African Union (AU) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the All-Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) to promote the continent’s creative and culture industries. The President and Executive Producer of AFRIMA, Mr Mike Dada, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. Dada stated that the MoU was aimed at strengthening the already existing partnership since…
No fewer than three persons sustained various degrees of injuries in a tanker explosion along Numan Road, Jimeta in Yola. The Police and the Federal fire Service in Adamawa, who confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Yola that no life was lost in the incident. Aliyu Abubakar, Deputy Superintendent of Fire…
The Nigerian Cancer Society (NCS), Ogun Chapter, has reaffirmed its commitment to fighting cancer and called on government at all levels to prioritise cancer patients. The society said this in a statement on Wednesday in Abeokuta to mark the 2025 World Cancer Day with the theme “United by Unique”, which underscores the power of unity…
The European Commission on Wednesday announced an investigation into the Chinese e-commerce marketplace Shein for allegedly violating European Union consumer protection rules. EU official told reporters in Brussels that there is reasonable suspicion of widespread violation of the EU’s laws on unfair contract terms, price indication and unfair commercial practices. The commission said that the…
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the leadership in Tehran could be open to talks with U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration. “If the main concern is that Iran does not seek nuclear weapons, then that is achievable,” Araghchi said on Wednesday on the sidelines of a cabinet meeting in Tehran. Trump issued a presidential memorandum…
A Federal High Court in Abuja, on Wednesday, fixed March 5 for the arraignment of Sen. Andy Uba, and two others, over allegations bordering on N400 million fraud. Justice Inyang Ekwo fixed the date after granting the ex-parte application moved by M.C. Anthony, counsel to the Inspector-General (I-G) of Police to serve Uba and his…
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday, fixed March 18 for ruling on the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL)’s preliminary objection against a suit filed by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE over oil import licence dispute. Justice Inyang Ekwo fixed the date after counsel to the NNPCL,, Ademola Abimbola, SAN, and…
he Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB) has engaged 40 contractors to keep the Federal Capital City clean. The Director of the Board, Mr Osilama Braimah, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Wednesday. Braimah said that the board was up to date in its payment obligation to…
The Palestinian Authority has said that it has categorically rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal to relocate the residents of the Gaza Strip. “The Palestinian leadership affirms its firm position that the two-state solution, in accordance with international legitimacy and international law, is the guarantee of security, stability and peace,’’ Hussein al-Sheikh said. Al-Sheikh is…
The Association of Women Living with HIV/AIDS In Nigeria (ASHWAN), says it is restrategising to reduce stigmatisation against people living with the virus. The National Coordinator of the association, Mrs Esther Hindi, stated this while interacting with journalists after a stakeholders’ meeting in Birnin Kebbi. Hindi explained that the meeting was organised to provide the…
