Federal Government to begin Distribution of Grains Nationwide

The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Senator Abubakar Kyari has announced that the Federal Government will begin the distribution of grains nationwide to cushion the impacts of the hardship in Nigeria.  The minister on his X handle noted that his team is working hand in hand with NEMA and the DSS to ensure that […]

House of Reps Calls for Arrest of Binance Executives Over Fraud Allegations

The House of Representatives has issued a call for the arrest of top executives of Binance Holdings Limited, a cryptocurrency exchange platform facing allegations of fraud.  The company is accused of exploiting the Nigerian currency, Naira, which has contributed to its depreciation in value. Additionally, Binance is under investigation for allegations of terrorism financing, money […]

France Makes History by Including Right to Abortion in Constitution

France has become the first country in the world to explicitly include the right to abortion in its constitution. Parliamentarians voted to revise the country’s 1958 constitution to enshrine women’s “guaranteed freedom” to abort. The overwhelming 780-72 vote saw a standing ovation in the parliament in Versailles when the result was announced. President Emmanuel Macron […]

Nigeria to Send 358 Athletes to 13th African Games in Ghana

The Nigeria Olympics Committee (NOC) has announced that Nigeria will be represented by a contingent of no fewer than 358 athletes competing in 25 sports at the upcoming 13th African Games.  The statement was made by the Public Relations Officer of NOC, Tony Nezianya, in Lagos. Scheduled to take place from March 8 to 23, […]

Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba expresses ‘shock’ after four-year suspension for doping

Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba says he is “sad, shocked and heartbroken” after being banned from football for four years for a doping offence. The France international, 30, was provisionally suspended in September after a drugs test found elevated levels of testosterone in his system. The former Manchester United player added he would appeal. Pogba was […]

Tanzania’s second President Hassan Mwinyi dies aged 98

Tanzania’s second President Ali Hassan Mwinyi Thursday died at the age of 98. News of Mwinyi’s death was announced by President Samia Suluhu Hassan. Mwinyi served as President of Tanzania between 1985 and 1995. He succeeded the founding president, Mwalimu Julius Nyerere. He had been in and out of hospital with a chest illness since […]

President Tinubu has arrived in Doha, Qatar on an official visit to the country

Tinubu, who left Lagos after inaugurating the Lagos Red Line on Thursday afternoon, landed in Doha at 9:35 pm yesterday. His media aide, Ajuri Ngelale, in a statement had said the visit, which was on invitation of His Highness, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, was to further strengthen […]