By Chijioke Okoronkwo, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) On April 21, the Holy See, the central governing body of the Catholic Church and Vatican City State, announced the death of Pope Francis, the 266th pontiff. The demise of the pontiff followed bouts of respiratory illnesses–pneumonia in both lungs—among other complications; he has been hospitalised intermittently…
Residents of Jimrawa town in Kauran Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State have staged a fresh protest in Gusau, accusing Governor Dauda Lawal of neglecting the worsening security crisis in their community while holidaying abroad. The villagers, mostly peasant farmers, have been displaced from their homes for nearly two years due to persistent attacks…
President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Ms. Somtochukwu “Sommie” Maduagwu, a news anchor with Arise News Television, who was killed during a robbery attack at her residence in Katampe, Abuja. In a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, the President extended condolences to Maduagwu’s family, the management and staff of…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has called for sweeping electoral reforms in Nigeria, warning that unchecked party indiscipline and flaws in the appointment of election officials threaten the country’s democratic future. At an event in Abuja organised by the School of Social and Political Thought, Jonathan — represented by Ann Iyonu of the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation…
The negotiations between U.S. and Russian delegations in Riyadh would be holding a closed format, a RIA Novosti correspondent reported on Monday. The negotiation has already started, Al Arabiya broadcaster reported earlier in the day. The RIA Novosti correspondent confirmed that the Russian delegation had arrived at the negotiation venue at Ritz-Carlton hotel. Saudi Arabia’s…
A collective effort to share knowledge on best practices, harmonise audit standards and invest in capacity building will boost Nigeria’s ability to detect inefficiencies and foster a culture of transparency in governance. Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State made the assertion on Wednesday in Lagos. Sanwo-Olu spoke at the 54th Bi-Annual Conference of the Body…
Bill Gates, Chair of Gates Foundation, has advised the Federal Government to continue its longstanding commitment to end polio transmission in the country. Gates said this during a media roundtable with selected journalists on Wednesday in Lagos. He emphasised that with the tightening of global funding, it’s more important than ever that Nigeria keeps up…
The Nigerian Presidency has issued a sharp rebuke to former presidential candidate Peter Obi, dismissing his economic views as lacking in substance and accusing him of prioritising power over policy. The criticism was delivered by Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, via a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday….
The Lao government is considering a proposal to increase supporting allowances for enterprise employees in order to tackle the rising cost of living. Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone made the announcement at the government’s monthly meeting for August. He emphasised the urgency of tackling critical issues such as economic and financial challenges, education, labor, impacts…
The government of Kano State, northern Nigeria, has outlawed the illegal use of chainsaws for tree felling and trimming, warning of heavy penalties for violators as part of a new drive against deforestation. Environment and Climate Change Commissioner, Dr Dahiru Muhammad-Hashim, announced the measure on Tuesday, citing constitutional and national environmental laws. He said the…
