Maldovan President Maia Sandu has won a second term in office, the country’s election commission said. With more than 98 per cent of votes counted in the runoff election for the presidency, Sandu secured about 54 per cent of votes, according to preliminary results from the commission. Sandu’s challenger, former attorney general Alexandr Stoianoglo, who…
Archbishop Daniel Okoh, the President, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has urged Christian faithful to imbibe the acts of kindness and charity by reaching out to the marginalised and the poor. In a message marking the 2025 Easter, Okoh, also urged them to promote dialogue and reconciliation for a more just and caring society. “As…
Nasarawa State House of Assembly on Monday assured the affected teachers of the recovery their money from the former Chairman, Teachers Service Commission (TSC), Mohammed Gada and others involved in the alleged employment scandal. Mr Daniel Ogazi, the Chairman, ad hoc committee investigating the recent employment of more than 3,000 teachers gave the assurance when…
Thomas Tuchel has officially begun as England men’s national team coach on an 18-month contract that runs until the end of the 2026 World Cup. Tuchel’s appointment as Gareth Southgate’s successor was confirmed by the English Football Association in October but with a start date of Jan. 1, 2025. He will be assisted by Anthony…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested several suspects, including a 75-year-old man, during a series of anti-narcotic and security operations nationwide. According to a statement by agency spokesperson Femi Babafemi on Sunday, the elderly man was arrested on 22 October with 4.7kg of cannabis in Ovum village, Obingwa LGA, Abia State. Another…
The Imo State House of Assembly has passed a vote of confidence on Governor Hope Uzodimma for what it described as his exemplary leadership in strengthening security, protecting citizens, and driving socio-economic activities in the state. The resolution followed a motion sponsored by Mr. Chisom Ojukwu (APC–Nkwerre) during plenary on Wednesday in Owerri. Presenting the…
Filling stations across Ibadan were partly shuttered on Monday after unions in Nigeria’s oil distribution sector launched an indefinite strike, raising fears of fuel shortages in the coming days. The industrial action was declared by the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) and the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG). The…
A Chief Magistrates’ Court in Wuse, Abuja, presided over by Magistrate, Ekpeyong Inyang, has ordered a 23-year-old man, Victor Daniel to clean the court’s premises for four days for stealing. Inyang ordered Daniel to spend three hours daily doing the community service and to pay the complainant, one Mr Christian Maneke N750, 000 as compensation….
Rep Leke Abejide (ADC-Kogi), on Sunday, canvassed support for President Bola Tinubu to enable him to achieve the ‘lofty goals’ of his administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Abejide made call in Abuja on the sidelines of the 10th anniversary and election of new executives of Association of Yoruba Traditional Leaders/Obas in Northern States and the FCT….
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has invested over $8 billion in water infrastructure across 40 African countries since 2000, benefiting more than 92 million people. Mr Johannes Chirwa, Director, Water Development and Sanitation Department, AfDB, said this at the African Ministers’ Council on Water (AMCOW) West Africa sub-regional meeting in Abuja on Tuesday. Chirwa was…
