Gov Bassey Otu of Cross River, has revoked the concession agreement granted to CIBA Construction Company Limited, for the management of the Obudu Cattle Ranch. The termination was communicated through a letter signed by the state’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Ededem Ani. The letter cited by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)…
The Nigerian Union South Africa (NUSA) has condemned another brutal attack on seven Nigerians and the kidnapping of one Ani Silas on Thursday in Springs, Gauteng Province. Akindele Olunloyo, the National Publicity Secretary of NUSA, said in a statement on Sunday that Silas was beaten unconscious and forcibly taken from his workplace by a member…
Canadian Prime Minister, Mark Carney’s Liberal Party has won the federal election, capping a stunning turnaround in fortunes fueled by U.S. President Donald Trump’s annexation threats and trade war. Carney’s rival, populist Conservative Party leader, Pierre Poilievre, was voted out of his seat in Parliament, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation projected Tuesday. The loss of his…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo has condemned the state government’s threat against Mr Ogbeide Ifaluyi-Isibor over a Facebook post, urging it to focus on good governance instead. A statement by PDP Caretaker Committee in the state, Dr Anthony Aziegbemi, on Tuesday in Benin , urged public office holders to accept criticisms. The News…
The people of Benue State, the Igede Nation, and Nigerians nationwide are grieving the loss of Honourable (Mrs.) Comfort Agbo Agogo (née Ochuokpa), who passed away on July 6, 2025. Her departure marks the end of a remarkable era in public service, characterised by unwavering integrity, duty, and grace that influenced both governance and daily…
Saudi minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih has reiterated the country’s commitment to advancing cooperation and continuing years of strong bilateral relations with the United States. Al-Falih made this pledge on Tuesday at the Saudi-U.S. Investment Forum holding in Riyadh. He said the relationship between the two countries was built on trust, partnership, and a shared…
Vice President Kamala Harris might have just sealed her fate in Pennsylvania — just not in the way she intended. After publicly agreeing with a heckler accusing Israel of genocide, the vice president signaled a desperate attempt to placate Arab American voters in a state where discontent with Democrats’ support of Israel has been growing…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered that $7 million recovered by Nigeria’s anti-graft agency be permanently forfeited to the state. Justice Emeka Nwite issued the ruling on Monday following an application by EFCC lawyer, Rotimi Oyedepo, SAN. The agency had earlier secured an interim order on 27 August freezing the cash, which was…
India reported over 12,000 COVID-19 infections on Thursday, an increase of nearly 2,000 cases compared to yesterday. As many as 12,591 cases were registered, the daily COVID-19 report shared by the government showed. The country’s active caseload currently stands at 65,286 – 0.14% percent of the total cases. India reported over 10,000 cases for the…
