Tinubu Receives Letters of Credence From Three Ambassadors, Calls for Coordinated Action on Economic Challenges in Africa
President Bola Tinubu has called for stronger collaboration and coordinated efforts to tackle economic challenges across African nations. He made this call at the State House on Friday during the presentation of Letters of Credence by newly-appointed ambassadors to Nigeria. The ambassadors presenting their credentials were Edouard Nduwimana from Burundi, Mersole Mellejor from the Philippines, […]
Flash Flooding Claims 50 Lives in Western Afghanistan
Flash flooding has killed at least 50 people in western Afghanistan, provincial police reported on Saturday. Residents in Ghor province were forced to seek safety on higher ground just minutes before the devastating floodwaters arrived. The floods, which struck on Friday, destroyed around 2,000 houses and damaged thousands more homes and businesses, according to Ghor […]
EFCC Hands Over $22,000 Recovered from Fraudster to FBI
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has transferred $22,000 recovered from convicted internet fraudster Hakeem Olanrewaju to the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI). In a statement issued on Saturday, EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale confirmed that the money was handed over on Friday in Lagos State. “We are delighted to be handing over this proceeds […]
IDF Recovers Bodies of Three Hostages in Hamas Tunnel
Israeli forces have recovered the bodies of three hostages from Gaza, according to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). The bodies of Shani Louk, Amit Buskila, and Itzhak Gelerenter were found in a Hamas tunnel. The IDF reported that they had been murdered on October 7 and their remains taken to Gaza. Approximately 1,200 people were […]
Minister Denies Withdrawal of Lawsuit Against Orphaned Girls Mass Marriage
The Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, clarified on Friday that the lawsuit challenging the proposed mass marriage of 100 orphaned girls in Niger State has not been withdrawn. “The case is not yet withdrawn. I want to make that clear. How do I withdraw a case in a day?” the minister stated on Channels […]
FAAN Begins Sales of E-Tags at Airports
The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) announced on Friday that it has commenced the sale of e-tags at all federal airports across the country, in compliance with a presidential directive. In a statement, FAAN detailed the new policy requiring all citizens to purchase e-tags for access to the 24 federal airports. Sales began on […]
Tripartite Committee to Reconvene on Minimum Wage Negotiations
The Tripartite Committee on Minimum Wage will reconvene on Tuesday, May 23, to continue negotiations on a new minimum wage after Organized Labour walked out of talks on May 15. The chairman of the committee, Bukar Goni, sent an invitation letter to labour leaders indicating that other committee members are willing to reconsider their initial […]
Devastating Storm Hits Southeast Texas, Leaving Four Dead
Thunderstorms have claimed four lives and caused power outages for nearly a million homes and businesses in southeast Texas. “We have a storm with 100 mph winds, the equivalent of Hurricane Ike, causing considerable damage downtown,” said Houston Mayor John Whitmire. Two fatalities were due to fallen trees, and another resulted from a toppled crane. […]
Defense Attorney Challenges Michael Cohen’s Testimony in Trump Trial
Tensions escalated sharply on Thursday as Donald Trump’s lawyer fiercely countered prosecutors, repeatedly accusing their key witness of lying. In the most intense cross-examination yet, Michael Cohen, Mr. Trump’s former fixer, detailed conversations with the former president regarding a hush-money payment to an adult-film star. However, attorney Todd Blanche vehemently dismissed Cohen’s testimony, almost shouting […]
Israel Accuses South Africa of Distorting Reality in ICJ Case
Israel has accused South Africa of distorting reality in its attempt to get the UN’s top court to halt its military campaign in Rafah, southern Gaza. On Thursday, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) began hearings, during which South Africa argued that Israel intended to “wipe [the Palestinians] off the face of the Earth,” describing […]
