Politics

China has defended its decision to host Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at a World War II commemoration parade in Beijing, following a social media post by former U.S. President Donald Trump accusing the trio of conspiring against the United States. Responding on Thursday, […]

Tributes have poured in today as Chief Engr. Olufemi Sanni, a prominent engineer, entrepreneur, and community leader, marks his birthday. In a goodwill message, Lt. Col.(Rtd) , Dr. Abdulwahab Ademola Lawal, psc, FIMC, alongside his wife, Folashade (née Sanni), praised Chief Sanni’s remarkable contributions to engineering, culture, and community development. […]

The Federal Government has urged the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and other stakeholders to intensify efforts toward the full implementation of the Nigeria Road Safety Strategy, amid growing concerns over rising fatalities on the nation’s roads. Vice President Kashim Shettima, speaking in Abuja at the FRSC’s 8th Annual Lecture […]

The Kwara State House of Assembly has called for urgent measures to curb the sale and use of harmful cosmetics, popularly known as “organic creams,” describing the trend as a growing public health threat. Lawmakers stressed the need for stricter oversight from regulatory bodies such as the National Agency for […]

A non-profit organisation, Webfala Digital Skills for All Initiative (WDSFAI), has partnered with the Kwara State Government to set up Code Clubs in schools across the state as part of efforts to empower young learners with 21st-century digital skills. The initiative, supported by the Raspberry Pi Foundation, targets children between […]

President Bola Tinubu has said his administration’s economic reforms are yielding positive results, stabilising the nation’s economy and restoring global confidence in Nigeria. The President made the remarks on Tuesday when he received the Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba Ghandi Olaoye, Orumogege III, and other traditional rulers from Ogbomoso at the […]

Two former presidents of Peru are facing contrasting outcomes in ongoing corruption cases. On Wednesday, an appeals court ordered the release of former president Martin Vizcarra, who had been placed in pretrial detention last month over corruption allegations and considered a flight risk. Vizcarra, who led Peru from 2018 to […]

The Kano State Government has restated its commitment to collaborate with UNESCO and the Republic of Korea on the Better Education for Africa’s Rise (BEAR III) project, which focuses on strengthening technical and vocational education. The assurance was given during a meeting between the state’s Ministry of Education and the […]

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has faulted First Lady Oluremi Tinubu’s decision to tie her birthday celebration to the revival of the abandoned National Library project in Abuja, describing the asset as a national monument that should not be reduced to an act of charity. The party, while acknowledging her […]

Portugal has declared a day of national mourning after at least 15 people were killed and 18 others injured when Lisbon’s historic Gloria funicular railway derailed and crashed on Wednesday evening. The yellow-and-white car, known as Elevador da Glória, came off the tracks around 6pm while ascending a steep hill […]