President Joao Lourenco of Angola has called for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, emphasising the need for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state. The world cannot continue to accept the alarming daily death toll of civilians in Gaza, the West Bank and Lebanon, Lourenco said during his annual…
President Bola Tinubu has extended his condolences to the government and people of the United States of America over the death of former President Jimmy Carter at the age of 100. “President Carter, the 39th President of the United States, was a beacon of service to humanity, demonstrating to leaders worldwide the profound impact of…
The African Development Bank (AfDB), has called for urgent structural reforms to tackle Africa’s deepening economic challenges that include currency depreciation, rising inflation and an escalating import bill. Its Vice-President for Economic Governance and Knowledge Management, Prof. Kevin Urama, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that global and local factors contribute to the continent’s…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has rescheduled the date for the 2025 Mock UTME from April 5 to April 10, 2025. Originally set for Saturday, April 5, 2025, the Mock UTME will now take place on Thursday, April 10, 2025 while the main UTME would start from 25th April, 2025. The board said…
The Interior Minister, Mr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, and the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Mr Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, have urged the Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss a suit challenging the implementation of the proposed expatriates taxation regime. Tunji-Ojo and Fagbemi made the call in separate preliminary objections filed before Justice Inyang Ekwo. Earlier when…
Gunmen stormed a resort in the central Mexican state of Guanajuato, killing seven people, including a child. The attack highlights the ongoing issue of drug cartel violence in the region, which has seen a significant increase in recent years. According to local authorities, the attackers arrived at the resort in several vehicles and opened…
Nigerian singer Asake has finally responded to allegation of neglect made by his father. Fatai Odunsi had publicly accused Asake of abandonment, saying that he has been battling a stroke since 2022. In a now-viral video, the aged man alleged that the singer continued to ignore his calls despite his failing health. He also sought…
Retired Maj.-Gen. Sohail Khan, the High Commissioner of Pakistan to Nigeria, says the collaboration between his country and Nigeria on raw material for beauty products should be strengthened to enhance investments in the country. The envoy said this on Wednesday while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on the sidelines of the ongoing…
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) will on May 28, arraign Mr Karl Toriola, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD/CEO) of MTN Nigeria Communications Plc. Toriola, MTN Nigeria Communications Plc and others will be arraigned over alleged failure to produce documents and information required by the commission in compliance with a…
Niger Governor, Muhammad Bago, has called on security agencies to ensure adequate security across the state for a hitch-free Eid-el Fitr celebration. Bago made the call while addressing thousands of Muslim Ummah that gathered for Eid-el fitr prayers after the two rakaats prayers at the Minna Central Eid prayer ground on Sunday. Represented by his…
