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 […]
Aiyedatiwa Sworn-in as Ondo Governor after Rotimi Akeredolu passes on, makes appointments, and declare 3-day mourning
Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has officially been sworn in as the GOVERNOR of Ondo State, following Oluwarotimi Akeredolu’s passing yesterday. The swearing-in was held at the Cocoa Conference Hall in the governor’s office in Akure, the state capital and was administered by the chief judge, Justice Olusegun Odusola at 5:18 pm.Insert…………..Aiyedatiwa The State’s Commissioner for Information and […]
INEC retires 4 directors following 8-year tenure policy
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has directed FOUR of its DIRECTORS to proceed on with retirement in accordance with the circular on the EIGHT-YEAR TENURE POLICY for directors in the public service. The National Commissioner of the Commission, Sam Olumekun, who disclosed this in a statement yesterday, did not give the names of the […]
Super Eagles retain 42 nd Spot in final FIFA ranking of the year
FIFA has released the final ranking for 2023, and the Super Eagles are well ahead of their West African rivals going into next year’s Africa Cup of Nations. Nigeria’s Super Eagles have ended 2023 in 42nd position in the latest FIFA ranking released yesterday.It also means Jose Peseiro’s men finish the year 2023 inside the […]
Palestinian groups rejects the prospect of further hostage releases say Hamas
Hamas says that Palestinian groups have rejected the prospect of further hostage releases until Israel agrees to end the war in Gaza. The statement was released, as talks in Cairo continue over reaching a new truce inthe war. However, Israel has repeatedly rejected a permanent ceasefire, with its national SECURITY MINISTER saying ending the war […]
Angola leaves OPEC oil cartel in output quota row
Angola has announced it is LEAVING the oil producers’ organization; OPEC over a dispute on output quotas. Diamantino de Azevedo, the African nation’s oil minister, said Angola “does not gain anything by remaining in the organization,” which it joined in 2007. Angola and Nigeria are the two biggest oil exporters in sub-Saharan Africa. It follows […]
