Month: May 2024
World Bank Blacklists 58 Nigerian Businesses and Individuals
By Ollus Ndomu The World Bank has blacklisted 58 Nigerian businesses and individuals for engaging in unethical activities, barring them from participating in...
France Bans TikTok Amid Violent Unrest in New Caledonia
WRITTEN BY: CHIOMA MADONNA NDUKWU France has joined 25 other countries in banning TikTok in its Pacific territory of New Caledonia, following violent...
Australia selected to host one of the world’s major football tournaments
WRITTEN BY: CHIOMA MADONNA NDUKWU Australia has been chosen to host the 2026 Women's Asian Cup, one of the world's major football tournaments....
Burna Boy Responds to Impotency Allegations, Shares Reasons for Not Having Children Yet Unlike His Peers”
WRITTEN BY: CHIOMA MADONNA NDUKWU Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Burna Boy, also known as Damini Ogulu, has responded to rumors about his fertility and...
FCTA Demolishes 500 Illegal Structures in Karmo Market, Abuja
WRITTEN BY: CHIOMA MADONNA NDUKWU The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has initiated the demolition of over 500 illegal structures at Karmo market....
Controversial Healthcare Bill Signed into Law by South African President Ahead of Election
WRITTEN BY: CHIOMA MADONNA NDUKWU South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed a contentious National Health Insurance bill into law, stirring debate just...
Putin Signals Openness to Ukraine Negotiations Ahead of China Visit
WRITTEN BY: CHIOMA MADONNA NDUKWU Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed readiness to negotiate over the Ukraine conflict in an interview with Chinese media,...
Nigeria Collaborates with UN to Secure $306 Million for Food Assistance
WRITTEN BY: CHIOMA MADONNA NDUKWU The Nigerian government, in collaboration with national and international partners, has initiated an appeal for $306 million to...
Man Bombs Mosque During Prayers in Kano, Killing One and Injuring Many
WRITTEN BY: CHIOMA MADONNA NDUKWU In a tragic incident, an unidentified man set fire to a mosque during 'Subh' prayers in Laraba Abasawa,...
APC Women Leaders Protest Neglect by Tinubu Administration
WRITTEN BY: CHIOMA MADONNA NDUKWU The forum of 37 State Women Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) expressed discontent over their exclusion...
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YLSEP graduates 2026 ocean, environmental sustainability cohort
YLSEP graduates 2026 ocean, environmental sustainability cohort Eko EnviroTalk has graduated the second cohort of its Young Leaders for Sustainable Environment Programme (YLSEP)....
September 3 Court Hearing Puts New US Visa Rule Under Spotlight
September 3 Court Hearing Puts New US Visa Rule Under Spotlight International students and exchange visitors in the United States are watching September...
Rape, Fraud, Drug Offences: Nigerian Doctors Face UK Disciplinary Action
Rape, Fraud, Drug Offences: Nigerian Doctors Face UK Disciplinary Action At least 18 Nigerian doctors and other medical professionals have appeared before a...
UNIZIK Sex Scandal Takes New Turn as Panel Uncovers Fresh Details
UNIZIK Sex Scandal Takes New Turn as Panel Uncovers Fresh Details The controversy surrounding a UNIZIK professor and a female student has taken...
300 Shops Razed in Ibadan Market Fire
300 Shops Razed in Ibadan Market Fire About 300 shops were reportedly destroyed by fire at Oranya Market in Ibadan North-East Local Government...
Ogogo’s Death Brings Nollywood’s Cancer Losses Back Into Focus
Ogogo’s Death Brings Nollywood’s Cancer Losses Back Into Focus The death of veteran actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has brought renewed...
NDLEA Arrests 101-Year-Old Woman Over Drug Sales, Seizes N4.4bn Loud
NDLEA Arrests 101-Year-Old Woman Over Drug Sales, Seizes N4.4bn Loud Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have arrested a 101-year-old...
REEEA-Alliance adopts 12-point action plan to boost clean energy investment
REEEA-Alliance adopts 12-point action plan to boost clean energy investment The Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Associations Alliance (REEEA-Alliance) has adopted a 12-point...
Nigeria Must Not Become a Killing Field – Obi Condemns Fresh Attacks
Nigeria Must Not Become a Killing Field – Obi Condemns Fresh Attacks Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has condemned recent attacks in Benue,...
