Uganda on alert as IS-linked militants cross border from DR Congo
Ugandan security forces have heightened their vigilance following reports that fighters affiliated with an Islamic State-linked group, the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), entered the country over the weekend. The army has warned of potential attacks by ADF militants in urban areas, places of worship, schools, and public events, urging the public to remain vigilant to […]
Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez Are Officially Divorced
The divorce between US singer Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez is now official, after nearly three years of marriage. A Los Angeles Superior Court judgment on Tuesday finalised the split between the 30-year-old pop star and the 28-year-old real estate broker. Under their settlement, Grande will make a one-time payment of $1.25m (£980,000) to Mr […]
NFF confirms Finidi George as Super Eagles interim coach
Former Nigeria forward Finidi George will be in charge of the Super Eagles when they confront West African arch-rivals Ghana in an international friendly in Marrakech on Friday. The 52-year-old has been appointed by the NFF to hold the reins in the meantime as a group of 22 players take on Ghana and Mali in […]
Senate extends implementation supplementary budget
The Senate on Tuesday extended the implementation period for the 2023 supplementary budget from March 31 to June 30, 2024, and handed it over to its Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, for expeditious consideration by passing it for second and third readings. The Senate, had, in December 2023, extended the implementation of the N1.3 trillion supplementary […]
INEC cautions Political Parties ahead of Edo and Ondo election
Ahead of the upcoming off-cycle Governorship elections in Edo and Ondo States, the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has urged political parties to maintain adherence to electoral timelines and foster peaceful conduct during the primaries. Yakubu who made the disclosure yesterday at the commission’s meeting with Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) in Abuja […]
Federal High Court dismisses Kanu’s application
The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has dismissed the fresh application the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, filed to be released on bail, pending the determination of the treasonable felony charge the Federal Government preferred against him. Rather, trial Justice Binta Nyako ordered an accelerated hearing of FG’s […]
Actor Amaechi Muonagor calls for financial aid for kidney transplant in India
Veteran Nollywood actor, Amaechi Muonagor has called on Nigerians for financial aid for a kidney transplant in India. On Monday, March 18, 2024, a video making rounds on social media showed the beloved actor lying still on a bed, requesting aid. Sitting next to Muonagor was fellow actor Kingsley Orji who pleaded on his behalf. […]
Nottingham Forest docked four points for breaking profit and sustainability rules
Nottingham Forest docked four points for breaking profit and sustainability rules Nottingham Forest has been docked four points for breaching Premier League profit and sustainability rules. An independent commission found Forest’s losses to 2022-23 breached the threshold of £61m by £34.5m. The immediate loss of points means they drop below Luton Town into the Premier […]
Bill to reverse Gambia FGM reaches next stage
Gambian lawmakers on Monday debated whether to repeal a ban on female genital mutilation, which has been on the rise in recent years despite activist campaigns to end the practice. The small West African nation imposed steep fines and jail sentences in 2015 for those who carry out female circumcision, known by the acronym FGM. […]
Minister Tijani Announces Global Collaboration to Safeguard Undersea Cables Amid Disruptions
The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has unveiled plans to lead a global collaboration aimed at bolstering the protection of undersea cables, vital components of the digital infrastructure. Making the announcement on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday, Minister Tijani underscored the critical role these cables play in facilitating the digital economy. He […]
