UN emphasises importance of press freedom as Israel shuts Al Jazeera
The United Nations has emphasised the importance of press freedom following Israel’s decision to close broadcaster Al Jazeera’s operations in the country. “We stand firmly against any decision to roll back freedom of the press,” said UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric in New York. “A free press provides an invaluable service to ensure that the public […]
Chad holds presidential election after three years of military rule
Chad holds presidential election on Monday meant to end three years of military administration and usher in democracy, but instead it appears likely to solidify the interim president’s grip on power. General Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno who seized power in 2021, suspended the constitution, and was installed as the president of the Transitional Military Council […]
NiMet forecasts three-day sunshine, haziness from Monday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunshine and haziness from Monday to Wednesday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja, forecast sunny and hazy conditions on Monday over parts of Yobe, Jigawa, Kano and Katsina states throughout forecast period with chances of morning thunderstorms over parts of Taraba state. “However, […]
Oyebanji to attend US-Africa business summit, UNFF19
Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji is billed to depart the country on Sunday, May 5, 2024 on a working visit to the United States of America. According to the Governor’s itinerary, contained in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Mr Yinka Oyebode, on Sunday, Governor Oyebanji will be attending the 16th edition […]
Military-ruled Chad votes for president today
Chadians vote for a president on Monday in an election purportedly aimed at ending military rule but dismissed by opponents of junta leader, Mahamat Idriss Deby, as a fix following violent repression. Voters will choose whether to extend decades of Deby family rule in one of the world’s poorest countries, a crucial territory in the […]
Corporate rules of doing business in Ghana
With its capital in Accra, Ghana is a small but beautiful city with a fascinating layout that is friendly to business. And with a population of about 25.9 million and 238,535 sq km (92,098.9 sq miles) in size, the main cities: Accra, Kumasi, Tamale, Takoradi are adorned with series of beauties of enormous tourists’ delight. […]
FAAN partners ONSA to tighten noose on baggage checks at airports
The issue of flight and poor passengers experience at Nigerian associated with multiple checks by numerous personnel of many security agencies at the nation’s international airports will soon be a thing of the past as the management of Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and the office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) have concluded […]
Former education minister, Gbagi dies at 62
A former Minister of Education and industrialist, Kenneth Gbagi, has died at the age of 62. Gbagi was the governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party in the last election in Delta State. He was reported to have died on Saturday, May 4, 2024. This was confirmed in a statement released by his family. The […]
Make religion force for national unity, Onaiyekan tells Nigerians
John Cardinal Onaiyekan, Catholic Archbishop Emeritus of Abuja has called for the transformation of religious faiths into formidable force to foster unity among communities, nations, continent and globally. hE made the call at the graduation ceremony of the 6th Cohort of Fellows from the Cardinal Onaiyekan Foundation for Peace (COFP) which was held on Saturday […]
FRSC cautions convoy drivers against over speeding
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ondo State Command, has cautioned convoy drivers against speeding to avoid crashes in the state. Mr Ezekiel SonAllah, the FRSC Sector Commander, gave this counsel while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Akure. He spoke against the backdrop of an accident which occurred involving […]
