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President Bola Tinubu has declared that the student loan programme would commence full operation in January 2024. Mr Tinubu announced this at the 29th Economic Summit organised by the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning in Abuja on Monday. The president assured Nigerians that government-owned […]
In a remarkable cultural exchange initiative, the JCRC BridgesNY Fellows embarked on a profound journey into the rich history of Senegal during their visit to the Villa des Art in Dakar. This program, which serves as a cornerstone of JCRC BridgesNY, strives to connect individuals from the United States and Senegal, fostering cross-cultural understanding. The […]
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, as part of his firm commitment to ensuring internal security stability and creating a secure environment conducive for the implementation of the federal government’s policies, has sanctioned the organislzation of the fourth edition of the conference and retreat for senior police officers. The gathering themed ‘Fostering Economic Prosperity, […]
Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage, has been forced to postpone her eagerly anticipated inaugural headline show in London due to ongoing health issues. The artist recently made a public revelation regarding her battle with a viral illness, prompting the need for an immediate period of ‘vocal rest.’ Tiwa Savage took to her Instagram handle on Tuesday […]
The federal government has reiterated its resolve to reposition agriculture to its pride of place in national development to ensure food security. The country’s minister of agriculture and food security, Abubakar Kyari, made this statement at a news conference on Monday in Abuja to mark the 2023 World Food Day. Kyari said that the theme […]
Osun State Muslim Community (OSMC) has reappointed Alhaji Mustafa Adeleke Olawuyi as its president This was disclosed in a statement on Monday October 16, 2023. According to the statement, the tenure will span from 2023 to 2027. The announcement came following a series of changes within the OSMC’s leadership structure. The transition of leadership within […]
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Alhaji Jalal Ahmad Arabi to serve as the chairman and chief executive officer of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) for a term of four (4) years in the first instance. The president has directed the outgoing Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Commission, Alhaji […]
Nigerian gubernatorial candidate, Dino Melaye, has made a commitment to enhance Kogi State’s agricultural sector by recruiting graduates. Dino Melaye, the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kogi State, outlined this plan during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday. “We are dedicated to the development of agriculture, including mechanized […]
The University of Tehran on Saturday bestowed an honorary doctorate upon Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky, a prominent Shia Muslim cleric from Nigeria. During the event, the Nigerian Shia cleric shared insights into his five-decade-long advocacy, emphasising his desire for a low profile. Recalling the pivotal 1979 Islamic Revolution in Iran, led by the late Imam Khomeini, […]
Observers from the African Union, the West African regional bloc ECOWAS and the European Union on Thursday congratulated Liberia for holding peaceful presidential and legislative elections two days earlier. “The election day was calm and well conducted by the National Elections Commission and their staff nationwide”, Andreas Schieder, the EU observation mission’s chief observer, said […]
Hosts Ivory Coast were joined in Group A by Nigeria in the draw for the Africa Cup of Nations in Abidjan on Thursday.Fast-improving Equatorial Guinea and Guinea-Bissau, who have qualified for a fourth straight edition, complete the mini-league. Other heavyweight pairings included defending champions Senegal with five-time winners Cameroon, while Africa’s first World Cup semi-finalists […]
Moussa Ndoye, a 28-year-old beachgoer in Senegal’s capital Dakar, gulps down the water from two plastic sachets in quick succession and throws them in the sand. “This is our rubbish bin,” he says with a laugh, sitting with friends in the shade of a large wooden fishing boat. The white sand shore is littered with […]
Niger’s ousted president Mohamed Bazoum, who was overthrown by military leaders on July 26, faces his 80th day in detention on Friday together with his wife and son. Democratically elected to lead the West African nation, he remains adamant that he will not step down and has sought legal recourse in his plight. Despite ongoing […]
Vote counting was under way in Liberia on Wednesday, a day after citizens voted on whether to re-elect football legend George Weah, who is running for a second term as president. Liberians enthusiastically turned out in large numbers on Tuesday to choose their president, as well as 73 representatives from the legislature’s lower chamber and […]
As South Africa weigh up their options before naming their team for Sunday’s World Cup quarter-final against hosts France, one of the biggest questions being whispered in the galleries is: will they play the 7-1 bench? For the uninitiated this may seem to be a technical detail akin to tyre choices in Formula One but […]
In an extraordinary display of honesty and integrity, a Ghanaian unemployed man recently made headlines when he returned a substantial sum of money he discovered inside a taxi he had boarded at a petrol station along the Nima/Abossey Okai route. The incident has captured the attention of the nation, showcasing the remarkable character of the […]
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has challenged the Nigeria police to review the daytime roadblock strategy they deploy in manning the state. The governor gave this charge on Wednesday while receiving the new Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone XI, comprising Oyo and Osun states, AIG Paul Odama, who paid him a […]
In a shocking incident that unfolded in Delta State, an 18-year-old, Ebube Linus, raised a false alarm accusing an innocent woman of stealing his manhood. This baseless accusation triggered a violent mob attack on the woman, leaving her severely beaten and exposed. Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe, made the revelation in a […]
Tens of thousands of Oromos gathered Sunday at a lake near the Ethiopian capital for a once-banned celebration that today doubles as a sounding board for political and ethnic demands. Draped in traditional colors including the red, white and black of the Oromo flag, crowds descended on the shores of Lake Hora Arsadi, 50 kilometers […]
Violence marred the close of Liberian President George Weah’s re-election campaign on Sunday, with scuffles between his supporters and members of the opposition breaking out during a parade in capital Monrovia, an AFP journalist saw. No official toll was available on Sunday evening, but AFP counted at least five men with injuries, some with large […]