The Nigeria Labour Congress chapter in Kebbi State said on Friday that it will not participate in the planned August protest organised by some youth in the country. Chairman of …
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Olympics: Iraqi Judoka, Sehen, fails doping test
An Iraqi judoka has tested positive for banned anabolic steroids at the Paris Olympics, the International Testing Agency announced on Friday – the first positive doping test at the Games. …
Read More »Nationwide protest not in national interest — Third Republic lawmakers
The class of Third Republic lawmakers has called on the planners of the nationwide protest slated for 1 August 2024 to shelve their agitation, stating that the rally is not …
Read More »N’Assembly moves to strengthen NIMC, protect data
Nigeria’s National Assembly has begun the process of repealing and re-enacting the NIMC Act No. 23 to strengthen the regulatory function of the National Identity Management Commission. This development was …
Read More »Hunger protest: Only identifiable protesters will be allowed, says Anambra CP
The Commissioner of Police in Anambra, Nnaghe Obono Itam, has insisted that only identifiable protesters in the state would be allowed to participate during the proposed nationwide hunger protest starting …
Read More »125 Boko Haram terrorists, financiers convicted in mass trial — FG
The Federal Government on Friday disclosed that 125 Boko Haram terrorists and financiers were convicted in the resumed mass trial held over two days in Kainji, Niger State. The Attorney …
Read More »Ethiopia declares three-day mourning as landslide kills 250
Ethiopia announced on Friday three days of mourning following a devastating landslide in a southern remote part of the country where more than 250 people lost their lives. Rescuers are …
Read More »Israel plans offensive against Lebanon’s Hezbollah
An Israeli military commander said Friday that troops in the country’s north were preparing for “a decisive offensive” against Lebanon’s Hezbollah after months of deadly cross-border exchanges. Israeli forces have …
Read More »Airfares may rise as NAMA set to raise levy by 800%
Amid complaints by the Airline Operators of Nigeria over multiple taxation, the Federal Government has expressed its intention to further raise its charges. The Managing Director of the Nigerian Airspace …
Read More »BUA group gifts Babcock varsity N250m publishing house
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Abdul Samad Rabiu Initiative Africa, Dr Ubon Udoh, reiterated on Friday the commitment of BUA Group to coordinated efforts designed to advance …
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