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admin - September 20, 2024

Nigeria – IGP Orders Movement Restriction in Edo Ahead of Governorship Poll

By Utebor Paul, Nigeria The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered a restriction on all forms of vehicular movement in Edo State as part of security measures ahead of the upcoming governorship election. According to a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the restriction will be […]

admin - September 20, 2024

Jewish Religious Leaders Urge Nigeria’s President to Release Nnamdi Kanu Amid Health Concerns

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria Jewish priests under the Unique Forum of Orthodox Judaism have written an open letter to Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, calling for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The priests argue that freeing Kanu would help restore peace and […]

admin - September 20, 2024

Israel Adesanya Bets $10,000 On Anthony Joshua’s Defeat of Daniel Dubois

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria Nigerian-born UFC star, Israel Adesanya, has placed a high-stakes $10,000 bet on Anthony Joshua to emerge victorious in his upcoming IBF heavyweight title fight against Daniel Dubois. The bout is scheduled to take place on September 21, 2024, at Wembley Stadium, England, with 96,000 fans expected to […]

admin - September 20, 2024

Nigeria – Victor Boniface Thrilled After Champions League Debut With Bayer Leverkusen

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria Super Eagles and Bayer Leverkusen striker, Victor Boniface, has expressed immense joy following his Champions League debut in Bayer Leverkusen’s commanding 4-0 victory over Feyenoord on Thursday. In a post shared by renowned football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano on X (formerly Twitter), Boniface reflected on his inspiring […]

admin - September 20, 2024

Nigeria – Abuja, Port Harcourt Airports Receive International Awards for Emergency Management

By Utebor Paul, Nigeria The Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, and the Port Harcourt International Airport have been recognized by the Airport Council International (ACI) Africa for their excellence in airport emergency management and resilience. In a press release issued on Friday, by Tunde Moshood, Special Adviser on Media and Communication […]

admin - September 20, 2024

Nigeria – Kennedy Iyere Withdraws from Edo Governorship Race

By Utebor Paul, Nigeria Kennedy Iyere, the Accord Party governorship candidate in Edo State, has announced his withdrawal from the Edo gubernatorial race, stating that his focus is no longer on becoming governor but on pursuing a higher national role. Speaking on Friday, Iyere expressed his desire to serve Nigerians at […]

admin - September 20, 2024

Kenya To Host Health Summit On Global Security In East Africa

By Lisbeth Micheni, Kenya Kenya will in 2025 host the East Africa Region Global Health Security Summit, a high-level event designed to tackle global health security challenges in the region. The summit, set to take place in Kilifi County from January 28 to 30, will bring together world leaders, health experts, […]

admin - September 20, 2024

Nigeria’s First Lady, Remi Tinubu Unveils National Unity Fabric

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has unveiled the OneNigeria/UnityFabric, which she described as a powerful symbol of the nation’s unity and cultural diversity. The fabric, designed by 25-year-old Miss Mofinyinfoluwa Bamidele, a graduate of the University of Ibadan, was revealed on Monday, during a ceremony at […]

admin - September 19, 2024

Malawi Rights Group Urges Inter- Party Democracy Ahead Of 2025 Elections

By Smile Hamilton, Malawi The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) and the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) have challenged political parties in the country to embrace inter-party democracy ahead of next year’s elections. The HRDC, in a statement issued on Sunday signed by its chairperson, Gift Trapence, condemned the […]

admin - September 19, 2024

Nigeria: Tinubu Stays Back from UNGA79 Trip

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria The Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has decided to forego attending the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York this year. Instead, Vice President Kashim Shettima will head Nigeria’s delegation to the annual summit. The decision, communicated through a statement from the President’s […]