At least 190 people are now confirmed dead in Malawi after Tropical Storm Freddy ripped through southern Africa for the second time in a month. Terrifying amounts of brown water have cascaded through neighbourhoods, sweeping away homes. Malawi’s commercial hub, Blantyre, has recorded most of the deaths, 158, including dozens of children. The government has…
The encounter between Russian jets and a US drone, which resulted in the drone crashing into the Black Sea, appears to be the most significant publicly acknowledged US-Russia confrontation since Russia’s all-out invasion of Ukraine more than a year ago. As such, it raises a lot of questions and represents a moment fraught with danger….
Northern groups under the aegis of Amalgamated Arewa Youth Groups (AAYG), have said that the best new year gift to Nigerians by President Muhammadu Buhari is to sack and arrest the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Dr. Godwin Emefiele. The groups, which listed some of the alleged crimes that warrant the sack…
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, on Tuesday, signed the state’s 2023 Appropriation Bill pegged at N321.3bn into law after the bill was passed by the Edo State House of Assembly. Signing the bill at the Government House, Benin City, Governor Obaseki said most of the projects in the budget will be funded…
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said his government will continue to support the State’s Vigilante Security Network to enhance security in the state and ensure the protection of lives and citizens. Obaseki gave the assurance while addressing traditional rulers, security chiefs and other stakeholders in Edo North Senatorial District, at…
Nigeria’s minister of Interior and former Governor of Osun State, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola said he has not said a word concerning the huge debt left behind by his successor, Adegboyega Oyetola. Aregbesola who was instrumental in the election of Oyetola’s first term, later backout in what appeared to be a deadly rivalry that…
Northern Nigeria Christians have honoured a former Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Engr Andrew Yakubu. The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), 19 Northern States and FCT honoured Yakubu for his contribution to the association and humanity. The award of excellence was given to Yakubu by the 19 Northern States CAN chairman,…
