Somalia’s President, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, took a decisive step by signing a law late Saturday that annuls the agreement between the breakaway Somaliland region and Ethiopia, which aimed to provide Ethiopia access to the Red Sea in exchange for acknowledging Somaliland’s independence. “This evening, I signed the law nullifying the illegal MoU between the governments Read More…
Year: 2024
U.S. and European diplomats strive to contain Gaza War
Top diplomats from the United States and Europe are working to prevent the Gaza war from escalating further in the Middle East. However, despite their efforts, the conflict continues to claim more lives and pose new challenges. On Sunday, Israeli aircraft fired on Palestinian militants who had attacked troops in the occupied West Bank. The Read More…
Doma United triumphs, secures top spot in NPFL standings
Doma United Football Club of Gombe State regained their perch atop the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) standings with a resounding 2-0 victory over Katsina United on Match Day 17 of the 2023/2024 season at the Pantami Township Stadium, Gombe. Securing their ninth win of the season, Doma United showcased early dominance, netting two goals Read More…
Super Eagles rally in Abu Dhabi to honour Victor Osimhen’s African Player of the Year win
In a heartwarming gesture at the Abu Dhabi camp, the Super Eagles players and coaches celebrated Victor Osimhen’s triumph as the men’s African Player of the Year (POTY) award winner. Osimhen, clinching this honour, emulates the footsteps of Nwankwo Kanu, marking the first Nigerian win since 1999 in the CAF POTY category. His recent accolades Read More…
INEC announces Surulere Federal Constituency I bye-election preparations
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Lagos State has fulfilled the statutory requirement by publishing the notice of the forthcoming Surulere Federal Constituency I bye-election. Mrs. Adenike Oriowo, INEC’s Public Affairs Officer in Lagos State, confirmed that the notice was prominently displayed at the commission’s headquarters in Sabo-Yaba and the Surulere Local Government Area Read More…
Protesting traders seek clarity on market site in Lagos Assembly demonstration
Civil society organisations and traders from Orilowo Perishable Food Market, Agboyi-Ketu, Lagos, conducted a peaceful protest at the Lagos State House of Assembly, seeking clarification regarding the status of the market site. The protesters alleged that despite meeting with the area development council, their plea for a market site remained unaddressed. They were pushing for Read More…
LASBCA condemns escalating attacks on officials amid duties
The General Manager of the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), Mr. Gbolahan Oki, expressed strong condemnation regarding the surge in assaults against agency officials while carrying out their official duties. According to LASBCA spokesman Mr. Olaoye Olusegun, Oki conveyed his dissatisfaction at the agency’s headquarters in Ikeja GRA following recent attacks targeting LASBCA officials Read More…
Funke Akindele’s ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ shatters Nollywood Box Office records
Funke Akindele, the celebrated actress and producer, announced the phenomenal success of her movie ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ on Instagram, revealing its historic achievement as the first Nollywood film to surpass one billion naira at the box office within just 21 days of its cinema release. Akindele shared her elation on Instagram, expressing gratitude to Read More…
EFCC probes Dangote Group over forex misuse
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) conducted a book inspection at the Dangote Group, probing potential misuse of foreign currency obtained from the central bank, according to two sources familiar with the agency’s actions. Sources within the EFCC disclosed that the inspection at Dangote’s offices in Lagos was part of an investigation expanding beyond Read More…
Stears report urges proactive measures amidst Nigeria’s 2024 inflation concerns
Stears, a prominent provider of economic analysis and data-driven insights, has highlighted the imperative of proactive measures to safeguard Nigeria’s economic stability amidst mounting inflation pressures in its 2024 African Outlook Report. Dumebi Oluwole, Senior Economist at Stears, emphasised the urgency for preemptive actions to address the nation’s economic stability amidst the current headline inflation Read More…