Popular Chicago rapper Lil Durk, whose real name is Durk Derrick Banks, is currently incarcerated at Broward County Jail, facing federal charges, including a murder-for-hire charge. His arrest was carried …
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Germany promises more visas for Indians
Germany has pledged to significantly increase the number of skilled Indian workers it allows into the country, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted Chancellor Olaf Scholz in New Delhi on …
Read More »Sokoto gov’s food subsidy initiative gets assembly’s support
The Sokoto State House of Assembly has endorsed the continuation of subsidised food supply and other commodities to the people of the state. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that …
Read More »Nigeria plans US diaspora bond, targets $1bn monthly remittances
The Central Bank Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, has said Nigeria is considering launching a diaspora bond in the United States as part of its strategy to achieve monthly remittance inflows of …
Read More »Tinubu orders probe into Rivers helicopter crash, condoles familes
President Bola Tinubu has expressed condolences to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited and the families of victims involved in the helicopter crash near Bonny Finima, Rivers State. In …
Read More »Obasanjo blames Africa’s food insecurity on policy somersault
A former President Olusegun Obasanjo has blamed lack of continuity and policy somersault as one of the major hindrances to achieving food security in Africa and the continent’s overall development. …
Read More »Bayelsa working to address power challenges
The Bayelsa Commissioner for Information, Orientation, and Strategy, Mrs. Ebiuwou Koku-Obiyai, has said progress is being made to restore power to the state. Bayelsa was on July 29 thrown into …
Read More »Kano LG poll: Police to comply with court order – Spokesman
The Kano State Police Command has stated that it would comply with the court order restricting it from participation in the upcoming Local Government election scheduled for Saturday, 26, October …
Read More »NNPC helicopter crash: Tinubu calls for probe, condoles families
President Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt condolences to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Board, its staff, and the families affected by the recent helicopter crash off the coast of …
Read More »Traditional rulers key to Ogun’s development, says Abiodun
The Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun has said that traditional rulers are very vital to fostering peace and unity as well as accelerating the socio-economic development of the country. Abiodun also …
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