U.S. President Joe Biden has pledged 500 million dollars to African countries to help prevent and respond to mpox, and will donate one million doses of vaccine. Biden said this in his farewell address to world leaders at the general debate of the 79th session of the General Assembly at the UN headquarters in New…
A prominent founding member of Nigeria’s Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Adamu Waziri, has announced his resignation from the party to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Speaking on Monday at the Dogo Tebo Ward Centre in Potiskum Local Government Area of Yobe State, Waziri said his decision stemmed from a desire to “restore democratic…
The Federal Government has sought Singapore’s partnership to transform the nation’s civil service to a model of professionalism, efficiency and responsiveness. Mrs Didi Walson-Jack, Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (HCSF) sought for the partnership when she led a delegation to Singapore. The delegation visited the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Global Centre…
The National Alpine Skiing Centre of China has predicted that the country’s ice-snow sector would exceed one trillion RMB value in 2025. The Ski instructor at the centre, Xin Dawei, made this known on Wednesday at a global virtual news conference organised by the centre. He described 2025 as the busiest snow season. Xin lauded…
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday, adjourned the trial of Olugbenga Obadina, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Almond Projects Limited, in the alleged N2.17 billion fraud, until May 12. Obadina was alleged to have received the money from retired Col. Sambo Dasuki, former National Security Adviser (NSA) during the President Goodluck Jonathan…
In a landmark announcement at the African Union’s Nelson Mandela Hall, Bill Gates, Chair of the Gates Foundation, declared that a significant portion of his $200 billion commitment over the next 20 years will be allocated to Africa. He urged African leaders to embrace innovation and collaboration to accelerate health and development progress, despite the…
The Interim National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Rauf Aregbesola, has called on residents of Osun State to actively participate in the upcoming Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) in preparation for the 2026 governorship election. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has fixed the Osun Governorship…
The trial of the ex-Managing Director of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), Ahmed Kuru, charged with defrauding Arik Air was stalled due to his counsel, Mr Olasupo Shasore’s absence. Kuru and four others are facing charges of N76 billion and $31.5 million fraud, respectively. The other defendants are former Receiver Manager of Arik…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has published global cholera statistics for 2023, revealing a concerning increase in cases and deaths. According to a statement released on Wednesday, the number of reported cholera cases rose by 13 per cent and deaths by 71 per cent in 2023 compared to the previous year. The WHO reported that…
UN Women Nigeria, in partnership with the Women Political Participation Partners Working Group, has called for nationwide support for the passage of the Special Seats Bill. The bill aims to increase women’s political representation through unified action and strategic advocacy across all levels of society. The call was made during a conference held Wednesday in…
