the FDA on Saturday, the treatment comes in two stages namely Casgevy and Lyfgenia, representing the first cell-based gene therapies for the treatment of […]
Otedola: Dangote Refinery Key To Nigeria’s Energy Security
Femi Otedola, a prominent business tycoon, expresses his belief that the Dangote Refinery is set to become a linchpin in safeguarding energy security in Nigeria. Femi Otedola took to his X (formerly Twitter) handle on Sunday to applaud Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, and his “bestie,” acknowledging the start of refinery production commissioned in May, […]
Falana Vows To Sue If Airstrike Victims Aren’t Compensated
Femi Falana, a prominent human rights advocate, has issued a stern warning to the federal government, declaring an intent to take legal action unless adequate compensation is provided to victims of military airstrike incidents from the last seven years. Falana, in a statement released to the press on Sunday, pointedly stated that no fewer than […]
NPA Addresses Senate Query On $1bn Unremitted Levies
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) addressed the Senate Committee on Public Accounts, shedding light on the unresolved $1 billion debt issue, an omission noted by the committee in the report from the Auditor General of the Federation. The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) further clarified matters by addressing the $852,093,731.10 noted in the Auditor General of […]
NAF Neutralizes Terrorist Kingpin, Accomplice In Niger
Yellow Jambros, a notorious figure in terrorism and kidnapping, met his end as the Air Component of Operation Whirl Punch conducted successful airstrikes, taking down not only him but also a significant number of terrorists in the Shiroro Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger. Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, serving as the spokesperson for the Nigerian […]
Egyptians Head To Polls As Gaza Conflict Looms Large
Against the backdrop of the war in Gaza and a severe domestic economic crisis, Egyptians are participating in a presidential election as they head to the polls on Sunday. The election, spanning three days until Tuesday, is anticipated to result in the reelection of incumbent President Abdel-Fattah al-Sissi for a third term. Al-Sissi, despite mounting […]
Qatar Affirms Sustained Actions To Prolong Israel-Hamas Truce
Qatar‘s prime minister, addressing the challenging circumstances of Israeli bombardment, highlighted on Sunday the steadfast continuation of mediation efforts aiming to establish a new Gaza ceasefire and release more hostages held by Hamas, despite the diminishing time for a successful resolution. ‘Our efforts as the state of Qatar along with our partners are continuing. We […]
Economy: Nigerians Angry With Govt Officials, Shettima Admits
As many Nigerians groan in poverty due to the rising cost of living occasioned by unprecedented inflation, Vice-President Kashim Shettima has admitted that the poor in the country are angry with government officials and other members of the elite, who constitute the minority. The vice-president made this known at the graduation ceremony of the Executive […]
Labour Party Denies Involvement In Coalition, Merger Talks
The Julious Abure-led national executive of the Labour Party has debunked wide speculations that the party is or was involved in talks to either form a coalition or merge with any other opposition party. The National Publicity Secretary of the party, Obiora Ifoh made this known in Abuja, on Saturday. He addressed rumours that the […]
Why I’d Like To Die After Eating Pounded Yam — Adeboye
Pastor Enoch Adeboye who is the General overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has opened up on how he would like to die. The cleric who made this disclosure at the ongoing annual Holy Ghost Congress of the church on Thursday in Ogun State, said he wanted a death similar to one […]
Northern Group Vow To Drag FG To Court Over Kaduna Bombing
A group which has identified itself as the Concerned Northern Lawyers Forum, has condemned the recent military accidental bombing at Tudun Biri village in the Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State, with a threat to institute legal action against the Federal Government over the incident. According to the group, the choice to sue the […]