France has expressed its support to the Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, while condemning the alleged threats against him from Iran. The French Foreign Ministry said this on Monday in a statement. On Sunday, Iran’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Amir Saeid Iravani, said that Tehran posed no threat to…
Dr Labaran Magaji, Secretary to the Nasarawa State Government, has urged residents and party members to take part in the All Progressives Congress (APC) e-registration exercise, describing it as vital for consolidating the party’s strength in the North Central Zone. Speaking on Tuesday in Lafia while hosting the Tiv Renewed Hope Grassroots Mobilisation Movement, Magaji…
Residents of Mali’s northern town of Tinzaouaten, who were caught in the crossfire battle between Tuareg rebels and the army backed by Russian mercenaries, now face disease outbreaks and drone attacks. This situation has prompted many people to move to Algeria. Tuareg rebels are in control of the town in Mali’s vast northern desert, and…
An Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court on Wednesday discharged Emmanuel Orekoya, a pastor with the Redeemed Christian Church of God, of the allegation of defiling his 17-year-old daughter. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Lagos State Government had on Feb. 26, 2024, arraigned Orekoya on a two-count charge of defilement…
The Federal Government has approved N12, 000 as cost for dialysis under the Kidney Dialysis Subsidy scheme, as against the previous N50,000. Mr Alaba Balogun, the Deputy Director/Head, Information and Public Relations, Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, disclosed this in a statement in Abuja on Wednesday. According to Balogun, the significant move which will…
President Bola Tinubu and his wife, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, have arrived at the Dipo Dina Stadium in Ijebu-Ode for the eight-day Fidau prayer in honour of the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona. The News Agency of Nigeria ( NAN ) reports that late Awujale died on July 13, and was committed to earth,…
The Gogola People’s Forum has appealed to Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa to pardon Sunday Jackson, who had been sentenced to death by the Supreme Court, for killing a herdsman in a self-defence case. Mr Markus Gundiri, Chairman of the forum, made the call at a news conference in Yola on Tuesday. The News Agency…
The Nigerian Senate has taken a major step toward green mobility by passing the second reading of a bill aimed at supporting the adoption and production of electric vehicles (EVs) across the country. The bill, sponsored by Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, proposes a comprehensive framework to guide the nation’s gradual transition from fossil fuel-powered vehicles…
Five men accused of orchestrating one of Nigeria’s deadliest recent terrorist attacks have been remanded in state security custody following their arraignment in Abuja. The suspects – all Nigerian nationals aged between 20 and 47 – are charged in connection with the bombing and shooting at St Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, on…
Bayern Munich’s Harry Kane has provided insights into his initial experiences in the Bundesliga, suggesting that the atmosphere in the German top-flight is distinctively different from that of the Premier League. Following a successful debut and a goal on his first appearance, Kane expressed his appreciation for the dynamic crowd engagement during the match, highlighting…
