Gunmen Kidnap Catholic Priest In Enugu By Kalu Idika Gunmen have abducted Reverend Father Gerald Ohaeri, a Catholic Priest, in Enugu State, Nigeria. Report said the Priest was kidnapped on Saturday, 30th November, 2024, along Ugwogo Nike-Opi Express Road in Nsukka LGA of the State. Father Ohaeri was reportedly returning […]
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Namibia Gets First Female President-Elect She Is 72-Year-Old Nandi-Ndaitwah
Namibia Gets First Female President-Elect She Is 72-Year-Old Nandi-Ndaitwah Namibia has made history by electing its first female president. 72-year-old Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah was declared winner of a tightly contested election marked by controversy and opposition rejection. The ruling SWAPO Party, in power since Namibia gained independence in 1990, declared victory […]
Nigeria Customs Strengthens Partnership With IPMAN, NMDPRA To End Petroleum Products Smuggling
Nigeria Customs Strengthens Partnership With IPMAN, NMDPRA To End Petroleum Products Smuggling By Lukman Babalola The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), on 3 December 2024, hosted representatives of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), and Dangote Refineries at its Abuja […]
Nigerian Star Glory Edet Makes History in TP Mazembe’s CAF Women’s Champions League Triumph
Nigerian footballer Glory Edet has made history as the first Nigerian to win the CAF Women’s Champions League, achieving this milestone with TP Mazembe. Despite her triumph, her journey has been anything but smooth. Edet shared how she lost her job when she became pregnant, facing financial and professional challenges. […]
In Canada, Colleges Face Funding Crisis Amud International Student Policy
Canada’s colleges and universities are grappling with a financial crisis as cuts, consolidations, and reduced budgets take their toll. Earlier this year, Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced plans to limit international study permits to ease housing market pressures. However, this has severely impacted post-secondary institutions, particularly in southern Ontario, where […]
South Africa Refutes Claims of BRICS Currency Plans
The South African government has dismissed reports of plans to introduce a Brics currency. In a statement, the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, (DIRCO) clarified that discussions within the Brics bloc focus on using national currencies for trade, not creating an alternative to the US dollar. The statement follows […]
Over 100,000 in attendance as Sinach’s historic tour in India inspires faith, unity
Award-winning Nigerian gospel artist Sinach has made history with her tour in India, drawing over 100,000 attendees across Bangalore and beyond. The tour, part of the Capital Christian Center’s 50th Anniversary celebrations, kicked off with two powerful concerts hosted by the Full Gospel Assembly of God Church in Bangalore. The […]
I almost dropped out over financial struggles – UNIBEN’s best graduate
Twenty-five-year-old James Alleh has set a new record at the University of Benin, graduating with a first-class degree in Petroleum’s IEngineering and an impressive CGPA of 4.98. James, who hails from Igarra in Edo State, credits his faith, hard work, and the unwavering support of his mother for his achievement. […]
Nigeria’s First Private TV Station Suspends Operations
Nigeria’s first private television station, Desmims Broadcast Nigeria, and Alheri Radio, Northern Nigeria’s oldest private radio station, have suspended operations due to harsh economic conditions. In a statement released in Kaduna, Acting General Manager Idris Mustapha cited the escalating cost of power as a major factor making operations unsustainable. He […]
Prof Edoba Omoregie Assunes Office As UNIBEN Vice-Chancellor
Prof. Edoba Omoregie of the Faculty of Law on Monday assumed office as the 11th substantive Vice-Chancellor of the University of Benin. In his inaugural speech, Prof. Omoregie pledged to revolutionize the university, prioritizing innovative funding, infrastructural development, and improved welfare for students and staff. He emphasized creating an environment […]