At least 56 people have been killed in Guinea and many injured after a mass panic among football fans, the government said on Monday. Clashes between rival fans broke out in the city of Nzerekore on Sunday after a red card was shown to a Labe player with the score at 0-0 late in the…
Gov Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos has advised residents of the state intending to travel for the 2025 Hajj to ensure they are healthy before embarking on the pilgrimage. The governor also urged the residents to continue to give thanks to the Almighty for rebirth, growth and collective development due to the just-concluded Ramadan fast. He…
Tourists will no longer need to register a vaccine certificate or produce a negative COVID-19 test before entering Japan International travel was enough of a hassle in the pre-COVID era, with visa applications, baggage rules and the other umpteen logistical arrangements to consider. Then came the COVID-19 tests, the border restrictions and QR code apps…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has warned against arbitrary street naming within the territory, describing the practice as unacceptable and undignified. Wike issued the warning on Wednesday during the inauguration of a project to provide engineering infrastructure to outstanding layouts within Guzape, Asokoro District. He particularly cautioned the Chairman of…
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, says the removal of fuel subsidy by President Bola Tinubu’s administration has freed up resources for national development. Idris stated this in Minna on Wednesday during the Tinubu Administration Mid-Term Sensitisation Campaign. He was represented by Dr Asabe Sule-Garba, Head of the Federal Information Resource…
King Abdullah II of Jordan has warned that the United Nations is facing an unprecedented crisis, one that threatens its legitimacy and undermines global trust in its moral authority Addressing world leaders at the UN General Assembly on Tuesday at the UN headquarters in New York, he lamented an increase in conflicts and crises globally….
The Niger State Police Command has arrested a 10-member international human trafficking syndicate operating in Minna, under the pretense of being travel agents. The group is suspected of trafficking individuals to various foreign countries. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, revealed that the arrests were made on…
The U.S. African Development Foundation (USADF) has reiterated its commitment to supporting African-led solutions needed to create pathways for prosperity across Nigeria and the continent. Travis Adkins, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), USADF, made the reaffirmation during his visit to Nigeria from August 18 to August 21 to expand partnerships. This is contained in…
Chinese President Xi Jinping will not be attending the upcoming summit of the BRICS group of emerging economies, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning announced in Beijing on Wednesday. Prime Minister Li Qiang will travel to this year’s meeting in Brazil, she said. No reason was given for Xi’s absence. The Kremlin has announced that Russia…
The Police Command in Ondo State has confirmed the abduction of seven travellers on the Owo-Ipele-Benin Highway. CSP Funmilayo Odunlami, the spokesperson for the command, confirmed the incident to journalists on Tuesday in Akure. “Seven people were abducted and investigation is ongoing. Update on the incident will be provided soon,” Odunlami said. A family member…
