IMF Warns: UK’s 2023 Economy Could Be G7’s Second Weakest
The United Kingdom’s economic growth is expected to be the second slowest among the G7 nations this year, as projected by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), despite a noteworthy upgrade in the country’s prospects. The IMF’s projections, cited in a news report by a Scottish media platform, indicate that the UK’s output is set to […]
Unexplained Absence: China Ousts Qin Gang As Foreign Minister
China‘s foreign minister, Qin Gang, has been relieved of his duties in less than seven months since assuming the position. The position will be now be assumed by Wang Yi, who has experience as both the former foreign minister and the current foreign affairs chief of the Communist Party. The extended period of Mr. Qin’s […]
Protest Erupts Over Osun Poly Rector’s Suspension
Tuesday saw the Academic Union of Polytechnic, Osun State, Iree, organise a protest at the institution’s entrance, pressing for the immediate reversal of Dr. Tajudeen Odetayo’s suspension from the position of Rector. Odetayo’s suspension, effective immediately, was communicated to him via a letter signed by Mr. A. Jimoh, the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of […]
Lagos Court Grants Emefiele ₦20m Bail
On Tuesday, the Federal High Court in Lagos granted bail to the once-influential figure of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Godwin Emefiele. This verdict followed his suspension from his position as the Governor of the CBN, and subsequent arrest by The Department of State Services (DSS). In what brought temporary relief to Mr. Emefiele, […]
Why We Won’t Stop Burning Vessels Ferrying Stolen Crude -Navy
Rear Admiral Umar Chugali who is the Flag Officer Commanding Central Naval Command, has come out to declare that the Nigerian Navy will continue to set ablaze vessels intercepted with stolen crude oil. Chugali explained that the burning of intercepted vessels with stolen crude oil was the Navy’s standard operating procedure. The FOC made the […]
Russia Move To Strengthen Relations In Africa
With an impressive turnout of 43 African heads of state, the first-ever Russia-Africa Summit held in 2019 garnered renewed optimism, as the continent looked forward to forging mutually beneficial investment and trade ties with Russia. President Vladimir Putin of Russia left no room for doubt as he announced a bold vision to double trade with […]
14 Killed As Boat Capsizes Off Senegal Capital
No fewer than 14 people have been confirmed dead after their wooden boat capsized off the Senegalese capital Dakar, a district deputy mayor told newsmen on Tuesday. ‘It seems to be migrants,’ Samba Kandji said after several similar tragedies in recent weeks. Rescue workers were still looking for more bodies after the pirogue overturned overnight […]
Dozens Die, Hundreds Flee As Wildfires Spread In Algeria
No fewer than 30 people, including 10 soldiers battling the flames, have been killed by wildfires raging across Algeria which have also forced the evacuation of hundreds of people from their homes along the country’s Mediterranean coastal region. The reports of the deaths came on Monday after temperatures hit 48 degrees Celsius (118 Fahrenheit) in […]
Obama’s Personal Chef Found Dead In Martha’s Vineyard Lake
The personal chef of a former President of the United States, Barack Obama has been discovered dead in a lake near the Obamas’ family home which was located in the resort community of Martha’s Vineyard. Tafari Campbell, the Obamas’ personal chef, was identified as the paddle boarder who was observed getting into trouble on the […]
2023: We Never Received Direct Funding From Foreigners – INEC
Nigeria’s electoral umpire, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has come out to dismiss the insinuations that it received huge financial support from development partners as it concerns the conduct of the 2023 general elections. The Chairman of the commission, Mahmood Yakubu, who spoke at a meeting with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) on the review […]
4 Terrorists Arrested Over Plot To Attack Atiku, PDP Kicks
A suspected Boko Haram member who was alleged to be plotting an attack on the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, in Yola, Adamawa State, has been apprehended by security operatives. The suspect was among three others apprehended in Atiku’s residence in Yola and handed over to the police. The suspect, identified as […]
Controversial Video: MURIC Urges DSS To Invite Davido
Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has urged the Department of State Services (DSS), to invite Nigerian musical artist, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido alongside his artist, Olamilekan Taiwo, known as Logos Olori, for questioning following the production and promotion of a musical video that it alleged was capable of igniting anarchy in Nigeria. In a […]