Tensions flared at the California State Capitol over the weekend as protests erupted following the shelving of two significant reparations bills aimed at addressing the historical injustices faced by Black Americans. The legislation, which sought to create a state fund and agency for reparations, was pulled by lawmakers amid concerns about potential vetoes from Governor…
In a devastating turn of events, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, a 23-year-old American-Israeli citizen, was among six hostages brutally murdered by Hamas as Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) closed in for a rescue operation in the tunnels of Rafah, Gaza. The Republican Interest reports that the confirmation of his death came from his family early Sunday morning. Goldberg-Polin,…
President Bola Tinubu’s arrival for the 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) will mark a new dawn in Nigeria-China cooperation, Amb. Bolaji Akinremi, Director, Trade and Economic Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has said. Akinremi said this while answering reporters’ questions ahead of Tinubu’s arrival in Beijing, China on Sunday for the forum that is…
President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Beijing, China, for a five-day official state visit. A statement by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, said he arrived in China at about 9.00 a.m. local time on Sunday and was received by key officials of the Chinese government. Tinubu was also welcomed by governors Babajide Sanwoolu, Sani Uba of…
Nigeria and Indonesia have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance palm oil production and market expansion, aiming to reduce reliance on traditional methods and boost smallholder farmers’ income. The MoU was signed by the National Palm Produce Association of Nigeria (NPPAN) and the Indonesian Palm Oil Association (GAPKI) in Abuja. Amb. Alphonsus…
Nigeria and Bulgaria recorded a huge leap in bilateral trade in the first five months of 2024, Yanko Yoldarnov, Bulgaria’s envoy to Nigeria, has disclosed. According to him, Bulgaria’s exports to Nigeria grew by 122 per cent and imports from the largest West African economy to Bulgaria – by 188 per cent, compared with the…
The Head of Civil Service of the Federation (HOCSF), Mrs Didi Walson-Jack, and her UK’s counterpart, Rt. Hon. Simon Case, have agreed to collaborate, strengthen ties and advance Nigeria’s civil service reforms. The move was made when Walson-Jack met with the UK Cabinet Secretary and Head of the Civil Service, Rt. Hon. Case in his Cabinet…
The following is a list of major signings during the 2024/2025 pre-season transfer window, which closed on Aug. 30 (transfer fees reported by club or media include add-ons): ENGLAND Raheem Sterling: From Chelsea to Arsenal (loan) Jadon Sancho: From Manchester United to Chelsea (loan) Dominic Solanke: From Bournemouth to Tottenham Hotspur (65 million pounds) Pedro…
The deal between the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the new Super Eagles Coach Bruno Labbadia have been aborted. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the NFF had earlier announced on Tuesday that it had reached an agreement with German tactician, Labbadia to become the Head Coach of the Super Eagles. However, a…
The British Government has awarded 82 Nigerians, the prestigious Chevening and Commonwealth scholarships to study a wide range of postgraduate programmes in the UK in 2024. This is according to a statement by Atinuke Akande-Alegbe, Senior Communications and Public Diplomacy Officer at the British High Commission on Friday in Abuja. Akande-Alegbe said that 32 scholars…
