British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said the UK and Europe are facing a “generational challenge” and “need to do more” after he said he was willing to put a peacekeeping force into Ukraine. “We’re facing a generational challenge when it comes to national security,” he told reporters in Bristol before he heads to emergency…
Prince Saud bin Mishaal, Deputy Emir of the Makkah Region, announced the successful completion of Hajj 1446, declaring it incident-free in terms of security, health, and services. Mishaal said that over 1.6 million pilgrims participated in the holy pilgrimage, with 1,506,576 pilgrims arriving from outside the Kingdom. He explained that 166,654 domestic pilgrims, comprising Saudi…
A Chief Magistrate Court in Ifo, Ogun State, sentenced Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, also known as Portable, to three months in prison for assaulting a police officer and resisting arrest. He was offered the option of paying a N30,000 fine. The court found Portable guilty of two charges stemming from a November 18, 2022, incident…
Britain will commit 16.7 billion Pounds (22.5 billion dollars) to nuclear power projects as the country shifts away from fossil fuels. Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves said this on Tuesday. Reeves signed off on 14.2 billion Pounds of investment to build the new Sizewell C nuclear plant in Suffolk, England. Rolls-Royce had been named…
The Peoples Democratic Party Governors Forum has declared that the party would not join or merge with any othe political party ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Chairman of the forum, Gov. Muhammed Bala of Bauchi State, stated this on Monday, at the end of its meeting, held in Ibadan, the Oyo State Capital….
Uncovering the Secrets of Alpha Consulting and Their Role in Concealing Illicit Activities In the world of offshore firms and concealed ownership, Alpha Consulting has emerged as a key player, aiding individuals and entities in exploiting a significant secrecy loophole in the UK. This secrecy factory has facilitated the creation of numerous UK partnerships, concealing…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State, Chief Victor Ogba, has urged the people of the South-South to support President Bola Tinubu’s second-term bid in 2027, citing the administration’s economic reforms and infrastructural projects. Ogba, who is also President of the Movement for National Transformation (MNT), told the News Agency of…
Fidelity Bank has celebrated a milestone in its GAIM Season 6 savings promotion by awarding ₦30 million in cash to 29 customers during its latest monthly draws, with one lucky participant claiming prizes in two separate rounds. Mr Kizito Onunkwo, a customer from Nigeria’s capital region, won twice—during the fourth and sixth draws—taking home ₦2…
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) on Tuesday said it installed a total of 185,439 meters in Q4 2024. NERC announced this on its 2024 Fourth Quarter Report, published on its website in Abuja. According to the report, this represents a marginal increase of 0.19 per cent compared to Q3 2024, when 185,087 meters were…
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has given a clear message ahead of his team’s UEFA Nations League final against Spain. Portugal will face Spain in this year’s Nations League Final in Germany. Both teams beat Germany and France in the semi-finals. Portugal won 2-1 against Germany, while Spain defeated France 5-4. Speaking ahead of the Nations…
