Ambitious Saudi Plans To Ramp Up Hajj Could Face Challenges From Climate Change
Saudi Arabia has ambitious plans to welcome millions more pilgrims to Islam’s holiest sites. But as climate change heats up an already scorching region, the annual Hajj pilgrimage — much of which takes place outdoors in the desert — could prove even more daunting. The increased number of pilgrims, with the associated surge in international […]
Search For The Missing Titanic Submersible Nears The Critical 96-hour Mark For Oxygen Supply
The search for the missing submersible on an expedition to view the wreckage of the Titanic neared the critical 96-hour mark Thursday when breathable air is expected to run out, reaching a vital moment in the intense effort to save the five people aboard. The Titan submersible was estimated to have a 96-hour supply of breathable air […]
Gov. Adeleke Promises Prioritise Health Of Osun People
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has said that his administration will continue to prioritize the health of the Osun people, pledging to do everything within his reach to ensure people of the state enjoy all-around health care delivery. The Governor said this yesterday while hosting the management of Osun State University Teaching Hospital. He said […]
Suspended EFCC Chairman’s Home, Office Raided By DSS
Agents from the Department of State Services (DSS) have searched the suspended Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Abdulrasheed Bawa’s home and office in regards to the ongoing investigation. This comes after allegations of improper administration, theft, and diversion of funds obtained from the sale of property that had been confiscated. The […]
Acting IGP, Kayode Egbetokun Officially Resume Office At Force Headquarters
On Wednesday, Kayode Egbetokun, the recently appointed acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), resumed his official duties at the Force headquarters in Abuja. Around noon, Egbetokun, the 22nd IGP, formally took over from the outgoing IGP, Usman Alkali Baba. It would be recalled President Bola Tinubu appointed Egbetokun as IGP in an interim capacity on Monday. […]
RMAFC Denies Increasing Salaries Of President, Senators, Others
The Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has refuted certain alarming rumors that claimed the government had authorized an increase of 114 percent in the salaries of those who occupy public, judicial, and political office. According to Christian Nwachukwu, the RMAFC’s Public Relations Officer, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has not yet approved any such increase. […]
Andrew Tate Charged With Rape And Human Trafficking
Controversial influencer Andrew Tate has been charged in Romania with rape, human trafficking and forming an organised crime group to sexually exploit women. His brother Tristan and two associates also face charges. All have denied the allegations. The Tate brothers were first arrested at their Bucharest home in December. In March, they were moved from […]
Underwater Noises Heard In Frantic Search For Submersible Missing With 5 Aboard Near Titanic
A Canadian military surveillance aircraft detected underwater noises as a massive search continued early Wednesday in a remote part of the North Atlantic for a submersible that vanished while taking five people down to the wreck of the Titanic. A statement from the U.S. Coast Guard did not elaborate on what rescuers believed the noises could be, though it […]
US-China Tensions: Biden Calls Xi A Dictator A Day After Beijing Talks
US President Joe Biden has called Chinese President Xi Jinping a dictator at a fundraising event in California. His remarks came a day after US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Mr Xi for talks in Beijing, which were aimed at easing tensions between the two superpowers. Mr Biden also said Mr Xi was embarrassed […]
Kano State Governor Orders All Commissioner Nominees To Declare Assets
Governor Abba Kabir of Kano state directed a all nominated commissioners to declare their assets according to a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa, no commissioner would be sworn in without adhering to the code of conduct regulations. Earlier this week, Governor Kabir presented a list of 19 nominees […]
