Former First Lady Melania Trump has described the 2024 US Presidential Election as different and dangerous following the experience of her husband Donald Trump, who survived what appeared to be two assassination attempts in the run to the election. Melania appeared on Fox News’ flagship morning show Fox & Friends, making her second appearance on…
The Zamfara Concerned Citizens Forum has applauded former Governor Dr Bello Muhammad Matawalle, for transforming the state’s agricultural sector and restoring dignity to farmers, describing his tenure as a golden era for rural development. In a statement signed by the Forum’s Secretary, Muhammad Ibrahim Marafa, the group said Matawalle moved Zamfara’s agriculture from subsistence to…
The top cleric in the Anglican Church, Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, announced on Tuesday he was resigning after facing mounting pressure to quit over his handling of an abuse case. Welby said in a statement that he was “stepping aside in the best interests of the Church of England”. A review into the case…
The arraignment of Mr Christopher Maikalangu, the Chairman of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), over alleged certificate forgery was, on Wednesday, stalled at the Dutse Magistrates’ Court in Abuja. The case, which was on the day’s cause list before Chief Magistrates Abdullahi Ilela of Court I, could not proceed due to the magistrate’s absence….
The defending champions, Quadri Aruna and Dina Meshref of Egypt, along with Egypt’s Omar Assar and Hana Goda, delivered flawless performances at the 2025 ITTF Africa Cup. They advanced to the knockout stage of the prestigious tournament, holding in Tunisia. Aruna dominated his preliminary matches, securing convincing 3-0 victories against Tunisia’s Myshaal Sabhi and Benin…
The central parity rate of the Chinese currency, renminbi, or the yuan, strengthened 33 pips to 7.1216 against the dollar on Wednesday. This is according to the China Foreign Exchange Trade System. In China’s spot foreign exchange market, the yuan is allowed to rise or fall by two per cent from the central parity rate…
Mr Tom Fletcher, UN’s new chief of humanitarian affairs, on Monday assumed office, pledging to defend humanitarian values while navigating operations amid growing global crises. Fletcher, a former UK Ambassador and policy adviser to three British Prime Ministers, was appointed UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator by Secretary-General António Guterres in October….
Nigeria and India have reaffirmed their commitment to a robust strategic partnership. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that both countries also pledged to strengthen ties in key areas including economic development, defence, healthcare and food security, among others. This is contained in a joint statement issued on Sunday in Abuja at the conclusion…
Dangote Industries Ltd. says it would ensure that Nigeria becomes self-sufficient in cement, agriculture, mining and petroleum production. The Regional Sales Director, Southeast, Dangote Cement, Dr Abayomi Shittu stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Enugu on Sunday at the ongoing 36th Enugu International Trade Fair. “Dangote Industries Ltd….
A powerful rainstorm has damaged several schools and staff residences across the Funtua zone in Nigeria’s north-western Katsina State, according to a government statement released on Tuesday. The Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Hajiya Zainab Musa-Musawa, expressed deep concern over the incident, which she said caused extensive structural damage to school buildings and staff…
