In a groundbreaking development, Saudi Arabia has pledged a significant investment in the comprehensive overhaul of Nigeria’s ageing oil refineries. The commitment was sealed during a bilateral meeting between Nigerian President Bola Tinubu and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on the fringes of the Saudi-Africa summit in Riyadh. Under President Tinubu’s ambitious reforms, aimed Read More…
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Israel readies hospital evacuation amidst trapped babies
Israel’s military is prepared to evacuate infants from Gaza’s main hospital, Al-Shifa, amidst ongoing conflict, but Palestinian officials report people trapped inside, with two newborns dead and many at risk due to a power outage. Israel’s army, focusing on a month-long campaign to eliminate Hamas, stated its readiness to evacuate babies from Al-Shifa. Palestinian officials Read More…
Arsenal secures 3-1 victory over Burnley, joins Manchester City at Premier League summit
Arsenal clinched a crucial 3-1 win against struggling Burnley, propelling them to second place in the Premier League table and drawing level on points with leaders Manchester City. Leandro Trossard, William Saliba, and Oleksandr Zinchenko found the net for Arsenal, moving them to 29 points alongside Manchester City, who still have a game in hand. Read More…
Chimamanda advocates for more African stories
“African stories crucial for heritage, development,” says award-winning writer Nigerian-born and award-winning writer, Chimamanda Adichie, has emphasised the importance of more African stories to preserve the continent’s heritage, history, and development. She spoke at the launch of CANEX Book Factory and Prize for Publishing in Africa during the Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) Summit in Cairo, Read More…
Sanwo-Olu seeks support for Lagos Megacity
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is rallying support to enhance infrastructure development, transforming Lagos into a functional megacity. Speaking at the High-level Mayoral Event on “Leveraging Cities and Municipalities for National Development” during the 2023 AIF Market Place in Marrakesh, Morocco, Sanwo-Olu highlighted the state’s conducive business environment and the need for investments to establish Read More…
Defective drone averts potential Middle East escalation
A malfunctioning drone launched by an Iranian-backed militia in Iraq on October 26 may have played a crucial role in preventing a deeper involvement of the United States in the Middle East conflict, according to two anonymous U.S. officials familiar with the matter. The drone, penetrating U.S. air defences, crashed into the second floor of Read More…
Late drama in Europa League: West Ham and Marseille Triumph, Liverpool Stunned
West Ham United’s Lucas Paqueta emerged as the hero with a late goal, securing a 1-0 home win over Olympiakos Piraeus and maintaining their top spot in Europa League Group A. Despite a challenging performance, West Ham manager David Moyes reflected, “If I was being honest, I don’t think we made enough chances or opportunities, Read More…
Nigeria launches National Geospatial Data Repository and CRVS System for accurate population figures
In a significant stride towards precision in demographic data, President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated the National Geospatial Data Repository and Civil Registration and Vital Statistics System (CRVS) in Nigeria. The system aims to revolutionise the collection, processing, and management of vital statistics, providing real-time and accurate population figures. President Tinubu emphasised the importance of the Read More…
Trump’s absence dominates third Republican presidential debate
In the absence of Donald Trump, his rivals for the Republican presidential nomination convened for the third time on Wednesday night, aiming to chip away at the former president’s strong lead in opinion polls. While some contenders, including Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, briefly criticised Trump, the event seemed unlikely Read More…
Israeli forces clash with Hamas in Gaza City amid international efforts for aid
In the midst of intense conflict, Israeli forces engaged Hamas militants in Gaza City on Thursday, navigating through buildings scarred by shell blasts. Simultaneously, representatives from around 80 countries and organisations convened in Paris to coordinate humanitarian aid and explore avenues to assist civilians trapped in the siege. Residents in Gaza City reported ongoing battles Read More…