Biden Admits Debate Misstep, Vows to Continue Campaign Amid Rising Pressure

President Joe Biden has admitted he “screwed up” in last week’s debate against Donald Trump but has vowed to continue his election campaign and reassured key allies. In an interview with a Wisconsin radio station, he acknowledged his “mistake” with his stumbling performance but urged voters to judge him based on his time in the […]

Growing Criticism of Hamas Emerges in Gaza Amid Ongoing Conflict

In a video shared on social media, a visibly distraught man denounced Hamas leadership saying “I am an academic doctor,” he declares. “I had a good life, but we have a filthy [Hamas] leadership. They got used to our bloodshed, may God curse them! They are scum!” The video, unimaginable before the Gaza war, was […]

CBN Warns Banks Against Rejecting Dirty and Mutilated Naira Notes

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has warned banks sternly, advising them against rejecting dirty and mutilated Naira notes. The CBN emphasized that any bank found guilty of such actions will face sanctions. In a circular dated June 28, 2024, signed by Mr. Solaja Mohammed, Acting Director of the Currency Operations Department, and published on […]

President Tinubu Approves Construction of Judicial Housing in FCT – Wike

Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister Nyesom Wike announced that President Bola Tinubu has given approval for the construction of 40 houses dedicated to justices from the Court of Appeal, Federal High Court, and FCT High Courts. The announcement came during the groundbreaking ceremony for the Abuja division of the Court of Appeal’s new court complex […]

Governor Alex Otti Unveils New Multi-Purpose Hospital in Abia State

Governor Alex Otti has officially commissioned a multi-purpose hospital in Obeaja, Ugwunagbo LGA of Abia State, developed under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) initiative by the Federal Government. This hospital, equipped with 100 beds, was initiated during the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari and completed under the current administration of President Bola Tinubu. During […]

IGP Unveils New Gender Policy at IAWP Africa Conference in Abuja

Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has introduced the new Force Gender Policy at the International Association of Women Police (IAWP) Africa Region training conference currently taking place in Abuja. The IGP highlighted that the new policy aims to ensure gender sensitivity and inclusivity within the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). IGP Egbetokun emphasized the commitment of […]

China Seizes Taiwanese Fishing Boat, Escalating Tensions in Contested Waters

China has announced the seizure of a Taiwanese fishing boat with five crew members aboard for allegedly fishing illegally in its territorial waters on Tuesday night. Taiwan has requested the release of the vessel and the men, which include two Taiwanese and three Indonesians, currently held at Weitou, a port in southeast China. Taiwanese officials […]