Two opposition leaders were detained during renewed protests in the Georgian capital Tbilisi, as government critics once again took to the streets on Sunday, news agency Interpress reported. Police detained Gigi Ugulava and Nika Melia, and clashes broke out between officers and protesters, who blocked a road in the city centre, according to Interpress. Demonstrators…
The wife of Ebonyi Governor, Mrs Mary-Maudline Nwifuru, has urged pregnant women in the state not to treat issues concerning antenatal and postnatal care with levity. Nwifuru who made the call while inaugurating her Baby Shower Initiative and Maternity Day in Abakaliki, urged women not to joke with advice from health professionals. She said that…
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has urged employers across the state not to reject any National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members posted to them, emphasising the importance of providing a conducive working environment for youths to contribute meaningfully to community and national development. Oborevwori made the remarks on Tuesday at the closing ceremony of…
Ghana’s Black Galaxies head coach, Didi Dramani has revealed his team’s plan for the second leg of the 2024 African Nations Championship, CHAN, qualifier against Nigeria. The Black Galaxies were held to a 0-0 draw in the first leg at the Accra Sports Stadium on Sunday. The perennial rivals will clash in the reverse fixture…
Police in Inner Mongolia have disrupted a gang’s attempt to smuggle gold into China using an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The gang used a drone to transport gold nuggets across the China-Russia border. The drone, worth 250,000 yuan, was capable of carrying a maximum weight of 20 kg and could perform automatic cruising. In April,…
Kevin McCarthy, a republican, has been voted out as speaker of the US house of representatives, becoming the first in the nation’s history to be so removed. A simple majority of 216 to 210 ensured McCarthy surrendered the gavel, as questions mounted over his leadership. Eight republicans teamed up with democrats to remove him from…
The Federal and Kogi Governments are set to build four multi-billion Naira Housing Estates in the state. Mr Taiye Abanika, Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lokoja on Wednesday. Abanika said that the planned mass housing projects by both the federal…
Cuba has expressed delight at the flourishing bilateral ties with Nigeria, which hit a landmark of 50 years in 2024. According to the Cuban government strengthening ties with Nigeria remains its core objectives as both countries have made significant achievements in varied sectors. Cuban Ambassador to Nigeria, Miriam Morales Palmero disclosed this at the weekend…
Japan lifted its COVID-19 border controls for all arrivals on Saturday, with the decision brought forward by the government in anticipation of an increase in travelers during the annual Golden Week holiday that began the same day. The change means Japan will no longer require all entrants to present certification of at least three COVID-19…
Sen. Ipalibo Banigo, representing Rivers West Senatorial District, has defected from Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to All Progressives Congress (APC). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, read Banigo’s letter announcing her defection during plenary on Tuesday. Banigo, in the letter, said that her decision followed extensive consultations with…
