Hajiya Salihu to lead FOCUS Africa’s Int’l Women Forum
By Ezra Ukanwa, Abuja FOCUS Africa, the renowned organization dedicated to empowering women and promoting gender equality, has announced its new executive team for the prestigious International Women Forum. Leading the team as the newly appointed President is Hajiya Mariam Salihu, a remarkable advocate for women’s rights and a prominent figure in the African business […]
Borno bans street begging, loitering
The Borno Government has banned street begging and loitering in Maiduguri city and environs.
Israeli strikes knock out Damascus, Aleppo airports
Israeli strikes on Sunday put out of service war-torn Syria’s two main airports, state media reported citing a military source, with the transport ministry saying flights were re-routed to Latakia.
Ugbejie felicitates with Ashien
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party and chairmanship aspirant in Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State, Comrade Tony Ugbejie has felicitated with Mr. Steve Ashien on the occasion of his birthday anniversary
Israel defence minister says Hamas war could last months
Israel’s defence minister said Sunday that the war against Hamas could take “months” but insisted it would be the last against the Gaza militant group.
US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, Joy Basu visits Nigeria; promotes Trade and Investment ties
The United States Deputy Assistant Secretary of State (DAS) Joy Basu visits Abuja and Lagos to discuss specific improvements for enabling the business environment and affirm positive economic reforms made by President Bola Tinubu Administration, as well as advocate for U.S. businesses seeking to invest in Nigeria and highlight opportunities to deepen U.S.-Nigeria two-way trade.
Biden, UN chief thank Qatar Emir for release of two US citizens
The United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has expressed appreciation for the assistance of the Emir of Qatar for his efforts to secure the release of two Americans who had been held hostage in Gaza.
FG urges collective action to address socio-economic challenges in Nigeria
The Nigerian government has made a fervent call for collective action to address the persistent socioeconomic challenges facing the nation.
Anglican Bishop to Judiciary: Avoid situations that’ll make masses criticize your judgments
THE Anglican Bishop of Ihiala Diocese in Anambra State, Right Reverend Israel Okoye has cautioned Judges against abusing their oath of office, advising them to always avoid situations that would make masses criticize their judgments.
Protesters gather in France, call for end to ‘massacre’ in Gaza
Thousands of people rallied in Paris on Sunday demanding an end to the Israeli military operation in Gaza which organisers said was a “massacre”, following the bloody attack by Hamas militants.
No dime borrowed to sponsor 1001 Kano indigenes on scholarship abroad – Kwankwaso
The Presidential Candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP, Sen. Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso on Friday said no dime was borrowed by the Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf led administration to sponsor the 1,001 Kano indigenes on scholarship to study abroad (post graduate programmes).
