Organisers have unveiled lead-up activities for the maiden edition of the Abuja International Marathon scheduled to hold on April 29, 2023, in Federal Capital Territory (FCT). An initiative of Unicentral Resources Generation Limited and the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCTA) the race, the Abuja International Marathon, is the first of its kind in FCT….
Prof. Okello Oculi, a political scientist, has urged leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to decide on what political morality they intend to follow. Oculi made the call in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) in Abuja. He said that African leaders should either choose between morality based on…
Minnesota governor and vice presidential candidate of the Democratic Party Tim Walz called former President Trump a “dictator” who wants to “overturn the Constitution” during his final pitch to voters in the battleground state of Arizona. Speaking in Tucson, Walz said, “Momentum is on our side, but we take nothing for granted” and “We know…
President Joe Biden embarks on a significant journey to Israel, demonstrating unwavering support while addressing humanitarian concerns. Learn about the strategic importance and the risks involved. President Biden’s High-Stakes Visit to Israel President Joe Biden is set to make an extraordinary wartime visit to Israel, signifying robust support for the nation’s efforts to combat Hamas…
Founder of Igbo Amaka, a socio-political group, Dr Ngozi Ezeh has risen in solidarity with the Executive Director of Nigerian Export Import Bank (NEXIM), Hon Stella Okotete, adding that she is eminently qualified to serve as Minister of the Federal Republic. In a statement on Sunday, she described the petition writers as envious individuals…
A devastating Russian missile strike in Ukraine claims civilian lives. Explore the tragic incident in Hroza, uncovering its impact on the community, and the urgent call for international support. In a horrifying turn of events, a Russian missile struck the peaceful village of Hroza in Ukraine, leaving a trail of destruction and despair. Ukrainian officials…
In a stunning political upheaval, voters in Botswana have decisively rejected the long-dominant Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), signaling a monumental shift in the governance of this diamond-rich southern African nation, as reported by the BBC. For the first time since gaining independence in 1966, the BDP has secured only four parliamentary seats in the recent…
President Bola Tinubu on Sunday conferred the national honour of the Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger (GCON), on the Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi. Tinubu gave the honour on Sunday during the Nigeria/India Bilateral meeting held at the Presidential, Abuja. The president said that the award was bestowed on the Indian leader…
Mr Stefano De Leo, the Italian Ambassador to Nigeria, says mixing Italian ingredients with Nigerian flour is good for baking his country’s pizza. Leo said this at the ongoing inaugural event of Italian 9th International Week of Cuisine scheduled from Nov. 15 to Nov. 23 in Abuja. According to him, the Italian cooking technique and…
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday that this could be the “last opportunity” to secure a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages held by militants. Blinken spoke at a morning meeting with Israeli President Isaac Herzog before later holding talks with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. “This is a decisive moment,…
