CARLOS Trejo Sosa was perhaps the friendliest Cuban Ambassador I ever knew. He was a wise, widely travelled man with deep knowledge of Cuban sayings and proverbs which he said mainly emanated from Africa. When in 2016, he received the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, he told him: “We are the same family. I Read More…
A non-binding resolution calling for an “immediate durable and sustained humanitarian truce” between Israeli forces and Hamas militants in Gaza garnered support from Nigeria and 119 other UN Member States on Friday. The resolution also demands the “continuous, sufficient, and unhindered” provision of lifesaving supplies and services to civilians trapped in the enclave. This comes Read More…
President Bola Tinubu celebrated the life and legacy of the late patriarch of the Tinubu family, Alhaji Kafaru Tinubu, on the 20th anniversary of his passing. This tribute came shortly after the Nigeria Supreme Court delivered its verdict on Thursday, confirming President Bola Tinubu’s electoral victory and thereby concluding the legal challenge posed by his Read More…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) anticipates a weather pattern transitioning from thunderstorms to sunshine and haziness over the coming weekend. NiMet’s Weather Outlook, released from Abuja, offers a glimpse into the forecast for Friday to Sunday. The prediction begins with Friday’s projection of sunny skies coupled with hazy conditions prevailing across the northern region. Additionally, Read More…
Nigeria’s Supreme Court delivered its verdict on Thursday, confirming President Bola Tinubu’s electoral victory and thereby concluding the legal challenge posed by his two principal rivals, who alleged irregularities marred his win. The Supreme Court’s ruling solidifies 71-year-old Tinubu’s mandate to lead Africa’s most populous nation, currently grappling with multifaceted challenges, including double-digit inflation, foreign Read More…
Two US fighter jets conducted precision airstrikes on weapons and ammunition facilities in Syria on Friday, responding to a series of attacks on US forces by Iranian-backed militia groups. President Joe Biden ordered these strikes, targeting facilities used by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps and affiliated militias. The Pentagon issued a warning, indicating that further actions Read More…
China exercised its veto power in the UN Security Council to block a draft resolution related to the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict, stating that the proposed resolution did not align with the principles of previous UN resolutions and contained dangerous elements. China’s permanent representative to the United Nations, Zhang Jun, explained the decision during the vote, Read More…
The Sports Performance Reward Fund (SPRF) has announced its plan to raise N10 billion to reward Nigeria’s emerging sports talents, as revealed by the President of SPRF, Musa Kida, during a press conference held in Abuja on Thursday. Kida elaborated that the funds would be sourced from both the private and public sectors, individuals, and Read More…
The Lagos State government conducted a graduation ceremony for 200 artisans under its Master Craftsman Training Programme, aimed at addressing the shortage of skilled middle-level workers in the construction sector. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who was represented by Mr. Akinyemi Ajigbotafe, the Lagos State Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment, emphasised the significance of this initiative Read More…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Lagos State Sector Command, has revealed that 417 motorists have been arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol in the state between January and September 2023. Mr. Babatunde Farinloye, the State Sector Commander, disclosed this during the launch of the corps’ “2023 Ember Months Campaign” in Badagry. The Read More…
