Sikh’s Killing: Tension As India Expels Canadian Diplomat
The confrontation between India and Canada has been ramped up after India expelled one of Canada’s top diplomats Tuesday, on the backdrop of Canadian accusations that India may have been involved in the killing of a Sikh separatist leader in suburban Vancouver. According to a statement from its Ministry of External Affairs which was obtained by […]
Young Nigerians Protest Mohbad’s Death, Demand Justice
Traffic within Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital on Tuesday suffered some disruptions as hundreds of youths filed out to protest and demand justice over Nigerian singer, Mohbad’s sudden death. The youths who wore black T-shirts began their peaceful protest from Panseke and went to Oke-Ilwo, Isale-Igbehin, Sapon to Ake with placards bearing various inscriptions such […]
UEFA: Álvarez Shines As Man City Cruise To Winning Start
UEFA Champions League defending champions, Manchester City on Tuesday managed to recover and come from behind to defeat Red Star Belgrade 3-1 in their Group G opener with Julián Álvarez scoring twice at The Etihad. Pep Guardiola’s side dominated the opening period but were guilty of wayward finishing and trailed to a sucker-punch just before […]
Atiku, Obi File 86-Ground Appeals At S’Court To Oust Tinubu
Less than two weeks after the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal affirmed the victory of President Bola Tinubu in Nigeria’s last elections, the presidential candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party Labour Party, Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, on Tuesday filed 86 grounds of appeal at the Supreme Court to nullify the judgment. Africa Today News, New […]
U.S. Court Orders CSU To Release Tinubu’s Academic Records
The U.S District Court, Northern District of Illinois presided over by Judge Jeffrey Gilbert has ordered the Chicago State University (CSU) to immediately release the academic records of President Bola Tinubu. In the ruling which was made on on Tuesday evening, Gilbert, a US magistrate judge ordered CSU to produce ‘all relevant and non-privileged documents’ […]
Nigeria Shouldn’t Depend On Fuel Imports — Delta Gov
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has called upon the Federal Government and key stakeholders to collaborate in the effort to rejuvenate the country’s refineries, emphasising that Nigeria should not need to import petroleum citing the economic toll. This statement was made by Oborevwori on a Tuesday during a meeting at the Government House in Asaba […]
TUC Warns: FG Given Two Weeks To Address Subsidy Removal
The Trade Union Congress is pressing the Federal Government to quicken its pace in implementing support measures for Federal Government workers, after the removal of the fuel subsidy. In addition, the TUC emphasised that the removal of the subsidy has amplified workers’ impatience due to the associated economic challenges. Comrade Festus Osifo, who serves as […]
Imasuen Questions Impeachment Plot Against Akpabio
The LP’s Senator Neda Imasuen, who serves as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions, representing Edo South, has lambasted some of his fellow senators for their alleged plot to impeach Senate President Senator Godswill Akpabio, questioning the feasibility of gathering adequate support for such an action. Senator Imasuen, during his […]
WHO: 50% Of People Don’t Know They Have Hypertension
The World Health Organization (WHO), On Tuesday unveiled its first report that sheds light on the far-reaching global effect of high blood pressure. This comprehensive report also offers vital strategies to prevail over this silent adversary, stressing that half of those living with hypertension are unaware of their condition. Furthermore, the report points out that […]
Sikh Activist Feud Deepens: India Expels Canadian Diplomat
Amid rising tensions over the murder of Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, India has resolved to oust a Canadian diplomat. India’s government has registered its discontent with Ottawa for expelling one of its diplomats and has categorically denied any link to the Canadian activist’s murder earlier this year, describing the claims as “absurd.” ‘The decision […]
NLC Sets Friday Deadline For FG To Meet Demands
The federal government has been given a deadline of Friday by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to meet their demands, as announced yesterday, or brace for another wave of labour disputes. Meanwhile, the government sought more time to attend to the labour movement’s grievances. However, during the resumed meeting between the Ministry of Labour and […]
China’s Wang Yi In Russia For Security Discussions
China‘s top diplomat, Wang Yi, is in Russia, striving to ensure continued assistance for its engagement in the Ukraine war. Mr. Wang and Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov emphasised that any peace initiative must be mindful of Moscow’s interests during their post-meeting remarks. Accusations of indirect support for Russia in the war have been directed at […]