Burkina Faso has made a significant move to formalize its exit from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) by issuing new biometric passports that notably exclude the bloc’s logo from their design. This action follows the recent military…
Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, the former presidential candidate from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has sharply criticized Bola Tinubu’s administration for its handling of the ongoing violence in Northern Nigeria, particularly condemning the imposition of death sentences on peaceful protesters. Atiku…
On Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced his support for Kamala Harris in the upcoming U.S. presidential election. This comment followed accusations from Washington that Moscow is attempting to interfere in the vote. Putin, known for his often sarcastic remarks…
Christiana Idowu, a student at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), who was abducted while traveling between Ikorodu and Yaba in Lagos State, has been confirmed dead. The Student Union Government president of FUNAAB, Ibrahim Adeyemi, informed our correspondent…
As the Ondo State gubernatorial election scheduled for November 16 approaches, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of planning to incite violence during the election. This allegation was detailed in a statement from Ayo…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has halted the sale of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, to independent marketers following a recent price increase. This decision was announced after the price of petrol was raised to over…
On Thursday, President Xi Jinping of China emphasized the importance of strengthening the relationship between China and Africa to further develop a China-Africa community with a shared future in the new era. Xi made these remarks during his keynote address…
The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has issued a grave warning regarding the recent surge in fuel prices, highlighting its potential to precipitate severe economic turmoil. ACCI President Emeka Obegolu expressed concerns that this increase could have extensive…
Vice Chancellor of Dominican University, Prof Jacinta Opara, has called for collective action to empower women in science, particularly in the developing world. Delivering a keynote speech at the Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD) event…
By Matthew Denis The federal government has called upon all traditional medicine practitioners to align their products and practices with the established standards of quality, safety, and efficacy regulated by Nigeria. Highlighting the significance of traditional medicine, Dr. Tunji Alausa,…
