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 […]
NSCDC Intercepts Vandalized Cargo Truck in Abuja, Arrests Five Suspects
The Federal Capital Territory Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has successfully intercepted a truck loaded with vandalized items during a night patrol operation. The incident took place in the early hours of Saturday, November 16, 2024, near the Dei-Dei area of Abuja, leading to the arrest of five suspects. NSCDC FCT […]
Super Eagles lose to Rwanda in final 2025 AFCON Qualifier.
The Super Eagles of Nigeria faced a surprising defeat against Rwanda, losing 2-1 in their final match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. The match took place at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Nigeria, and despite the loss, Nigeria had already secured qualification for the tournament. Samuel Chukwueze opened the […]
Eric Odo Appoints Ezeugwu Ogbonna as Senior Special Assistant on Yam and Pepper
Eric Odo, the chairman of Igbo Etiti Local Government Area in Enugu State, has officially appointed Ezeugwu Ogbonna as the Senior Special Assistant on Agriculture, focusing on yam and pepper cultivation. The announcement was made in a letter dated November 1, addressed directly to Ogbonna. The letter stated, “I am pleased to inform you that […]
Ukraine Launches US-Supplied ATACMS Missiles at Bryansk, Marking a Significant Escalation in Conflict
In a notable escalation of the ongoing conflict, Ukraine has reportedly fired US-supplied long-range missiles into Russia’s Bryansk region, following a recent authorization from Washington allowing such strikes. This marks the first instance of Ukraine utilizing the Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) against targets within Russia’s internationally recognized territory. The attack occurred early in the […]