Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, appeared in person at a meeting of Ukraine’s international backers in Germany on Friday to rally support for Kyiv days after one of the deadliest Russian strikes of the war. He will also meet German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, and then head to Italy, following the meeting at Ramstein Air Base, which…
The recent hike in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) otherwise known as petroleum has been described as the height of insensitivity and elevation of poverty by the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led Federal Government. The government was also warned that the hike could further lead to collapse of the economy, which had been down…
After Cristiano Ronaldo reached his milestone of 900 career goals, Guinness World Records acknowledged him in the GOAT (Greatest of All Time) by responding to debate on social media posts with a GOAT emoji. This subtle recognition further emphasised his legendary status in football, following this historic achievement. Ronaldo’s 900th goal solidified his standing in…
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state has congratulated the newly appointed Director General of the Department of State Service, Mr Adeola Ajayi, describing his emergence as the head of the secret service as “the beginning of a new era”. In a statement issued on Friday by the spokesperson to the Governor, Olawale Rasheed; the state…
Governor Ademola Adeleke has felicitated Honourable Lanre Oladebo representing Ayedaade/Irewole /Isokan federal constituency of Osun state on the occasion of his birthday, describing the lawmaker as “an effective representative of his people” In a statement issued on Thursday, the State Governor said the lawmaker has been consistent as a good representative of the people of…
A magistrate court in Akure, Ondo state capital, has remanded Oluwasegun Victor, a pastor of the Cherubim and Seraphim Church, for allegedly raping and impregnating a 15-year-old girl. The 31-year-old cleric was said to have raped the minor on July 24 in the Oba-Ile area of the state. Victor is also accused of impregnating five…
Two vehicles travelling along Ife/Osu highway have been attacked by armed robbers, who allegedly shot a driver and raped a female passenger. A passenger in one of the two vehicles involved, who spoke on Thursday on the condition of anonymity for security reasons, said the incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday between Ife…
Folly Bah Thibault and Larry Madowo to MC exclusive two-day forum on Africa’s future UNITED NATIONS, New York (September 5, 2024) – The Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) has announced its line up and programme for its annual two-day event on the margins of the UN General Assembly in New York. Taking place on 25-26…
Ugandan Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei has died after being set on fire by her ex-boyfriend in Kenya, Uganda’s Olympic Committee chief said on Thursday. “We have learnt of the sad passing on of our Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei… following a vicious attack by her boyfriend,” Donald Rukare said in a post on X. Cheptegei, 33,…
… Maiduguri is safe, Borno SSG assures Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has sent a high-powered delegation to assess the impact of water overflow at Alau Dam which is threatening Maiduguri Metropolis and its environs. Alau Dam which has a reservoir capacity of 112 million cubic meters was designed to support irrigation activities on…
