Xclusive Gospel. Abiodun makes case for diversification of Nigeria’s economy to non-oil sector Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has said that Nigeria’s economy would be sustainable if...
Read More »Military killed four notorious terrorist commanders, says DHQ
The Defence Headquarters has confirmed the killing of four notorious terrorist commanders in air strikes within the week. They are Machika, Haro, Dan Muhammadu and Ali Alhaji Alheri, popularly called Kachalla Ali Kawaje. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, made this known in a statement on Saturday in …
Read More »Poland to pay woman denied abortion €16,000 compensation
The European Court of Human Rights on Thursday ordered Poland to pay a woman 16,000 euros (more than $17,000) for denying her the right to abort a foetus with abnormalities. Poland has one of Europe’s toughest abortion laws. Abortion in the majority-Catholic country is now legal only if the pregnancy …
Read More »Disappointment for climate activists as COP28 adopts ‘transitioning away’ from fossil fuels
Young climate activists in Dubai were disappointed in a new compromise text at COP28 climate talks Wednesday because it stopped short of seeking fossil fuel phase-out. The new proposal doesn’t go so far as to seek a “phase-out” of fossil fuels, which more than 100 nations had pleaded for. Instead, …
Read More »Tinubu sacks FAAN, NAMA, other MDs, announces replacements
Xclusive Gospel. Tinubu sacks FAAN, NAMA, other MDs, announces replacements President Bola Tinubu has approved the suspension, removal, and replacement of some Chief Executive Officers under the Federal...
Read More »Low students’ enrolment, others threatening polys -ASUP
The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics on Tuesday said polytechnics in the country are currently facing an existential threat. The union attributed this to what it described as dwindling student enrollment and qualified manpower flight away from the system. The ASUP President, Anderson Ezeibe, made the development known at a …
Read More »Chidimma – I’m In Love (Feat. Buchi)
Xclusive Gospel. Chidimma – I’m In Love (Feat. Buchi) Nigerian singer and gospel artist Chidinma let’s out a brand new video and song release titled “I’m In Love”...
Read More »Sustainable fashion on show at Dakar Fashion Week
Sustainable fashion took centre stage at this year’s Dakar Fashion Week. It is the 21st edition of the annual showcase of African fashion. The launch took place in the presence of a dozen designers from Senegal and the sub-region. Adama Amanda Ndiaye, better known as Adama Paris, Senegalese fashion designer …
Read More »Senators donate N109m one-month salaries to Kaduna bomb victims
The leadership of the Nigerian Senate, on Sunday, announced the donation of N109m, being the December salary of members, to the victims of the accidental bombing in Tudun Biri village, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, made the announcement on Sunday when he …
Read More »OPEC push on fossil fuels draws ire at climate talks
Negotiations over the future of fossil fuels heated up at UN climate talks on Saturday, with OPEC catching flak over the oil cartel’s push to block any phase-out in the final deal. The tone has veered between optimism and concern about the pace of talks as negotiators have held marathon …
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