Former U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to appear at the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta on Thursday, adding to his growing list of legal challenges this year. Facing 13 felony counts, including racketeering, related to his attempts to overturn the 2020 election, Trump’s visit to the jail is expected to draw widespread attention as Read More…
Day: 24 August 2023
Crash of Prigozhin jet fuels speculation of Putin’s involvement
The wreckage of a jet carrying Russian mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin, which crashed with no survivors, has prompted widespread speculation about President Vladimir Putin’s possible involvement, given Prigozhin’s history of challenging the army’s leadership. Two months prior, Prigozhin led a mutiny against the military, positioning himself as a significant threat to Putin’s authority. “Putin’s silence Read More…
Food aid pile up at Nigerien border reveals sanctions impact
The bustling Malanville border crossing in northern Benin, a significant route in West Africa, has come to an abrupt halt. Typically, trucks laden with vital supplies traverse this passage into neighbouring Niger, one of the world’s most impoverished nations. Presently, the situation is one of stagnation. A lengthy queue of trucks stretches back 25 km Read More…
Emefiele procurement fraud case delays hearing
The proceedings for the case of procurement fraud against Nigeria’s suspended and detained central bank governor, Godwin Emefiele, encountered a setback on Wednesday, with no new hearing date being set. Emefiele was scheduled to present his plea on Wednesday, but he did not appear in court, and his case was notably absent from the court’s Read More…
Nigeria’s women’s volleyball team secures spot in fifth place match after beating Morocco
Nigeria’s women’s senior volleyball team has secured a spot in the fifth-place match following their impressive victory over Morocco, with a 3-0 scoreline (26-24, 25-21, 29-27), in the best-loser match at the ongoing 2023 Women’s African Nations Volleyball Championship in Yaoundé, Cameroon. The match took place on Wednesday at the Palais Polyvalent des Sports de Read More…
YABATECH mgt advises incoming students to avoid night parties
Mr. Joe Ejiofor, the Head of Public Relations at YABATECH, has issued guidance to freshmen students, urging them to refrain from attending night parties following their matriculation. In a statement on Thursday in Lagos, Ejiofor emphasised that such gatherings could potentially expose newly admitted students to uncertain circumstances that could jeopardise their safety. The Public Read More…
Nigeria earns $2.5 billion from non-oil exports in H1 2023; aims to surpass 2022 figures
The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has revealed that the country has generated $2.5 billion from non-oil exports between January and June of this year. Speaking during a one-day workshop for emerging exporters in Owerri, Dr. Ezra Yakusak, the Executive Director of NEPC, highlighted the significant revenue achievement. He indicated that based on this milestone, Read More…
Lagos Women Affairs Ministry calls for implementation of National Food and Nutrition Policy
The Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation has advocated for the adoption of the National Food and Nutrition Policy to ensure the healthy developmental growth of children. Mrs. Oluyemi Kalesanwo, the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, made this plea on Wednesday in Lagos during a visit by the Civil Society Scaling-Up Nutrition Read More…
Lagos Assembly urges security meeting to address alleged extra-judicial military killings
The Lagos State House of Assembly has approved a resolution urging Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to convene a security council meeting within the state. The call by the assembly comes in response to an increase in incidents where people in uniform are allegedly killing locals. During a plenary session, the assembly passed this resolution as part Read More…
Acting IGP inaugurates first Complaints Response Unit in Lagos Police Command
Mr. Kayode Egbetokun, the Acting Inspector-General of Police, formally launched the inaugural Complaints Response Unit (CRU) at the Ikeja Police Command in Lagos on Wednesday. Egbetokun highlighted that the CRU’s primary objective was to provide a platform for productive engagement between the police and the public, particularly in addressing instances of unprofessional behaviour among officers. Read More…