Hamas Deputy Head killed in a blast in Beirut
Hamas says its deputy head Saleh al-Arouri has been killed in a blast in Beirut. He is said to have been among four people killed in an explosion at Hamas’s office in Dahiyeh, one of the Lebanese capital’s southern suburbs. Al-Arouri was the deputy head of Hamas’s political bureau and known to be deeply involved […]
CBN discloses new conditions for cash transactions
The Central of Nigeria has disclosed that Cash withdrawals will not be possible from accounts opened for virtual and digital assets transactions. It revealed this in a new ‘Guidelines on Operations of Bank Accounts for Virtual Assets Service Providers.’ According to the bank, Withdrawals from these accounts will only be possible by transfer or through […]
Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo confirms Automation of passport application begins January 8
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has confirmed that the passport application automation process will begin operation on January 8, 2024. The minister had announced in December that the Federal Government was workingto ensure a full automation system of passport application in the country. At the time, the minister said the automated application system was […]
President Bola Tinubu dismisses Halima Shehu over alleged financial misconduct
President Bola Tinubu has approved the immediate suspension and investigation of Ms Halima Shehu, the National Coordinator and CEO of the National Social Investment Program Agency over alleged financial malfeasance. Dr Akindele Egbuwalo, the National N-POWER Program Manager, has been appointed in an acting capacity as NC/CEO pending the conclusion of the investigation. Her suspension […]
Arsenal miss chance to go top of EPL as West Ham win at Emirates
West Ham stunned Arsenal 2-nil last night to record a third successive Premier League victory, denting the Gunners’ title challenge in the process. The result leaves Mikel Arteta’s Gunners second in the table, two points behind league leaders Liverpool, while West Ham end the year with 33 points – their highest total at the halfway […]
Another US State removes Donald Trump from ballot
Maine’s top election official, Secretary of State, Shenna Bellows, has ruled that Donald Trump cannot run for president next year in the state, citing a constitutional insurrection clause. Mrs Bellows said Mr Trump was not eligible because of his actions leading up tothe US Capitol riot in 2021. Maine now joins Colorado as the two […]
Federal Government to Close Section Of Third Mainland Bridge in January
The Federal Government has announced a planned closure of the Iyana Oworonshoki-Adeniji Adele section of the Third Mainland Bridge from 11.00 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024. The Federal Controller of Works, Lagos State, Mrs Olukorede Kesha, who made the announcement on Thursday in a statement, said the closure would be done on the Lagos […]
Federal Government approves humanitarian support for victims of Plateau killings
The Federal Government has approved the activation of immediate humanitarian response and support to the victims of the Christmas Eve Plateau massacre. Minister for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Betta Edu who disclosed this in a statement, described the ugly incident as senseless, and inhumane. While she condoles with the government and people of […]
Former Kwara United Coach warns Super Eagles that every team will be difficult to beat at AFCON
Former Kwara United coach, Samson Unuanel has warned the Super Eagles that every team will be difficult to beat at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Recall that Nigeria has been grouped alongside host, Ivory Coast, Guinea-Bissau and Equatorial Guinea in Group A. The three-time AFCON champions is expected to commence their campaign against Equatorial […]
UN chief says the world should prepare for next pandemic
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged the world to prepare for the next pandemic and act on lessons learned from COVID-19. Guterres said this in a message on Wednesday to mark the International Day of Epidemic Preparedness, celebrated annually on December 27, which provides an opportunity for renewed commitment to the vital work of epidemic […]
