Editors’ 2024 Conference holds in Bayelsa; to address economy, media challenges
Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has said that its annual conference this year will be held from November 7 to 9, 2024 in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State. The professional body…
Almost 30,000 suspected mpox cases in Africa this year – WHO
September 23, 2024 Nearly 30,000 suspected mpox cases have been reported in Africa so far this year, most of them in Democratic Republic of Congo where tests have run out,…
At least 30 decomposing bodies found in boat off Senegal – Military
September 23, 2024 At least 30 decomposing bodies were found in a boat drifting around 70 km (38 nautical miles) off the coast of Senegal’s capital Dakar, the military said…
Troops kill 8 notorious terrorists, rescue 16 victims
Sept. 23, 2024 Nigerian troops have killed eight notorious terrorist fighters and rescued 16 kidnapped hostages in sweeping operations against terrorists and insurgents in different parts of the country. The…
PWDs: FG threatens to sanction public, private institutions, organisations violating accessibility Laws
Sept. 23, 2024 The Federal Government has threatened to shut down financial institutions in Nigeria that violate the accessibility law on the movement of persons with disabilities. Mr Ayuba Gufwan,…
Redeemer’s University: Adeboye approves inauguration of 9-man visitation panel
Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has approved inauguration of a nine-man visitation panel for the Redeemer’s University, Ede, in Osun. A…
Edo: Okpebholo’s victory endorses Tinubu’s economic reforms – Omo-Agege
The victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and emergence of Senator Monday Okpebholo as Governor-Elect in Edo State’s gubernatorial election has been described as an unequivocal endorsement of President…
Boxing: How Anthony Joshua made more money than Dubois
Despite losing the IBF heavyweight boxing bout to Daniel Dubois in a shocking 5th round knockout, Nigeria-British Anthony Joshua pocketed more cash than the winner, Dubois. Most people expected Joshua…
WTO: Why Okonjo-Iweala deserves an encore, by Ken Ugbechie
History-maker, Nigeria’s Dr. Ngozi Okonjo Iweala (NOI), who is currently the Director-General (DG) of the influential World Trade Organisation (WTO) wants an encore. In February, 2021, the Harvard and Massachusetts-trained…
Court dismisses suit seeking Ganduje’s sack as APC chairman
Sept. 23, 2024 A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, dismissed the suit seeking the removal of Dr Abdullahi Ganduje as the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman. Justice Inyang…