Chinese President Xi Jinping will not be attending the upcoming summit of the BRICS group of emerging economies, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning announced in Beijing on Wednesday. Prime Minister Li Qiang will travel to this year’s meeting in Brazil, she said. No reason was given for Xi’s absence. The Kremlin has announced that Russia…
Nigerian music legend, Innocent Idibia (a.k.a 2Baba), has publicly apologised to fans and family members following backlash from his recent statement that men are not naturally wired to be monogamous. The African Queen crooner made the apology in a viral video posted on Instagram on Wednesday, in Abuja. He acknowledged the embarrassment his remark might…
Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited has announced that it is taking actionable steps to address electricity and clean energy shortages in Nigeria and across Africa. Mr Tony Attah, Managing Director of Renaissance, made the remark in a statement issued by the company’s spokesperson, Mr Michael Adande, in Port Harcourt on Wednesday. According to the statement,…
Gov Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom has reiterated his commitment to the peace and unity of all residents in the state regardless of political affiliations. Eno gave the reassurance on Wednesday during the monthly covenant service at the Banquet Hall of Government House, Uyo. “Although, I was elected on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) platform,…
The Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abuja, has appointed Dr Timothy Samaila, a neurosurgeon, as the new Head of its Accident and Emergency Unit. The appointment follows the outcome of an investigation into a viral video that alleged the neglect of accident victims at the facility. The Medical Director of the centre, Prof. Saad Ahmed, announced…
The Vice-Chancellor of the African School of Economics (ASE), Prof. Mahfouz Adedimeji, has called for greater collaboration among universities and urged them to confront pressing global challenges. Adedimeji made the call in his address titled “Ideas Rule the World”, delivered at the fourth Public Lecture of the university in Abuja on Wednesday. The lecture, “The…
Residents of Damaturu and its environs have been advised not to panic over the sound of explosions expected to occur during a military training exercise at the Damaturu Military Cantonment. Capt. MN Shehu, acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations (ADAPR), made this known at a news conference in Damaturu on Wednesday. He said the training…
The Supreme Court on Thursday adjourned indefinitely judgment in the legal battle on the Edo Governorship Election Petition. Justice Garba Lawal who presided over hearing of the appeal filed by Mr Asue Ighodalo and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) said that the date for delivery of the judgment would be communicated to parties involved. The…
At least four people were killed and another 22 injured after a barge overturned in the Gulf of Suez, Egypt’s Health Ministry said Wednesday. The injured have been rushed to local hospitals while rescue is still going on, the ministry said in a statement. The Egyptian Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources confirmed on Tuesday…
AVM Abubakar Adamu, has assumed office as the Chairman of the Military Pensions Board (MPB). This is contained in a statement by the Public Relations Officer of the board, Sqn. Ldr. Ahmed Mohammed, on Wednesday in Abuja. Mohammed said the handover marked a new chapter in the board’s commitment to enhancing the welfare of retired…
