Vice -President, Kashim Shettima on Wednesday led other dignitaries at a prayer session for the repose of the soul of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died on Sunday at the age of 82. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the prayer session, conducted at the residence of the late Buhari, was…
Lesetja Kganyago, South African Reserved Bank (SARB) governor said U.S. tariffs on South Africa could cause around 100,000 job losses, with the agriculture and automotive sectors hardest-hit. Kganyago told local radio station 702 that the impact of the 30 per cent tariff, which Africa’s biggest economy faces from August 1, could cause significant damage to…
Fans of Grammy-winning music superstar Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, have continued to celebrate him with goodwill messages as he turns 35. Using the trendy hastags #WizkidAt35 and #StarBoy35 on Wednesday, supporters and admirers of the “Piece of My Heart” crooner flooded social media platforms with his photos, and congratulatory messages for the singer. Others shared…
Local government workers in Gwagwalada Area Council, within Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT), have expressed appreciation to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike for his role in ending their three-month strike over unpaid minimum wage arrears and welfare concerns. In interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday, several workers voiced relief at resuming work,…
A legal practitioner, Victor Nwadike, on Wednesday, sought the permission of the Federal High Court (FHC) in Abuja to apply for an order of mandamus, compelling Gov. Hope Uzodinma of Imo to appoint the most senior judge as the state’s chief judge (CJ). Nwadike made the application before Justice Mohammed Umar while moving an ex-parte…
Local government employees in the Bwari Area Council of Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are preparing to resume duties on Thursday after a three-month industrial action prompted by unpaid wages and welfare issues. Mr Emmanuel Ishaku, chairman of NULGE’s Bwari branch, shared the update in a telephone interview on Wednesday, noting that while the initial…
Former EFCC Chairperson Farida Waziri has paid heartfelt tribute to late former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, praising his integrity and revealing how his decisions shaped her career. In a statement released from Abuja on Wednesday, Waziri reflected on Buhari’s passing as a moment that “touched the hearts of millions” and served as a reminder that…
Police in Indonesia’s West Java province have uncovered a baby trafficking ring accused of selling 24 infants from various regions in Indonesia to buyers in neighboring Singapore. As of today, 13 Indonesian nationals suspected of involvement in the ring have been arrested in separate operations conducted in Pontianak, West Kalimantan province, and Tangerang, Banten province,…
A Nigerian travel agent has been charged with fraud and forgery after allegedly deceiving a client with a promise of U.S. visas. Segun Ayobami, 39, was arraigned before the Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan on Wednesday. Prosecutors claim Ayobami collected ₦6.4 million from Sorinola Abimbola in December 2024, on the pretence that he could secure…
The late former President Muhammadu Buhari has been described as towering figure in the nation’s history. Retired Vice Admiral Awwal Gambo, former Chief of Naval Staff, disclosed this in a tribute to the late leader on Tuesday in Abuja. He said that the late president’s death was not just for his immediate family, but for…
