On Sports The United Nations human rights chief has today insisted that athletes must be able to speak out on rights abuses such as racism and discrimination without fear of reprisals. Volker Turk said the Games, which begin on July 26, would be taking place against a backdrop of wars, […]
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Mauritania’s President Ghazouani Wins Re-Election
On Foreign News, Mauritania’s incumbent President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani has won re-election with 56.12 per cent of the vote, the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) stated. The victory gives the former army chief a second term as head of the vast desert country, seen as a rock of […]
Customs intercept containers carrying arms worth N13.9bn
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) said its operatives have intercepted nine containers carrying offensive items including arms, ammunition, Illicit drugs and second-hand clothes worth N13.9 billion.The Comptroller-General, NCS, Adewale Adeniyi disclosed this today while addressing journalists in Onne Port, Rivers State. Adeniyi said one of the containers which originated from […]
NAF Clarifies Incident says, UAV Crashed, Not Helicopter
The Nigerian Air Force has refuted claims that its helicopter crashed in the early hours of today in Tami village, located in the Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. In a statement today, the spokesman for the NAF, Edward Gabkwet said it was an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle and not […]
At least 18 killed, dozens injured in Nigeria suicide attacks
At least 18 people were killed and dozens injured in a series of suicide bombings in Gwoza, Borno State, northeastern Nigeria. The attacks, carried out by suspected female suicide bombers, targeted a wedding, a funeral, and a hospital. The first explosion occurred around 3:45 PM on Saturday at a crowded […]
Arrests Made After Deadly Borno Suicide Bombings
Report has it that two female suicide bombers have been arrested in Borno State in connection with a series of deadly explosions in Gwoza. Local government officials confirmed to newsmen that the bombers were part of a group of 30 women sent to the area to detonate improvised explosive devices […]
President Tinubu Signs Executive Order To Address Rising Drug Costs
In a bid to revitalize Nigeria’s health sector, President Bola Tinubu has signed an Executive Order aimed at boosting local production of healthcare products and reducing costs. The order targets various healthcare products, including pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, medical devices, and textiles. Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Pate, announced […]
Japa: UK-based Nigerian continues receiving salary in Nigeria two years after relocating
A Nigerian civil servant, identified only as Daniel, who relocated to the UK in 2022, has disclosed he still receives his monthly salary from Nigeria, despite not reporting to work.Daniel, now a taxi driver in the UK, revealed to the BBC that he continues to receive N150,000 monthly due to […]
M23 seizes town in east DR Congo as rebels gaining ground
On the Foreign Scene In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Rwandan-backed M23 rebels have seized the strategic town of Kanyabayonga in North Kivu province. This town, home to over 60,000 residents and many displaced by ongoing conflict, is a key location on the path to major commercial centers Butembo […]
NDLEA Arrests 60 Suspects At Drug Party In Abuja
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested 60 suspects at a drug party in Abuja. The operation took place on Friday night following credible intelligence about the event. The suspects, including 25 males and 35 females, were detained at an apartment in Sun City Estate. The party, dubbed […]