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A former Minister of Education and public policy advocate, Dr Oby Ezekwesili has criticised the Senate over what she described as the unconstitutional extension of the six-month suspension period of Kogi Central lawmaker, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Ezekwesili, in a statement titled: “A Memo to the Nigerian Senate, Judiciary and Fellow Citizens,” on Wednesday in Abuja, […]
A meeting called among princes of Ipetumodu, Ife North local government area of Osun State ended in deadlock on Tuesday, following a request for Governor Ademola Adeleke to declare the stool of the Apetumodu vacant due to the conviction of Oba Joseph Oloyede in the United States. Following the long sentencing of the Apetumodu, a […]
A meeting called among princes of Ipetumodu, Ife North local government area of Osun State ended in deadlock on Tuesday, following a request for Governor Ademola Adeleke to declare the stool of the Apetumodu vacant due to the conviction of Oba Joseph Oloyede in the United States. Following the long sentencing of the Apetumodu, a […]
France was rocked by nationwide protests on Wednesday as a citizen-led movement known as “Block Everything” (Bloquons tout) mobilised against President Emmanuel Macron, his government’s austerity policies, and the political establishment. Demonstrators disrupted traffic, set fire to rubbish bins, and clashed with police in several cities. In Rennes, a bus was torched, and a power […]
The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has reported that the national electricity grid experienced a collapse at 11:20 a.m. on Wednesday. Today’s collapse makes it the eighth time that the national electricity grid has collapsed so far in 2025. According to the NISO management, the disruption was caused by the tripping of a Generation Company […]
The Area 2 Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted 20 containers loaded with illicit drugs and other outlawed products with N13,573,430,630:00 market value at the Onne Port in Rivers State. While 17 of the containers were loaded with codeine syrup and tramadol, the remaining three had contraband products such as machetes, cartons […]
Amb. Jumoby D.A, founder of the Jumoby D A Foundation, has been inducted as an Eminent Peace Ambassador under the International Association of World Peace Advocates (IAWPA). His induction came as part of the organisation’s activities aimed at observing the United Nations International Day of Police Cooperation, which held at Merit House, Maitama, Abuja. Speaking […]
In a remarkable showdown in El Alto, Bolivia clinched a coveted play-off position for the 2026 World Cup by defeating Brazil 1-0 on Wednesday. The thrilling match, held at an altitude of 4,150 metres, saw Miguel Terceros score the decisive penalty just before half-time, marking a significant milestone for the Bolivian team. The crucial victory […]
The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Professor Charles Anosike, has called for increased support across sectors to boost cost recovery and strengthen the agency’s service delivery. Speaking at the 2025 Stakeholders’ Forum themed “Early Warnings: Raising Awareness on Climate Risks and Promoting Early Action”, Anosike stressed that sustaining NiMet’s […]
The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has called for renewed efforts to protect lives and reduce stigma around mental illness as Nigeria joined the global community to commemorate World Suicide Prevention Day on Wednesday. In a message shared on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, the Ministry wrote, “Hey, Nigeria… surprise surprise: we […]