The Russian armed forces have regained control of the settlement of Guevo in the Kursk Region, the Russian Defence Ministry said on Tuesday. “During the offensive, units of the Sever North group have liberated the settlement of Guevo in the Kursk Region,’’ the ministry said in a statement. During the mop-up operations, Russia’s 22nd motorised…
The deal between the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) and the new Super Eagles Coach Bruno Labbadia have been aborted. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the NFF had earlier announced on Tuesday that it had reached an agreement with German tactician, Labbadia to become the Head Coach of the Super Eagles. However, a…
Russia unleashed a powerful wave of drone and missile attacks on Ukraine, targeting Kiev, Sumy and Kharkiv, officials said on Monday morning. Two people were injured in the capital Kiev, and the attacks caused damage in several neighbourhoods, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said on Telegram. Several fires broke out in western Kiev, damaging houses and vehicles….
The Nigerian economy experienced a slower growth rate in the first quarter of 2023 due to a cash crunch caused by the country’s currency redesign. This has had a significant impact on business activities, and analysts predict that the growth of the economy will remain uncertain, with growth likely to fall below the forecast for…
The 13th Orange Social Venture Prize in Africa and the Middle East opened for submissions on Monday, March 13, 2023. 2023 Orange Social Venture Prize in Africa and the Middle East (POESAM) Candidates from the 17 countries within the Orange footprint have until May 21, 2023, to submit their project on the website https://POESAM.orange.com….
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has notified the suspended Senator, representing Kogi Central district at the National Assembly, Natasha Akpoti -Uduaghan that it received a petition, seeking her recall by constituents of the senatorial district. The notification is contained in a letter signed by Secretary to the Commission, Rose Oriaran Anthony, addressed to the…
Many people lost their lives as a devastating accident rocked Karu Bridge near Nyanya Market, in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) when a fully loaded fuel tanker lost control due to brake failure, plowing into multiple vehicles and setting off a catastrophic chain of explosions. The area where the tanker crashed into quickly turned into…
14 months after his death, the Nigerian government has abandoned the remains of it’s former Senate President in the second republic. This is just as the Nigerian Senate has frowned at the continuous stay in the mortuary, the remains of their former President in the Second Republic, Joseph Wayas. Wayas died in…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has said it would begin sales of Direct Entry forms to candidates seeking direct entry admissions into higher institutions on Wednesday, March 12. This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Monday by the board’s Communications Advisor, Dr Fabian Benjamin, in Abuja on…
Australian Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, and his New Zealand counterpart Christopher Luxon highlight their ties to the United States (U.S.) as they join world leaders in congratulating Donald Trump on the U.S. election outcome. “Australians and Americans are great friends and true allies,’’ Albanese writes on X. “Working together, we can ensure the partnership between…
