Beyoncé to Headline NFL Christmas Halftime Show
Famous American singer, BeyoncĂ© is set to headline the 2024 National Football League’s Christmas programming. The 43-year-old singer in a post on her Instagram page, announced that she will be performing during the halftime show of Houston Texans vs Baltimore Ravens NFL game. Beyoncé’s performance at the match-up between Houston Texans and Baltimore Ravens is […]
ICC Sentences Former Mali Police Chief to 10 Years for War Crimes
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has sentenced Al Hassan Ag Abdoul Aziz Ag Mohamed Ag Mahmoud, a former police chief linked to al-Qaida, to ten years in prison for his involvement in war crimes and crimes against humanity during his tenure in Timbuktu, Mali. This ruling was delivered on November 20, 2024, following his conviction […]
Federal Government Lifts Ban on NYSC Postings to Private Sector
The Federal Government has announced the removal of restrictions on the posting of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members to private sector organizations, including banks and oil and gas companies. This change, detailed in a memo from Minister for Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, dated November 18, 2024, will take effect with the upcoming 2024 Batch […]
Senate Sacks Code of Conduct Tribunal Chairman
The Nigerian Senate has sacked Danladi Umar as the Chairman of Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT). The lawmakers after a closed-door session reconvened and invoked section 157 (1) of the 1999 Constitution as amended to officially remove Umar as the CCT boss citing allegations of gross misconduct. Eighty-four Senators had signed in favour of his […]
President Tinubu Approves Leadership Change At Federal Universities
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the immediate swap of the Pro-Chancellors and Chairmen of the Governing Councils for the Federal University Oye-Ekiti and Federal University Lokoja. In this reshuffling, Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, SAN, currently serving as the Pro-Chancellor of Federal University Lokoja, will take over at Federal University Oye-Ekiti. In a statement issued by […]
Edo Queens Fall to TP Mazembe in CAF Women’s Champions League Semifinal
Edo Queens’ quest for glory in the 2024 CAF Women’s Champions League came to an end as they suffered a 3-1 defeat to TP Mazembe in the semifinals held at the Stade Larbi Zaouli in Casablanca, Morocco. The match took place on Tuesday, marking a significant moment in the tournament for the Nigerian champions. Edo Queens […]
Kenyan Catholic Church Rejects President Ruto’s $40,000 Donation
The Kenyan Catholic Church has officially rejected a donation of approximately $40,000 from President William Ruto, which was intended for the construction of a priest’s house and as a gift to the choir during a Mass service at Soweto Catholic Church in Nairobi. This decision comes in the wake of recent criticisms from Catholic bishops […]
President Tinubu Highlights Northern Nigeria’s Development as Key to National Prosperity
President Bola Tinubu has emphasized that the development of Northern Nigeria is crucial for the overall prosperity of the nation. This declaration was made during a Stakeholders Roundtable on Northern Youth Development, organized by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation in Abuja. The President was represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, who conveyed the message […]
Cubana Chief Priest Backs Okorocha’s Call for Kanu’s Release
Businessman and socialite Pascal Okechukwu, also known as Cubana Chief Priest, has joined former Imo State Governor Rochas Okorocha in calling for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). In an Instagram post on Tuesday, Cubana Chief Priest shared a video of Okorocha’s tribute to the late […]
G20 Summit Kicks off with Global Pact to Fight Hunger, Poverty
Brazil’s President, Luiz da Silva, opened the 2-days summit of the G-20 major economies today, with the launch of a global alliance to combat poverty and hunger that 81 countries have agreed to back. In his opening remarks, Lula said the devastating effects of a changing climate can be seen around the world, calling for action by […]