Louvre director offers to resign and admits jewel heist was ‘terrible failure’
The director of the Louvre has admitted a daylight raid, in which jewels worth an estimated £76m were stolen, was a “terrible failure” and has offered to resign.
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The ICJ’s attack on Israel’s conduct in Gaza – and what could happen next
This was a verdict that came slowly, and with some of its barbs hidden in sub-clauses and legalese. But if you put the elements together, it was a highly critical attack on Israel’s conduct in the occupied territories. Not just in Gaza, but also in the West Bank and East Jerusalem.
Reps Launch Investigation Into $850bn Unrepariated Crude Oil Export Proceeds
The House of Representatives, on Wednesday, began investigation into alleged non-repatriation of Nigeria’s crude oil export proceeds estimated at over $850 billion between 1996 and 2014. Chairman of the House Ad-hoc Committee on Pre-Shipment Inspection of Exports and Non-Repatriation of Crude Oil Proceeds, Hon. Seyi Sowunmi, said during the panel’s inaugural meeting at the National […]
18-yr-old Aminu Sani Becomes Nigeria’s Youngest Licensed Commercial Pilot
A Nigerian teenager, Mohammed Aminu Sani, has etched his name in history books as one of the youngest Nigerians ever to earn a United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Commercial Multi-Engine Pilot License, achieving the remarkable milestone at just 18 years old. Sani, who completed his intensive flight training at Phoenix East Aviation (PEA) in […]
King lands in Rome to meet Pope Leo ahead of praying together
The King is said to be “greatly looking forward” to sharing what will be a historic moment praying alongside Pope Leo, after an arduous week of scandal for the Royal Family.
Aiyedatiwa Woos UK Investors, Unveils Ondo’s Untapped Resources
Ondo State governor, Hon. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has urged British investors to tap into the state’s abundant natural and economic resources, reaffirming his administration’s readiness to deepen development ties with the United Kingdom. The governor made the call on Wednesday while receiving the British Deputy High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr Jonny Baxter, and his team at […]
Seyi Tinubu Meets Obi Cubana, Stanley Uzochukwu, Anyaso, Others Over ‘Change Nigeria’ Initiative
In driving the ‘Change Nigeria’ through Nigerian youths participation in politics, legitimate businesses, entrepreneurship, innovation initiative, the son of President Bola Tinubu, Seyi Tinubu, has met with young Igbo billionaire businessmen. Seyi Tinubu met with Obi Cubana; The Delborough Lagos/Stanel boss Stanley Uzochukwu; Zenco, E-Money, Ituma Enviable, Hon Chima Anyaso, and other young billionaire […]
Tinubu Extends Tenure Of Surveyor-General Adebomehin By 2 Years
President Bola Tinubu has approved the extension of the tenure of the Surveyor-General of the Federation, Mr AbuduGaniyu Adebomehin, by two years. The extension, which takes effect from January 5, 2026, was necessitated by the recent transfer of the Office of the Surveyor-General of the Federation (OSGOF) to the Presidency. According to a statement by […]
Federal Government To Invest $220m In Jobs For Youths — VP Shettima
The Nigerian government has concluded plans to invest $220 million in creating employment opportunities for young Nigerians. The initiative is to be spearheaded in collaboration with the European Union (EU) and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) through the second phase of the Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme (NJFP) 2.0 aimed at connecting high-potential graduates with real-world […]
Adamu, Ofulue Assume Office As NOUN Deputy Vice Chancellors
The Management of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has approved the appointment of Professor Shehu Adamu and Professor Christine Ofulue as the new Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Administration (DVC-Admin) and Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Technology, Innovation and Research (DVC-TIR), respectively of the university. This was contained in separate letters of appointment dated September 5, 2025, and signed […]