President Tinubu Directs Revival of Nigeria Air Project
President Tinubu has mandated the newly appointed Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Dr Ibrahim Abubakar Kana, to revive the Nigeria Air Project, as well as sanitize Nigerian airports. Kana who himself disclosed this during a meeting with heads of agencies of the aviation ministry and members of staff in […]
Ágnes Keleti, Legendary Olympian and Holocaust Survivor, Dies at 103
Ágnes Keleti, the oldest living Olympic medalist and a Holocaust survivor, has passed away at the age of 103, following a recent hospitalization. She died on January 2 in Budapest after being critically ill with pneumonia, as reported by Hungarian state news agencies. Keleti’s remarkable journey in gymnastics earned her 10 Olympic medals, including five […]
President Tinubu Reaffirms Nigeria’s Support for Ghana’s New President
By Raliat Adenekan President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s support for Ghana’s newly inaugurated President, John Mahama, calling for greater solidarity among African nations. Tinubu speaking at Mahama’s swearing-in ceremony held in Accra on Tuesday, described Mahama as a visionary leader whose administration is set to usher in a new era of progress for Ghana […]
FCT Minister Vows To Put A Stop To Manhole Cover Vandalism
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has vowed that those arrested by the security agencies for alleged involvement in the removal of sewage manhole covers on highways in Abuja will be made to face the full wrath of the law so as to serve as deterrent to others. The Minister also assured that the government will ensure that all buyers and users of the vandalized manhole covers, and other vandalized public infrastructures will be apprehended and prosecuted for economic sabotage and putting the lives of Nigerians at risk. The Minister, who commended the security agencies for their prompt and decisive actions, which led to the arrest of no fewer than 50 suspects for vandalism and theft of manhole covers within the FCT and recovering of 25 vandalized manhole covers described their collaborative efforts as “fantastic” and a further assurance to the residents of the FCT that their lives and properties are secured. READ ANOTHER STORY HERE: https://classic94.fm/justin-trudeau-announces-resignation-as-canadas-prime-minister/
Justin Trudeau Announces Resignation as Canada’s Prime Minister
Justin Trudeau has announced his resignation as leader of Canada’s governing party, after nearly a decade as Prime Minister. Speaking at a news conference in Ottawa, Trudeau says he will stay on however as Prime Minister until a new Liberal Party leader is chosen. Trudeau, who had been under growing pressure from within his party […]
Labour Party Confident of Winning 2027 Presidency Without Coalition
The Labour Party has declared its capability to win the 2027 presidential election without forming a coalition, emphasising its strong grassroots support and appeal to Nigerians. The party reiterated that its performance in the 2023 elections demonstrated its potential to independently challenge and unseat the ruling All Progressives Congress. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Obiora […]
Nigeria Reinforces COVID-19 Protocols Amid China’s Virus Surge
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) declared yesterday that Nigeria is not at risk yet of the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) infection, which has left thousands of people, especially children, hospitalised in China. Reports indicate that the new respiratory virus outbreak, coming five years after the emergence of a novel coronavirus – COVID-19 – in […]
Biden Awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to Messi, Clinton, Denzel Washington, and Others
US President Joe Biden has awarded the nation’s highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, to 19 people across politics, culture and the arts, including former Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, designer Ralph Lauren, U2 frontman Bono and philanthropist George Soros. According to a White House statement, the medal is presented to people “who have […]
NAFDAC Warns Against Counterfeit Breast Cancer Drug ‘Phesgo’
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has alerted Nigerians, including healthcare providers, about a counterfeit cancer treatment drug, Phesgo 600mg/600mg/10ml, labelled with batch number C5290S20. In a public alert (No. 051/2024) available on the agency’s website, NAFDAC reported that the Marketing Authorisation Holder (MAH), Roche, received a complaint from a doctor at […]
Onion Farmers Link Price Hike and Scarcity to Flood, Climate Change
The Onion Producers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria has explained reasons for the upsurge in the price of onions and scarcity of the produce in the country. The National President of the Association, Mr Aliyu Isah, who gave the reasons says they were multifaceted, leading to low production of the produce. Isab says high […]
